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I've recently gotten the bug for long/horizontal hives. I've built 2 so far. A double deep Langstroth and a modified Layens. You can see my post on the double deep lang here. I won't go into how I got to this point since it is discussed in the other thread. For this hive, I took the standard Layens dimensions and adjusted them to allow for frames that are designed to hold 2 medium langs vertically.
The hive will hold 22 frames amounting to 44 medium langs or some combination of frames and follower/divider boards. It has two front entrances that can be closed independently and has 3 1" holes on either end that can be used as either vents or entrances if needed. With the placement of the entrances, the hive can be used as a single hive or as 2 separate colonies. It is constructed of 2x lumber and is quite heavy. Most everything I build starts off as a 3D model.
The above model turned into this:
Bees were installed on April 13 and they are hastily drawing comb. I'll provide more updates as the season progresses. Questions, comments and constructive criticisms welcomed. Thanks for following along.

The hive will hold 22 frames amounting to 44 medium langs or some combination of frames and follower/divider boards. It has two front entrances that can be closed independently and has 3 1" holes on either end that can be used as either vents or entrances if needed. With the placement of the entrances, the hive can be used as a single hive or as 2 separate colonies. It is constructed of 2x lumber and is quite heavy. Most everything I build starts off as a 3D model.

The above model turned into this:


Bees were installed on April 13 and they are hastily drawing comb. I'll provide more updates as the season progresses. Questions, comments and constructive criticisms welcomed. Thanks for following along.