Hi Mike

 > Instead of waxing the row of cells to the bar I am going to try
 > attaching it to the bar using sewing thread,

This works, but make sure that the ends of the thread are well buried in 
the wax, otherwise it is possible for the bees to loosen the strip, 
before it has been adequately attached with wax.

I do not understand your question about cell punching, the punch passes 
right through the comb, the cell stays inside the punch, but is slid 
into position at the mouth of the punch using a wooden dowel. The punch 
and cell are then mounted in a bar with tight holes to grip the punches 
so that they can hang vertically.

I have a web page in preparation that details a frame with small spring 
clips (terry tool clips) that can hold two rows of punches, I will send 
a link when it is finished.


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman or http://www.dave-cushman.net
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