Mike S. wrote, "What most beekeepers do when using wax foundation, even wired, is to cross wire the foundation also. 
 
I got into the habit of cross-wiring all my frames, though on brood frames, just the middle two holes.  I like the new patented Kelley frames, but without cross wires, they will bow and warp--and support pins in the end have no affect of this.
 
Yes, it's an extra step, but sometimes doing it right the first time prevents having to do it again.  I wire all my frames, even those not originally destined to be extracted.
 
Grant
Jackson, MO
 
 

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