[KILLERBEE]

Just what is foundationless beekeeping? Do I understand correctly that you use a frame with only a strip of foundation or no foundation at all? I'm curious how well this works. Any explanation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[dynemd]

Read Michael Bush's excellent article on his website Click Link

 

[Thershey]

 

[Thershey]

Close up of wedge rolled up and glued as starter guide. Works great and is fast to put together. My bees build this out faster than if I give them foundation, go figure?

 

[KILLERBEE]

OK. Wow! I'm trying it tomorrow. Thanks

 

[Thershey]

Speed tip. I usually stand 10-30 frames upside down as pictured. Run a bead of glue in each slot, leaving them standing as is allows the glue a chance to flow out evenly inside the groove. After running glue in all of them I go back and break the wedges and roll it up into place. 90% stay tight while the glue dries but a few might need a tack or two to hold them in place while the glue sets overnight.

 

[KILLERBEE]

Great, I'll try it. Thanks

 

[TVBeek]

Read Michael Bush's excellent article on his website Click Link

Read what Michael has to say. There is more to it than just inserting modified frames.