>   But before I make the plunge I was looking for opinions about using 8 frame hives.  I would like to know if it is a better size.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publications.htm?seq_no_115=239805

I have always liked the way that bees build up better in a smaller box 
either 8 frame or 5 frame and then transfer them to a 10 frame box. I 
now use nothing but 6 5/8 frames for every thing no two sizes of frames.

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