Peter Dillon wrote:
> Hoffmann frames most definitely do swing in Langstroth boxes when the 
> frames and body is clean.

I have no experience of Langstroth, but using Hoffman frames and a dummy 
board the fill most of the remaining space, I find that there is little room 
left for any significant movement, certainly not enough to cause any 
problems.  I agree that a little propolis helps to hold things together.

I was surprised that you find Hoffmans slower to work - I find them much 
quicker and better for the bees, as it is easy to move them just that small 
amount that makes it easy to get the first frame out without rolling bees.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards 

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