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Jerry J Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:37:22 -0700
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At 10:55 AM 2/27/02 -0700, you wrote:


Good suggestion, same trick as I outlined for the top bars.  Takes time,
and with lots of frames, we don't have much problem with the bottom bar
falling loose, but the nail or staple for the top bar is really important.

>Regarding the length of the staples holding in the bottom bar:
>
>It is not good to depend on nails or staples if they are put in tension. We
>use two small brads horizontally in the bottom bar joint. These brads are in
>shear and seem to be very reliable. We do the same on the top bars.
>
>                                    Best regards
>
>                                    Donald Aitken
>
>

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