[kateowp]

Does anyone have instructions and/or plans for adding a window(s) to a Langstroth? It sounds like there is a ton of success with people using foundationless and frameless bars in Langstroth hives- I am going to give it a try and would like to have an observation window. No fair that the Warre and TBH peeps get all the fun!
Kate

 

[phersbees]

Does anyone have instructions and/or plans for adding a window(s) to a Langstroth? It sounds like there is a ton of success with people using foundationless and frameless bars in Langstroth hives- I am going to give it a try and would like to have an observation window. No fair that the Warre and TBH peeps get all the fun!
Kate

beat you to it. half of my brood boxes have windows. I used 1/8 Plexiglas two cabinet hinges and the pice of wood I cut out as the door. it pretty cool but I got my idea the same way if a tb can have them so would I. lol

 

[kateowp]

Awesome! How big are the windows? And how did you install them? Are the on the wide or short side of the hive? So many questions !

 

[Rader Sidetrack]

The linked thread is in the Warre forum, but the plans could easily work for a Lang hive:

http://www.beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?245811-Planning-to-Build-the-Warre-Hive
See post #8

 

[phersbees]

How big are the windows? about 6 x 12 And how did you install them? I made the box 1/8 wider for the 1/8" plastic. Are the on the wide or short side of the hive? both but it take way some stranght on the boxes so I only do it on brood boxes.

cut a hole in side of box size and shape you want save the slug from hole to make door. then

I cut the plexi to fit in side drill hole in plexi for screws. I use 1/2" screw with a flat head then put hinges on and bam your done. so simple really

 

[phersbees]

 

[kateowp]

Lovely!! Just what I want!

 

[phersbees]

yeah if you spend a lil time and trimed it could be nicer looking. my hives are all built from scrap wood. and this was my first proto type