[mbevanz]

We have a fair amount of sawn sycamore that has been stacked dry for 10 years. Was wondering if anyone has used sycamore for hive bodies? Thanks.

 

[billabell]

Sycamore is pretty expensive for bee hives. It goes for about $9-10/Bd Ft. quarter sawn. It would be pretty heavy to be throwing around in your apiary.

 

[tuzserhu]

We have a fair amount of sawn sycamore that has been stacked dry for 10 years. Was wondering if anyone has used sycamore for hive bodies? Thanks.

I think you could sell the sycamore and go with a lighter weight material and still have some money for a vacation.

 

[Slow Drone]

Same weight as most pines other than sugar pine or white pine per cubic foot.

 

[mbevanz]

We only have time invested in the wood so I think we will make some deep hive bodies and see how they hold up.

 

[Knisely]

Post some pictures. Let us see what they look like once you've got them assembled, but not yet painted.