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perhaps a tarp and some bungie cords, but that is strictly speculation. good score on the scale!
Hive Scale . . . Any suggestions?
Hive Scale . . . Any suggestions?
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I scored a platform scale for $60 off of Craig's List. I finally got around to putting the hive on the scale. For those of you who have a set up like this, do you have any tips or recommendations? I'm currently covering the vertical arm with a garbage bag (laying on the ground). I put a fresh coat of paint on the scale and will leave it exposed to the elements.
Here's a pic. By the way, you can see some bees flying in the pic as well.
Also, bees are going through about 1/8 lb of stores per day.
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Here's a pic. By the way, you can see some bees flying in the pic as well.
Also, bees are going through about 1/8 lb of stores per day.
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Good for you! :thumbsup: I'm still looking for one... I'm jealous!
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Check out Wayne Esaias site. http://honeybeenet.gsfc.nasa.gov/About/SHprotocol.htm
And join his program. http://honeybeenet.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.htm
Your government $ at work.
Jack
And join his program. http://honeybeenet.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.htm
Your government $ at work.
Jack
Build a small tin covered roof over the vertical post and beam. Ours has lasted over 60 years.
Was there an earlier thread on this same subject?
Roland
Was there an earlier thread on this same subject?
Roland
Good for you! :thumbsup: I'm still looking for one... I'm jealous!
Don't be jealous. I looked on the 'Net and found a bunch of them for sale with the highest priced at $175. Go to the Exchange/For Sale section. I have posted all of the links there.
Perhaps one of the woodworkers on the site would like to build on my idea. Build a hive stand that is split horizontally and hinged in front. In the back, create a space to insert an inexpensive bathroom scale like a slab of meat in a sandwich. (Go digital if you prefer). One could leave it there or with a provision to open the sandwich, like a long lever, slip the scale in every once in awhile.
dickm
dickm
Here ya go dickmPerhaps one of the woodworkers on the site would like to build on my idea. Build a hive stand that is split horizontally and hinged in front. In the back, create a space to insert an inexpensive bathroom scale like a slab of meat in a sandwich. (Go digital if you prefer). One could leave it there or with a provision to open the sandwich, like a long lever, slip the scale in every once in awhile.
dickm
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s2570802.htm
Thanks for that. Whenever I get a good idea someone steals it. Same thing happened with the hive tool.
I devised a scale from a 200lb spring scale I used to weigh deer with. A lever, a pole to mount it on nd a chain with hook to the bee hive landing board. Push down on the lever and the scale end lifts the hive.
dickm
I devised a scale from a 200lb spring scale I used to weigh deer with. A lever, a pole to mount it on nd a chain with hook to the bee hive landing board. Push down on the lever and the scale end lifts the hive.
dickm
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