>>You can see a drawing of my portly figure carrying two of these on... http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/beekeepersback.html Dave, My compliments on your website. I just wanted to add that, when inspecting a lot two-deep hives, it's perfectly all right to use a chair. This way one reaches out to get frames instead of bending down. The frames are easier to stabilize for a closer look and their is no bending. It seems to me the bees are also less defensive (but my bees gentle to begin with :) and I rarely use smoke. Waldemar Long Island, NY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::