Beekeeping

[CloverKnollFarms]

Also, last winter I did start sending all of my 2x material for frames through the surface planer, to get it all within a few thousands of an inch. That way it all mates up well in the assembly jigs with the other components. I've had beekeepers buy frames from me, and throw out ones they have bought from other providers, simply because the attention to detail is so poor from other wood workers.

Yes they are boxes for bees, but it doesn't take a significant amount of time to make a precise part vs a non precise part.

 

[ponytug]

Also, last winter I did start sending all of my 2x material for frames through the surface planer, to get it all within a few thousands of an inch. That way it all mates up well in the assembly jigs with the other components. I've had beekeepers buy frames from me, and throw out ones they have bought from other providers, simply because the attention to detail is so poor from other wood workers.

Yes they are boxes for bees, but it doesn't take a significant amount of time to make a precise part vs a non precise part.

I think that having/making standardized inputs yields all sorts of benefits in the subsequent processes. Very wise.

You have a sawstop saw, right?

All the best, Peter

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I think that having/making standardized inputs yields all sorts of benefits in the subsequent processes. Very wise.

You have a sawstop saw, right?

All the best, Peter

I do not, no. I have a well tuned DeWalt job site saw. 7491RS

So speaking of standardized... I use digital calipers to check widths and thicknesses for parts. Some parts are intentionally cut .010" undersize to aid in assembly.

When you start stacking tolerances, things go wonky pretty fast. Stretching a tape on these smaller parts isn't enough.