In a message dated 15/11/2006 04:01:03 GMT Standard Time,  
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so   far every time i've 
tried using strips, I've rapidly ended up with comb  that was  so far from 
straight 


This can happen sometimes. Very much less so if you level the hive with  
spirit level and wedges; pay extra attention to spacing; persuade any meandering  
comb back to the straight and narrow with a hive tool before it becomes too  
firmly established.  This works on my top bar hives even without strips:  just 
a bead of wax drawn with a soldering iron.
 
Chris

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