Jim said:
i)  Get bored, stop cutting gouges in your supers, and   simply screw on
wood blocks as "handles", making  sure to check clearance for outer covers
above the handle.
j)  Add similar wood blocks to all supers, even the ones that were
store-bought.

I buy and use used supers with slats if the slats are only on the ends
(although many of my fellow beekeepers will not). They want the supers to
stack both in storage and on trucks both ways.

If the slats are on the side I have to use a hatchet or at times an ax to
remove the slats (if glued) leaving an ugly  scar.

You simply can not get a load of supers (especially dry supers or ones which
have not been on the bees  in awhile) with slats on the side.to ride any
distance without shifting on trucks. Does work better when all supers have
got slats.

  Many commercial beekeepers use slats on the end but I have never seen a
professional beekeeper put slats on the side.

I am sure to most hobby beekeepers you are going to put the slats  anyplace
you feel needs a slat but most hobby beekeepers equipment usually ends up in
a commercial operation years later and resale could be a problem. If using a
slat on the end run the slat the length of the end instead of only a six
inch piece of wood..

Excellent points made on jigs etc. by Jim and others!

Bob

Ps. Keeping ax close by to knock off side slats.

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