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Title: Splitting up small cell foundation for starter strips?
Post by: jpryce on March 31, 2010, 06:47:22 PM

Hi,
I'm getting my first package on Friday and I'm going small cell(5.1 to start with). I have the wired small cell foundation( 8 1/2) for deeps. Can I cut those into
3 strips for foundation starters in the frames even though the foundation is wired? I'm planning on giving them 3 full frames of foundation in the middle and the rest of the frames just starter strips.

Thanks,
Julie

Title: Re: Splitting up small cell foundation for starter strips?
Post by: doak on March 31, 2010, 07:30:13 PM

I would try to fine out what size foundation they came from.
Which will not matter if you start with 100% starter strips.
They will build what ever suits them.

Some one with experience in working with change overs will chime in, I'm sure. :)doak

Title: Re: Splitting up small cell foundation for starter strips?
Post by: Michael Bush on March 31, 2010, 10:18:39 PM

I'd just use wood strips instead. Cutting wired wax is difficult at best. Wood is more permanent and just as effective.

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