[ilikebs]

I have 10 plywood nuc boxes but am going to build several more. I would like to see plans or links to plans for your favorite plywood nuc boxes.

 

[BeeCurious]

This is popular

http://www.beesource.com/build-it-yourself/5-frame-nuc-d-coates-version/

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

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

 

[sharpdog]

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.

 

[DPBsbees]

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.

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.

 

[sharpdog]

Yeah, or use an excluder.

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

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.

 

[sharpdog]

Extra divider width means extra weight, and extra cost, and extra work. Also less frames of bees, I won't do that.
Luke

 

[tommysnare]

go 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 !

 

[ilikebs]

I have looked over several designs and I agree the Coates look like a good design. Thanks for the input!

 

[Rube63]

You could shave 1/8 inch off the end bars of the frames and 5 will fit then. That's what folks do when they run 11 frames in a 10 frame brood box and that's what I do in my 4 frame nucs.

 

[Rube63]

You could shave 1/8 inch off the end bars of the frames and 5 will fit then. That's what folks do when they run 11 frames in a 10 frame brood box and that's what I do in my 4 frame nucs.

 

[Calbears94]

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

You sat a broad box on top of 2 nucs??? Is this to make future splits easier....

 

[Snookie]

go 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 !

Ditto

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[BigGun]

I use 1/4 inch divider but haven't tried 5 per side

 

[johng]

The coates boxes are hard to beat for the price and ease of construction.

 

[Snookie]

The coates boxes are hard to beat for the price and ease of construction.

10-4 on dat:} One sheet of plywood make 4 with extra pieces...

Here's 3 more camo painted Mr. Coat's designed boxes I finished yesterday:}

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[sterling]

Snookie 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.

 

[Snookie]

Snookie 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.

Ya think? LOL

More time then money for sure my friend:}

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