In a message dated 97-07-06 05:55:12 EDT, you write: << I have some homemade broods that are 9 1/2 deep rather than 9 5/8. Will that 1/8 inch make any differences? Curtis Atkinson 2701 S. Caraway Jonesboro, Ar 72401 501-932-7838 [log in to unmask] >> Not to difficult to tack a strip of wood on 1/8" thick with brads if you get a lot of propolus. Also is a good Idea to make a gauge 3/8" thick to see what fits and what don't when mixing and matching.