[c10250]

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.

 

[mike haney]

perhaps a tarp and some bungie cords, but that is strictly speculation. good score on the scale!

 

[StevenG]

Good for you! :thumbsup: I'm still looking for one... I'm jealous!

 

[Jack Grimshaw]

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

 

[Roland]

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

 

[USCBeeMan]

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.

 

[dickm]

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

 

[c10250]

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

Here ya go dickm

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s2570802.htm

 

[dickm]

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