This is a perennial question.
 
You should always draw 10 frames the first year, and then use 9 drawn combs
thereafter.  It DOES make a difference.  When drawing foundation, ALWAYS use 10 frames.  Once drawn you can adjust to 9 or even 8.
 
Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!

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