1 x 12 clear pine.
10 frame medium super dimensions.
To do this you will need to cut a notch into the top of each super.
Medium super ten frame version quantity material dimensions notes.
Note that the top finger is 5 8 not 3 4 and is trimmed to 3 8 long.
These frames need to rest so that they lie level and leaves enough room to add another bee box on top.
19 7 8 x 6 5 8 x 3 4 these are the long sides.
Wider combs are easier to uncap because the comb exceeds past the wooden frame allowing the uncapping knife to ride along the wooden frame as a guide and uncapping all cells.
The same box could be used at one time as a super and another as a hive body.
Start by cutting the boards to length.
For the 3 4 finger joints start your first cut 3 4 from the bottom.
Cut to exact size before assembling.
Ww 505 10 frame 6 5 8 16 83 cm unassembled super select grade 36 boxes.
It is true that a 9 frame super will usually contain more honey than a 10 frame because all nine frames are larger and can hold a total that exceeds 10 smaller drawn frames.
Each super contains 10 frames.
Assembled commercial 3 4 medium super with dimensions.
1 x 12 clear pine.
Medium super and 1x12 3 4 x 11 1 4 for the deep hive body.
Rabbet joints are an acceptable alternative.
To add to the confusion a hive body is sometimes referred to as a brood chamber.
At this point cut box joints on all the board ends.
For sides cut a smidgen over 19 7 8.
Measure 3 8 in from the inside edge and make a mark.
The base price kit shown includes.
A note on nomenclature.
20 x 16 1 4 x 6 5 8 10 plastic frames.
16 1 4 x 6 5 8 x 3 4.