on 7/12/03 23:00, John Wiebe  wrote:

> Question: Any leads out there to suitable rough bee box lumber?

Whatever you do, Make sure the lumber you use is properly seasoned.  If you
don't, when you finish constructing your supers/hive bodies, they will end
up short after they finish drying out.  Use kiln dried wood or wood that has
dried out in a dry location for a number of months.  There are others out
there who can give you a better idea of how long the lumber should dry out
before use, and will probably/hopefully do so.  Also, after construction
with green wood, the final product will warp and twist to some lesser or
greater degree as it dries out.  Not pretty at all.

Mike Stoops

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