>Perhaps a mild warming to reflow the wax might have helped but I did not
do that.


I have heard of, but not tried, using a power washer.  The heat would
disperse the wax which fills the base of the cell.  A rinse in clean water
would probably be a good idea in case there is any soap residue in the
washer

The deep freeze makes sense.  In my observation the wax filled base is the
problem and this could remove it in whole.  Having no experience with it I
would be cautious that the wire bristles don't damage the plastic cell
margins.

When I find one burred up I scrape it down and place it next to as perfect
as possible frame with brood present.  This is done late spring or early
summer when young bee population and brood rearing make comb building
optimal.  Otherwise I put them into the honey super.  Don't much care what
kind of comb the bees put honey in.  I then slip it into the brood nest
the next year.
Bob Nelson

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