[username00101]

Trying to locate the specific "tooth pick" that folks use to put in the empty spaces for foundation-less comb.

Had some mishaps with new comb, and no stabilizing rods last year and want to try to improve this year.

Thank you.

 

[crofter]

Dollar stores; shiskabob skewers. About 1/8" dia bamboo. Larger ones about 1/4" are available for extra deep frames, up to 3' long

 

[LittleJoe]

This what I am using currently: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T6MCYUM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
I found them for $18.00 for 100.

 

[JWPalmer]

I support my foundationless frames.with 20# test fishing line at about 1/4 the cost. Super easy to rip out of the comb when you want to melt it down. I wanted to try the 3mm x 400 mm bamboo skewers but could not locate a good source.

 

[Tigger19687]

I just bought Paint Stir sticks from HD, 10/$1, cut them in half... do this with a utility knife on a woodshop type table. Glue in, even though they fit snug on the Mann Lake frames.

1st year BK so grain of salt, but they fit good and snug

 

[Richinbama]

I use paint stir sticks like linda. I put them in the top groove. I use latex caulk to secure them
3 drops work well. These run horizontally in top groove.
Also, after 1 round of brood, the wax is firm, and I have run them through extractor and no comb damage, after wax is yellowed up with a little age.
Linda's vertical stir stick works great also, as you can put a couple in a frame, and it's food to go instant. I havnt done Linda's way, but I will, as it's good to have solid comb from the get go.

 

[elmer_fud]

I use bamboo skewers. I have found them at the local grocery store or a restaurant supply store.

 

[jonsl]

This is what I use, bamboo skewers. They only cost $2-$3 at my local grocery for 100. $18/100 on Amazon seems like a rip off.

 

[honeyhartbees]

Walmart or dollartree $1 per 100

 

[jonsl]

Walmart or dollartree $1 per 100

Nice price, I guess there are different degrees of being ripped off

 

[username00101]

Dollar tree.

Shish Kabob Skewers.