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I look forward to using it! Here are some pics:
3 1/2" hole saw makes the right sized hole for this application. Jars sit on the queen excluder-with screw lid on for less than 1/16" gap between jar and the hole. (Add some shims to support the queen excluder so it won't sag in the middle with the weight of the honey)
Lay queen excluder so the smooth side is up-then jars will lay flat and stable
holds 12 quart sized wide mouth mason jars. Of course, a shallow box and regular lid will cover all the jars from the sun! You can vent and screen this chamber if you are worried about excess heat. In my area it rarly gets above 80 degrees. Or put it where it gets late day dappled shade.
here's how I laid it out. Used pilot holes to guide the 3 1/2" hole saw
After I made this one I realized I could drill a much smaller hole and just let the jar sit on top the plywood..Not sure which would be better. Got to have the correct bee space ya know-so you don't get a mess.
3 1/2" hole saw makes the right sized hole for this application. Jars sit on the queen excluder-with screw lid on for less than 1/16" gap between jar and the hole. (Add some shims to support the queen excluder so it won't sag in the middle with the weight of the honey)

Lay queen excluder so the smooth side is up-then jars will lay flat and stable

holds 12 quart sized wide mouth mason jars. Of course, a shallow box and regular lid will cover all the jars from the sun! You can vent and screen this chamber if you are worried about excess heat. In my area it rarly gets above 80 degrees. Or put it where it gets late day dappled shade.

here's how I laid it out. Used pilot holes to guide the 3 1/2" hole saw

After I made this one I realized I could drill a much smaller hole and just let the jar sit on top the plywood..Not sure which would be better. Got to have the correct bee space ya know-so you don't get a mess.