10 Frame Langstroth Hive

Brood box is used for bees living and raise their young and super box is used for making honey as food.

10 frame langstroth hive.

The wood was perfect for this project because it was 3 4 thick. For the 3 4 finger joints start your first cut 3 4 from the bottom. A 10 frame langstroth can get heavy especially when full of beautiful honey. 4 1 8 inches 100 mm 1 3 8 inches 35 mm the hive body or hive super holds 8 to 10 frames that are standardized in length.

Construction details for 3 4 thick lumber 10 frame langstroth beehive shallow super 5 11 16 outer cover inner cover dadant medium honey super 6 5 8 deep hive body bottom board. Putting together unassembled hive boxes is simple with the help of our easy to use instructions so you can get your hive up and running fast. Note that the top finger is 5 8 not 3 4 and is trimmed to 3 8 long. Deep hive bodies ten frame version quantity material dimensions notes.

1 x 12 clear pine. Hive equipment manufacturers will often produce bodies and supers that vary slightly. Apart from reduced weight and capacity there is little practical difference between 8 and 10 frame langstroth beehives. I made my 10 frame langstroth hive out of reclaimed wood.

Actually it came from a tv stand that fell apart during a move. 10 frame langstroth beehive plans barry birkey has provided these plans of a 10 frame langstroth bee hive. 10 frame langstroth hive langstorth hive is the basic beekeeping equipment. I decided to repurpose the wood and this project came up so lucky me.

Fill any holes and paint all exterior surfaces both top and bottom edges with primer and finish top coat. We carry premium grade unassembled beehive boxes that are sure to last you for many years to come. In fact as you conduct hive inspections you will be lifting these boxes off and back on to your hive on a reasonably frequent basis. 19 7 8 x 9 5 8 x 3 4 these are the long sides.

Hoover hives 10 frame langstroth beehive dipped in 100 beeswax includes wooden frames waxed foundations 2 deep boxes 1 medium box brand. It has 2 layer and each layer has 10 frame total 20 frames. 16 1 4 x 9 5 8 x 3 4. Download 10 frame langstroth bee hive plans in pdf format inches.

Hoover hives 4 7 out of 5 stars 326 ratings. The langstroth hive can produce a great amount of honey which is why it s so popular although ensure you place it in a good position on your land. I don t own any power tools unless you count my dremel so i had to do everything by hand. Rabbets on the frame rest notch.

We offer durable unassembled 10 frame beehive boxes that provide functionality and structure for your hive.