Beekeeping

   / Beekeeping #421  
Just curious as to the material you use for your main hives? Pine? have you tried hard woods like Maple, oak, etc.?
 
   / Beekeeping #423  
I must have had a bad batch of pine this year boxes didn't hold up well this year, been thinking hard woods may fare better.
 
   / Beekeeping #424  
I must have had a bad batch of pine this year boxes didn't hold up well this year, been thinking hard woods may fare better.


Well my exteriors are all 3/8 pine plywood... With three coats of high quality exterior latex paint. Also, the gabled roof keeps the exteriors pretty dry
 
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   / Beekeeping #425  
As for bench building. A miter saw on a stand would be awesome for the dimensional lumber cuts. Circular will do it, just not as repeatable.
My MDF I cut to size with a circular saw and a long straight edge clamped to the surface. That is how I break down all of my plywood too. I wanted to make sure the top was square, because I use it to lay out sheet aluminum for rooftops
Almost done. Need to put mdf on top. Seriously considering drawers. The bottom shelf I cut from scrap cedar fence panels.

Wife is going out later to feed the bees. She wants to relocate the hive (not too far). Also wants to get a frame of honey.

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