Hi there, Is the Tim that wrote the message below still on the list? I tired to email him at the address that he wrote that from, but the message was returned. If so, I was wondering what size of staples you used for the boxes, and how is worked out? Regards, Carm I echo Bill's comments. We do the same. This matter of schlepability has become particularly important as we venture into our planned major expansion from 8 to 60 hives this spring. The venture is expected to be run principally by my wife, a strong woman but no amazon. Heaving full deeps is out of the question. So, as soon as that air compressor and nailer get here we'll be stapling together 300 or so of the buggers. Tim