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communication on paraffin
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Aaron Morris <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 25 Sep 1998 07:48:07 EDT
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Hartman Canon asks:
> Where does one acquire a 220 lb chunk of paraffin?
 
Walnut Hill Enterprises
Bristol, PA 19007-0599
800-633-3929
Or an oil company in your area.  Ask for 130
 
> What size screws are you using for the corners? I too use Elmers here
> to firm them up. I am trying a few cypress this year. It is said that
> NO treatment of any kind is required for them.
 
I use waterproof glue and 2=94 deckscrews.  Predrill corners with
counter sink.  Use paraffin on cypress to prevent warping and checking.
You may need to replace a top or bottom edge now and then due to bees
knawing.  That's when you should re-treat.

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