The responses from the list have brought me to the following generalized
conclusions.

1.)It will take approx. 5 gallons of honey/syrup (60lbs) to draw foundation
in a deep hive body.

2.)The amount of time involved to draw this foundation will be relative to
the hive condition and health.(Did not receive much response about time
factor)

3.) Drawn comb- could produce 3x the amount of honey in a hive compared to
foundation. Using approx. $1.25/lb US and a total amount of 120lbs this is
$150.00 US/hive.

4.)  The cost of drawing foundation to comb (60lbs x $1.25US)or $75.00 US

Thanks your the list assistance. This can give someone like myself
guidelines for planning the future.
If these conclusions do not seem appropriate, please advise to the list how
you would proceed.

Frank Wyatt
WG Bee
Eden, NC

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