Hi Peter
After a long period of using "factory milled foundation" I became bankrupt
and as I had no financial resources I started using a "Leaf Foundation
Press" to make my own. I cannot reach the rate of sixty sheets per hour that
I have seen quoted but on a good day I get 30-40 sht/hr. The quality is
indistiguishable from any that you may buy although if it gets frozen and
then thawed it does become more brittle. I am also in control of the purity
of the wax. I am also certain that there are no residues of varroa
treatments that I have not introduced myself.
As regards cost...I am a disabled person and would sooner struggle to make
foundation at no cost than use what limited financial resources I have.
I do not use wire re-enforcement but "wire" the frames horizontall using
nylon fishing line.
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From: Peter Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: Making Foundation
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> I am just wondering, why would you want to try to make this? No handmade
> foundation is ever as good as factory made, and I doubt that it's cheaper
> unless you are in a remote situation.<br>
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> PB
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