Construction I

Beehive Construction

Tools

Sides Ends

Frame rest

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Firstly you will need some tools and 1x12 or 1x10 timber I have seen plywood used as well for the sides but Im not sure how it lasts. You will also need plywood for the top and bottom here I used 1/2 inch. In Australia many beekeepers used light galvanised metal sheeting or aluminium for the bottom and I have found both to be very good.

2

For the hive body you will need 2 sides and 2 ends. Side dimensions are 9 3/4 inches high 20 inches long. End dimensions are 9 3/4 inches high 15 inches long.

3

You will need to cut out the frame rests using the circular saw THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS make the cut 3/8 inch wide and 3/4 inch deep.
 

Finish frame rest

  

Nails

  

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Your bee hive end should then look like this.		  5
Next you are going to need to nail 2 sides and 2 ends together I start by half driving a nail in each corner of the side this makes it easier to put together I am using 8 penny nails that have been galvanised.

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4 Nails into each box then add your cleat which is a piece of 2x1 the length of the box the piece I used was lef over from trimming the sides and ends.
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