A design that I've used with success utilizes 1" black iron pipe for top
and bottom pivots, allowing the 4-frame obs hive to swing back against the
wall. Bees enter/exit through the lower pipe. The hive pivots on two pipe
stubs facing up and down similar to a farm gate. By lifting the obs hive
slightly, it can be easily lifted off the lower pivot to take outside for
manipulation (plug the holes temporarily).
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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