[Rada]

The plans I found use 2x12 lumber, would it be wrong to use 2x10 instead? The vertical hives use 1x10 for the deep.

 

[GregB]

Why, I even use 2x4 if have nothing else.
Whatever is available I will use it.
The only issue with narrow boards - it takes more work to create the same dimension spec.
You are the boss and can mod the plans in any way to fit your situation.

 

[blackowl]

Don't see anything wrong if you can make it work.

 

[John Davis]

Since you are not stacking boxes you may be able to adjust inside height at top and bottom to give bee space. A 1×10 is only 9 1/4 inches wide so you need additional space above and below.

 

[LizardKing]

Since you are not stacking boxes you may be able to adjust inside height at top and bottom to give bee space. A 1×10 is only 9 1/4 inches wide so you need additional space above and below.

There's the reason they used the larger wood.
I am making medium supers, 6-5/8", therefore I have to use 2x8 boards which are only 7-1/4" wide.
Seems like a waste yet the lack of quality wood these days makes this work out for the better because I trim both
long sides and the edges are often pretty bad allowing me to get decent pieces out of them.
Untreated Southern Yellow pine is what I am using and it heavy but sturdy stuff.

 

[Rada]

The plans I found use 2x12 lumber, would it be wrong to use 2x10 instead? The vertical hives use 1x10 for the deep.

Thank ya'll for the answers, I wasn't taken the bee space, from the bottom of the frames to the top of the base board in consideration. I got it cut out of 2x12 waiting on some sunny weather to complete.

 

[blackowl]

Glad it worked out. Keep us updated or maybe post some pictures? Merry Christmas!

 

[Tigger19687]

Show pics of what you have cut so far. It is always fun to watch the progress.
I too am thinking of making a few over the winter.

 

[jason13qp]

Yeah, it would be nice to see those pictures...