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Kyle Lewis <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 28 Feb 2002 11:06:55 -0500
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to Keith and Fellow Beekeepers,

You wrote:
>How long does the glue you use hold up? Do the frames last? I have
>considered doing this but was afraid the frames would not last.

The Weldbond glue should hold up for the life of the wood.  I have heard
that epoxy gets brittle after 5 years.  But I won't be throwing frames
around, either.  Unless I get stung...

As for the life of the wood, I am considering soaking the frames in food
grade mineral oil.  (My top bars are soaked in it anyway.)  This should
help preserve the frames.

Cheers,
Kyle

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