The only drawback I can think of is if you want separate supers for the split nuc you'll have to make two different sizes.I hope this isn't off topic.
I like split box nucs, but what I have found is if you run 5 frames in each side with the divider, it's too tight. With 4 frames in each side, even with a 3/4" divider, it's too loose. Has anyone tried offsetting the divider so it will run 9 frames total? 5 on one side, 4 on the other?
What's the potential drawbacks, as I can't think of any.
Luke.
You could use two pieces of 3/4" ply to make a 1 1/2" divider and make two four frame. It keeps 3/4" of play in a 6 1/16" wide box with four frames in each nuc. The 3/4" of room is close to most 8 and 10 frame boxes full of frames.I hope this isn't off topic.
I like split box nucs, but what I have found is if you run 5 frames in each side with the divider, it's too tight. With 4 frames in each side, even with a 3/4" divider, it's too loose. Has anyone tried offsetting the divider so it will run 9 frames total? 5 on one side, 4 on the other?
What's the potential drawbacks, as I can't think of any.
Luke.
You sat a broad box on top of 2 nucs??? Is this to make future splits easier....I just did some 4 frame boxes.
http://www.beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?293743-Building-4-frame-nucs-from-ply-What-I-did-with-pics
Dittogo with the 'coates' nuc design here on beesource. they work great and will never use another design again. economical and a snap to build. i have 40 more stacked and ready to build when i need them. booyah !
10-4 on dat:} One sheet of plywood make 4 with extra pieces...The coates boxes are hard to beat for the price and ease of construction.
Ya think? LOLSnookie you have way too much time on your hands. Where I put swarm traps those country bees would say that house is way above our raisins.