Langstroth Hive Boxes - Why we use and sell only size 8 frame mediums...Working with all 8 frame medium boxes provides a consistent set of equipment which facilitates swapping frames from box to box and offers a more manageable weight. When filled, an 8 frame medium weighs 48-56 lbs., a traditional 10 frame deep weighs 80-90 lbs. Cedar construction offers a weight savings as well. Traditional brood boxes were deep boxes and as such, new bees in NUCs are typically only offered on deep frames. While the smaller size costs more initially, experienced beekeepers (especially those with bad backs) consider it a desirable approach.
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Assembled Cedar Hive – natural wood, unpainted, unsealed.
The equipment is all 8 frame. Material is all cedar unless noted. Joints are nailed and glued with waterproof glue.
Boxes are all 8 frame mediums with rabbet joints. They are 14” wide (different manufacturers are either 14” or 13 ¾ “) An Eke (3” extension) is included which raises a medium to the height of a deep so a NUC on deep frames can be installed. Cedar Medium boxes - slotted handles on short sides ($20 each) x 3 = $60 Cedar Screened (#8 wire) Bottom Board (treated runner on bottom) = $18 Telescoping cover (plywood deck / cedar perimeter / aluminum roof) and inner cover (all cedar inner for better moisture control) = $35 Eke (3” extension that makes a medium into a deep) = $2 TOTAL (no frames included) =$115 |
CEDAR Langstroth Hive Boxes - 1 complete hive, assembled, without FRAMES - (for pick up ONLY in SW Austin)
All hive boxes are size MEDIUM for 8 frame hives. The eke will increase box depth and create a DEEP 8 frame hive body if desired or to be used with NUCs.
This package includes: 3 boxes, 1 screened bottom board, 1 inner cover, 1 telescoping cover and 1 eke. (see in depth description above)
This package includes: 3 boxes, 1 screened bottom board, 1 inner cover, 1 telescoping cover and 1 eke. (see in depth description above)
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115.00