Examining frames of comb left over from last year in preparation for the
coming season revealed something odd.  Split bottom and solid grooved bottom
frames were used interchangeably.  The solid bottoms are very slightly
wider.  There is a striking lack of excess wax stucture of any sort under
the split bottoms when compared to the solid bottoms, which are more
generously festooned.  Any ideas?

Bill Morong