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Thanks for the replies everyone, Half was wondering if I could as I like making stuff (I find it more enjoyable) but obviously if I can get one cheap I might do that. I can borrow a proper one off the BBKA. But just wondering. I might give it a go when I get some spare time.

Has anyone ever tried making there own honey spinner? I was thinking if I could get or make a cage to hold the frames I could do it all in a homebrew bucket using a drill for the odd one or two frames, as it already has a hole in the lid. Only problem is I can't find any pre made cages for less...

Yes that is my question , but what with that matches in

Yes it came with two settings 1 and 3 inch (roughly without checking). Wasn't sure if I could expect honey this year or get just both broods drawn out

Thankyou, I went over my notes from the bbka course and couldn't see. When would you say is good to open to 3inches? I have a 8frame langstroth deep frames (9.1" deep") so difficult to find something not relating to nationals

I think it is pine, but the dove tail e ds are exposed raw wood while rest is treated

Hi, last week I got my first nic transferred. I'm going to do a inspection in a day or so, but was wondering when is a good time to open up the entrance? I left it small at first to help being a small hive but not sure whe they are strong enough to be partly or fully open. I do have a open mesh...

Its mainly the exposed ends that will need some thing, but also what to protect it before next winter

Hi, I got a hive that's protected by what I think is a either wax exterior or some sort of rub similar. It was a hive I was gifted new so not to sure. My question is what do people treat them with? The dove tail joints are bare so will need something come winter. But I know normal paint...

Sorry i was a bit unclear, I meant I only put the empty box on for the syrup to sit in on top of the crown board

OK thanks, I have a second box to put on when ready so my plan was (if its a good one) was to add the second whe drawn out on the new frames

I transferred 6 frames, 2 full of honey one drawn out comb rest looked like capped larvae. I put in two blank foundation frames. I put some syrup in a feeder to help draw some comb out.

Hi, I transfered my first Nuc today into the hive. I couldn't spot the queen but most bees happy to follow in the hive so not to worried. But when is the best time to do the first inspection of the hive?

That's a good idea, would many honey extractors take the larger frames? I will be borrowing one from my local club so not sure what the norm is for them

This was my worry aswell

Hi, I have been gifted a hive It has two brood box's taking langstroth deep one super, all 8 frames each. My question is once my colony get up and going would two brood boxes be to much? Also how easy isit to cut back down to one for winter, or isit best hust leave two on? Thankyou

Thanks, I found some that was 3mm by 4.8mm but not sure if that is to big

I'm about to convert a couple of solid floors to open (or expanded metal) type. What size holes do you use for the mesh?

I'm from Cambridge in the UK, I think once iv read a bit more I will find someone local

Thanks, I have bought the haynes manual aswell the The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Beekeeping is a bit expensive