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Subject:
Water Based Wood Preservative for Hive Bodies
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TxBeeFarmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 16 Dec 2003 08:05:10 -0600
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I've always used a solution Copper Napthanate and water to soak hive bodies
before assembly; however, the wood tends to cup slightly making assembly
with tight corners difficult to achieve.  Any suggestions on avoiding this?
Should I be soaking after assembly?

(West Texas) Mark

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