> "We would like to know if any knows where one can buy a router or
> shaper bit to make hand holds in our hive bodies and supers. We have
> been unable to find any."
 
A wobble washer will work fine.  We built a framework to clamp ontot
he top of the table saw to constrian the movement of the boxes, and
just lower the box onto the blade, move it about 2 inches and raise.
 
This gives a square profile hole.
 
If you want the commercial scooped look, then you need a shaper head
and (3) blades -- available at most good tool stores.
 
Unfortunately, they only come curved in narrower widths, so if you
want the 1-1/2 or 2" wide handles, you'll have to buy a straight
cutter set and grind them to the correct profile.  You can then have
a sharpening shop put the correct edge on them (unless you are
skilled at that yourself).
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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