I look at plastic but I order the wood. I have figured out how I will install the Hive. I will only install one Bee hive at this time. I have put in for State Grant $$$$$ to put up two more Bee Hives.

All the equipment cost me $235.75 for the one Hive.
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ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY TOTAL
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201 TEN Shts. 8-1/2'' Crimp Wire Foundation2 $19.30
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671 10-Frame Goble Inner Cover 1 $8.15
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121 10-Frame Empty Unassembled DT Hive Body2 $31.90
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128 9-1/8 Frame Wedge Top/Grooved Bottom (e20 $17.80
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495 Brushy Mtn.10'' Hive Tool 1 $5.85
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775 Bee Brush 1 $3.95
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556 Plastic Support Pins (100) 1 $9.95
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659 Plastic Frame Spacer Tool 1 $9.95
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677 1 lb.7-D Nails 1 $2.55
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678 1 lb.1-1/4 Nails 1 $2.85
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688 10-Frame Hive Top Feeder w/Floats 1 $18.95
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709 Ventilated Helmet 1 $13.95
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701 Square Veil w/elastic & string tie down1 $13.00
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667 10-Frame Telescoping Top 1 $17.45
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602 1/2 Gram Fumagilin-B 1 $17.95
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SUB TOTAL: $193.55
TAX: $0.00
SHIPPING: $42.20 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - RESIDENTIAL GROUND SERVICE
ORDER TOTAL: $235.75