Most all the frames I use now are either sc wired wax or foundation-less. I bought a used hank crank extractor. What is going to happen if I put the frame in?? Big fat mess, or nice honey?
Thanks
Shar
I have heard you can extract foundationless frames but, would love to hear from some one that has actually done it.
Not sure if this answers all your questions, but it's a start.
http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php/topic,16673.0.html
It can be done, if the comb is connected to the frame on at least 3 sides and you go cautiously. I know many disagree, but I find spending the time up front to wire your foundationless frames makes for easier work down the road with less excitement.
Just like 100% of foreclosures happen to houses with mortgages, 100% of my comb blowouts have happened with unwired comb.
(http://www.bushkillfarms.com/photos/d/398-3/Picture.jpg)
I also recommend that the comb be attached on at least three sides. Spin slowly but in a steady manner. Don't rush.
Sincerely,
Brendhan
thank you I feel a little bit safer about it now. :)
I would think a radial extractor would also be a better bet than a tangentant extractor
For foundationless frames in an extractor one should follow these guidelines:
1. Ridgid comb, not shoft, at least one month old.
2. Attached to 3 sides of the frames.
3. Radial extractor preferred.
4. Use ramp switch, staft slow and increase speed gradually (good idea anytime).
5. Ramp extractor speed down to off (also a good idea anytime).
6. Use of uncapping knife, of some kind, or uncapping fork is assumed.
Mine is an older hand crank...I bought it because it really seemed like a good price. I am hoping to have a decent amount of surplus this year. It is the kind you have to turn frames, is that tangential?
yes, that is a tangential.
justgojumpit
>For foundationless frames in an extractor one should follow these guidelines:
1. Ridgid comb, not shoft, at least one month old.
2. Attached to 3 sides of the frames.
3. Radial extractor preferred.
4. Use ramp switch, staft slow and increase speed gradually (good idea anytime).
5. Ramp extractor speed down to off (also a good idea anytime).
6. Use of uncapping knife, of some kind, or uncapping fork is assumed.
And all of that is true of wired wax as well...