You may lengthen the rails to what ever length you want to hold more than 2 hives if you wish, although I do advise to use a hardwood for the rails if you lengthen them more than 4 feet long. Thanks
I did fail to mention that I add 2 2x4's on top of the hive stand to place the 2 hives on. Yes they do hang over the dimension of the base but this is very stable. I should have added that photo. I'll add that somehow. Thanks for pointing that out ottoallen.
Trust me, these dimensions are good and I have used these stands for years. I will try to add the photo at the end of the video.
Just so everybody knows, the standard Langstroth hive is 161/4 X 20.
Even sides touching there is not enough space for 2 hives. With telescoping covers on each , forget about it! Do you have any pictures with full size hives with telescoping covers?
I have not made a slatted rack. I use an oil trap under my hives and have never used a slatted rack. THe oil trap is to help with the beetle problem. IT works too.
nice one thanks!
kidgecartoon 3 weeks ago
You may lengthen the rails to what ever length you want to hold more than 2 hives if you wish, although I do advise to use a hardwood for the rails if you lengthen them more than 4 feet long. Thanks
foraminotomy 10 months ago
I did fail to mention that I add 2 2x4's on top of the hive stand to place the 2 hives on. Yes they do hang over the dimension of the base but this is very stable. I should have added that photo. I'll add that somehow. Thanks for pointing that out ottoallen.
Trust me, these dimensions are good and I have used these stands for years. I will try to add the photo at the end of the video.
foraminotomy 10 months ago
Just so everybody knows, the standard Langstroth hive is 161/4 X 20.
Even sides touching there is not enough space for 2 hives. With telescoping covers on each , forget about it! Do you have any pictures with full size hives with telescoping covers?
Thanks,
ottoallen1 11 months ago
Hey Paul, Thank you!!! I bought my materials today and cut my wood. Do you know how to make a slatted rack?
MrLarryhoward1 1 year ago
@MrLarryhoward1
I have not made a slatted rack. I use an oil trap under my hives and have never used a slatted rack. THe oil trap is to help with the beetle problem. IT works too.
foraminotomy 1 year ago
Thank you Paul. I really like the cans with oil. We have no beetles here but the ants are a real pain.
magprob 1 year ago