>I've been keeping bees for 14 years and have never used frame grips. But >for some reason I'm considering it. I think it's because I just finished A >Book Of Bees by Sue Hubbell and she uses them. So who uses frame grips and >who doesn't? What are the pros and cons? I was given a set of grips and found them to be helpful in removing those tight frames. The problem: it is one more thing to carry/lose. I have found that using a hive tool with the frame hook on the end is a good compromise. God Bless, Kelley Rosenlund [log in to unmask] Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., Phone:352-378-7510 200 hives, 1 year in beekeeping.