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Re: 8 or 9 frames in 10 frame honey box ?
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Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:15:09 -0500
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>  2. There is no one in this country selling ready made metal spacers...I 
> am willing to do some kind of simpe jig  if it makes the work easier.
>Ari Seppälä


Ari, I wouldn't make any permanent frame spacers. I had many installed in 
hives I bought from another beekeeper. They make the frame rests too 
difficult to scrape. If you value your knuckles, don't waste your time and 
money on spacers.

There is a hand spacer that I use, made by Maxant industries of Ayer, 
Massachusetts. I believe it is also sold in most bee supply catalogs. Very 
simple to use...no learning curve involved...for that helper you want. I 
believe models are made for both 8 and 9 frame spacing. This is the tool 
you want.
Mike 


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