Mike wrote:
> I agree with Aaron, however with a cavat.  10 frames
> the first time until they are drawn out.  Once drawn
> out you can reduce to 9 or 8.

I also agree with Mike and Aaron. I use 10 frames then reduce to 8 in 
extracting supers, but for cut comb I start with 9 frames so they are drawn 
out thicker to fully fill a cut comb box. I have never had a problem with 
burr or cross comb in these cut comb supers.  So I assume you could start 
with 9 frames and that would work most of  the time.  If I used 9 frame 
extracting supers instead of 8, I would give it a try.
Marc Studebaker 

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