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    Made some new beehives

    Well I couldn't afford to buy pre made hives so I went and found plans and built my own.* Just happen to have a table saw and dado blade laying around lol.

    2 deep broods and 2 med supers per hive






    Just need to finish the bottom boards and inner and telescoping covers

    #2
    What did you at $ wise so far? Don't you still have to get the waxed dividers? Reason I ask is I was considering same route but couldn't find a way to get under the $99 it cost to purchase the complete set.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Man View Post
      What did you at $ wise so far? Don't you still have to get the waxed dividers? Reason I ask is I was considering same route but couldn't find a way to get under the $99 it cost to purchase the complete set.
      How big are the hives your looking at for $99?

      I haven't seen sets this large for $99 most this big are $200+ it's 2 complete 10 frame hives 4 boxes(2 deeps 2 mediums) each so 8 total boxes

      My total was $140 so $70 each yes I still need frames but those are cheap

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        #4
        3 10ft 1x8s and 3 10ft 1x12s and 3 2ftx4ft sheets of plywood 1 piece of 1/4in and 2 pieces 3/4in made them

        Lowe's had A LOT better prices on lumber than home depot

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          #5
          Looks good .what kind of jig did you make to cut the dove tail joints ? I built a sled for my table saw . For my covers I used a plastic election sign instead of wood .


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            #6
            I been thinking setting some up om my Mom's place. Would this kit be any good to start with. https://www.dadant.com/catalog/b5110...tpQaAijM8P8HAQ

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              #7
              Originally posted by Strummer View Post
              Looks good .what kind of jig did you make to cut the dove tail joints ? I built a sled for my table saw . For my covers I used a plastic election sign instead of wood .


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              I made a.sled fits in the 2 rails on my table saw signs are a great idea

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                #8
                Originally posted by texan4ut View Post
                I been thinking setting some up om my Mom's place. Would this kit be any good to start with. https://www.dadant.com/catalog/b5110...tpQaAijM8P8HAQ
                Yes the have good hives (mine are based on plans made from their hives)

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