In a message dated 11/25/98 6:10:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> lower hive bodies, over the summer, are effectively "welded" together,
>  >and separation is an awful chore up with which I would rather not put.
>  >Does anyone know a simple way to separate these structures easily.
>  *************************
 
Once you get them apart smear a little vaseline on the edge of the hive body
and they will be easier to pry open next time.
If you are finding a lot of burr comb between the hive bodies then you need to
either shim them or trim them with a plane to keep bee space proper.
When prying them apart bring a couple pieces of scrap wood with you and as you
pry them apart slip the scrap in the space and pry again a few inches apart.