In a message dated 03/03/2010 21:43:41 GMT Standard Time,
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I am using Mann Lake PF-100's [small cell] in the brood nest between
foundationless frames to help keep the combs straight.
It is important to make sure the hives is level when not using foundation
as the bees use gravity to build their comb vertically. If you use a small
starter strip, or even bead of wax drawn with a soldering iron, or the
'footprint' of an earlier comb, generally they will build straight.
Chris
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