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Title: Acorn frames
Post by: jtcmedic on January 29, 2020, 05:15:47 PM
Recently tested some acorn frames and foundations  and liked them alot. Contacted nick and put in a order they other day and he got them to me no problem, was a pleasure to work with as I changed my mind on amount 3 -4 times getting quotes and was Pleasant on  the phone. Can?t wait To make splits this spring.
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: Barhopper on January 29, 2020, 07:14:17 PM
All plastic triple waxed?
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: MikeyN.C. on January 29, 2020, 07:42:17 PM
Picture please. Don't know .
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: jtcmedic on January 29, 2020, 07:53:12 PM
Quote from: Barhopper on January 29, 2020, 07:14:17 PM
All plastic triple waxed?
yes sir.
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: jtcmedic on January 29, 2020, 07:56:33 PM
Quote from: MikeyN.C. on January 29, 2020, 07:42:17 PM
Picture please. Don't know .
Here is a link to one study https://mybeesupply.com/pages/buying-the-right-frames-foundation (https://mybeesupply.com/pages/buying-the-right-frames-foundation)  (https://www.acornbee.com/plastic-frames/)
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: MikeyN.C. on January 29, 2020, 08:57:36 PM
I don't use those type, do y'all have good outcomes , with that type frames ?
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: jtcmedic on January 29, 2020, 09:00:00 PM
For me they drew them out faster then other brands.  Not as wonky either.
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: MikeyN.C. on January 29, 2020, 09:01:31 PM
For spinning purposes ?
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: jtcmedic on January 29, 2020, 09:20:35 PM
Not as wonky for wax building.(http://www.paulemar2.mysite.com/images/dscn7123.jpg)
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: MikeyN.C. on January 31, 2020, 06:43:34 PM
Looks like to much space between frames. What boxes and how many frames ?
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: MikeyN.C. on January 31, 2020, 06:44:26 PM
Are u using 9 frames in 10 frame box ?
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: MikeyN.C. on January 31, 2020, 08:31:58 PM
Swarm bee's seem too do that in a 5 frame nuc with 3 frames.
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: jtcmedic on January 31, 2020, 08:48:44 PM
Quote from: MikeyN.C. on January 31, 2020, 06:43:34 PM
Looks like to much space between frames. What boxes and how many frames ?
That was just a pic for what i consider wonky. I run deep 10 frame
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: MikeyN.C. on January 31, 2020, 09:48:59 PM
And how many frames?
Title: Re: Acorn frames
Post by: jtcmedic on January 31, 2020, 10:07:28 PM
Quote from: MikeyN.C. on January 31, 2020, 09:48:59 PM
And how many frames?
10