tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post3858468222673140434..comments2023-06-15T04:33:12.852-04:00Comments on Steven's Bees: Wax or PlasticSteven Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13417662224567167466noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-20215383814515070282017-11-03T21:21:38.590-04:002017-11-03T21:21:38.590-04:00I just coat my plastic frames with a thin layer of...I just coat my plastic frames with a thin layer of wax and it works, like this -<br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuKM24t3r6M . I.M.O it is better than wooden frames.<br />Thank you for sharing Steve.<br />- Anonymous M.LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-42404855163447615612010-12-03T06:52:15.612-05:002010-12-03T06:52:15.612-05:00Regarding the issue of the wire cutting into the t...Regarding the issue of the wire cutting into the timber frames.<br />I've also been told that by simply adding a staple with a good staple gun to the inner lip of the hole in the timber frame it will stop the wire cutting into the frame.. Maybe not as good as the grommets but I'm told it works..<br />I've just bought some full plastic frames and was looking for info on the best method to apply wax to them..Which is what lead me here.<br />I was thinking I should melt the way and apply via a paint brush.. Comments please.. <br />Regards<br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-43893632041724058082010-05-10T12:22:32.133-04:002010-05-10T12:22:32.133-04:00Steven: I used Plasticell and never had problems w...Steven: I used Plasticell and never had problems with them at all. Maybe its because I was feeding at the time so they had plenty to work with to draw the frames. The Plasticell I've added recently (without feeding) has been drawn out to perfection, even the drone frames, and maybe that's because we're in a flow now. I went to a natural beekeeping workshop recently and they made the foundationless frames -- but they used grommets. The guy teaching the course is a master beekeeper and said that tension from the wire and the handling with cut through the wood. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-87506043468135558112010-05-10T08:10:55.521-04:002010-05-10T08:10:55.521-04:00Steve,
A couple of things:
1. I have several fr...Steve,<br /><br />A couple of things:<br /><br />1. I have several frames from Don that he used the "fishing line X"...it's not very good. The corners of the comb get chewed away.<br /><br />2. We extract unwired foundationless deep frames with no problems. Nothing says you can't wire foundationless frames if it makes you feel better...most people don't bother with the grommets.<br /><br />deknowdeknowhttp://beeuntoothers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-76282739116225301792010-05-09T21:27:33.417-04:002010-05-09T21:27:33.417-04:00My bees appeared to like the re-waxed plastic foun...My bees appeared to like the re-waxed plastic foundation I gave them last time - it had an extra thick layer of wax (but you could still see the cell impressions). But why buy plastic foundation that you have to work on adding wax?<br /><br />Since I already have this plastic foundation, I'll re-wax it. But only for new packages will I put plastic in from the start.Steven C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02536347307851853109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-88539990826237518092010-05-09T21:10:16.094-04:002010-05-09T21:10:16.094-04:00I've had the same problems with my all plastic...I've had the same problems with my all plastic frames. I'm currently in the process of taking out all my foundation/Duragilt frames and putting starter strips in or just placing a frame between two frames of straight comb. It's a lot easier (not to mention cheaper) that using plastic. I also love the sight of new, white comb. If they produce extra comb with honey, I'll probably harvest some for cut-comb honey.Scott Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522589432085144687noreply@blogger.com