Hive Dimensions

Most everybody's dimensions are 16 1/4 wide and 19 3/4 long and are 9 11/16 tall with a 5/8 x 3/8 dado for the frames. This is for the hive bodies, illinois or medium supers are 6 5/8 tall and shallows are 5 11/16 tall. Hope this helps you.

Thanks Dwight

 

Most everybody's dimensions are 16 1/4 wide and 19 3/4 long... Thanks Dwight

Not 19 7/8 long?

 

I have found these two plans and they have different dimensions?

http://www.beesource.com/plans/langstroth.htm

http://maarec.cas.psu.edu/bkCD/equipment/HivePlans.pdf

Thanks
Sprig

I believe the second set of plans shows butt joint construction while the first has finger joints. This would account for the different dimensions.

 

I use the plans posted here on Beesource. With a 5/8 dado. Everything works just fine.

 

that's the first time i've seen plans for butt joints. i don't see any problem with that with glue and deck screws but i also go with a 19 7/8" length. remember to go by inside dimensions when using alternative joining and or lumber widths.

 

Hive Diminsions

My bad should be 19 7/8 brain thinking one thing and fingers typing something else.
Thanks Dwight

 

hive dimensions

Sprig, try diy plans, the only site that also had the inside dimensions.bill