> How much time is required to wire 100 frames?
> Response- about 1 hour.

The conversion factor ('rule of thumb') that I used in the
calculation page (http://www.beekeeping.co.nz/convert.htm) is in fact
60 frames per hour.  That's the figure that you should be able to
maintain over a period of hours, giving you enough time to move the
frames about, get a new reel of wire and stare off into space because
you are absolutely bored silly...

> Question- How does one wire 100 frames in one hour. It takes me about 5
> hours.

The difference between us, Peter, may be in the concept of 'wiring a
frame'.  Here in NZ, we wire with only three (or sometimes 4)
horizontal wires in a full depth frame.  I have seen some exotic (and
no doubt extremely effective) wiring methods, with horizontal,
diagonal, etc, wires.

We also use wiring boards (which have been recently discussed on the
list, I believe) to put tension on an end bar, ensuring tight wires.
The wiring process involves running the wire through the holes until
you get to the end, securing one end with a tack into the endbar,
tensioning somewhat, securing the other end to a tack and breaking
the wire off.  Then that satisfying 'twang' to convince you and
anyone else listening that it is tight enough!

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