>  I recall reading somewhere along the line that it takes some 12 pounds of
> honey to produce 1
> pound of wax.  Since a big chunk of the honey goes to comb production, there
> is obviously less left in the cells.

Assuming this figure to be accurate, how much does a super of empty natural comb
(that is without foundation) weigh?  That is how much wax is actually needed?  I
would guess (purely gut reaction) that labor would be more costly than honey.

Tom
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Tom Elliott
Chugiak,  Alaska
U.S.A.
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