>"So in making the nuc would I just in a sense make a split"....Yes!
>"or would I do an artificial swarm and take my old queen and put her in the nuc?"...might be counter productive if your goal is honey production.
>"How much do nucs sell for usually?"...around here $80-$100, or that's what you'll save if you make another colony from that nuc!
>"Also if I make a nuc what is the difference if I just let the hive swarm?"...about 70-100 pounds of honey, half your bees, and no backup plan!
>" Im still taking brood and bees, so would that still lower my honey crop in the original hive right?"...not to the degree if they up and swarm on their own. In fact, they'll probably do better being relieved of the pressure to swarm!
By the way, how did you manage to read Michael's website and reply to your own first question in 4 minutes....take a deep breath and read his site more thoroughly. I think most of the answers to your questions are there.

He's the pro, I'm just an old beekeeper still learning about these fascinating creatures!