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Title: Plans for frame wiring jig?
Post by: TheMasonicHive on April 13, 2010, 12:44:25 PM
Does anyone out there have plans for a frame wiring jig they could show me?

I am going to be building a few jigs, including the frame assembly one that Robo has out there, but I can't find anything for a frame wiring jig.

Anyone?  Please help!
Title: Re: Plans for frame wiring jig?
Post by: TheMasonicHive on April 15, 2010, 08:07:05 PM
I'm quite shocked that I've gotten no response whatsover on this one.

Robo, Michael Bush?  ANYONE?
Title: Re: Plans for frame wiring jig?
Post by: G3farms on April 15, 2010, 09:07:04 PM
What kind of jig are you looking for??

G3
Title: Re: Plans for frame wiring jig?
Post by: Sparky on April 15, 2010, 09:40:28 PM
Here you go Mason.  http://www.beesource.com/build-it-yourself/foundation-form-board/ (http://www.beesource.com/build-it-yourself/foundation-form-board/)
Title: Re: Plans for frame wiring jig?
Post by: jhs494 on April 16, 2010, 10:42:58 PM
I just use the three nail method. I place two nails in the inside upper corners, then I place one slightly below the bottom rail of the frame.
You place it over the top nails and bow the bottom rail over the lower nail. This bows it out and causes the sides two flex inward.
Wire the frame then when you remove from the lower nail the sides flex back out. It makes the wire very tight.

I had ordered a spring loaded wire holder from Kelleys, and these three nails came with it, and instructions. I think it works pretty good and simple to set up.

Just My two cents!