Joel Govostes wrote:
>
> If you just use the fork to scratch/puncture the cappings (as opposed to
> lifting them off the comb surface) you just end up with lots more wax
> particles in the honey, then, to strain out?   If you really have the knack
> of it, you can lift the cappings off with a fork practically dry.
 
Joel -
 
I think you're quite right.  When I was helping Ken Lawrence uncap all
his frames, I used the fork for uncapping all the areas the Cowen mini
uncapper missed by lifting the cappings off instead of scratching.  It
takes very little time to do it this way and you end up removing all the
caps instead of just tearing them up and leaving parts still intact.
They will be very dry also.  I'm sure the design of the fork is meant to
be used this way or else it would be just a flat, straight handle with
the tines and handle all being straight (in line).
 
-Barry
 
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