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Title: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: Ben Framed on June 19, 2020, 06:47:29 PM

When I began, I did not want to invest a lot into equipment. I searched youtube and found this. I was very impressed. Though on a smaller scale, (a smaller jug), this how I assemble my frames. Thanks to Beeman Pierre!

https://youtu.be/kptalQBiBRk

Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: Garigal on June 19, 2020, 07:48:35 PM

I was looking into these only last night after assembling some frames without a jig, you guys in the US are lucky that you can get them off the shelf from Mann Lake for US$28.95 currently.

https://www.mannlakeltd.com/10-frame-assembly-jig

The only one I have been able to find here in Australia is US$126 (AU$185), but it does have handles!

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Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: rast on June 19, 2020, 08:03:05 PM

Yep, I built a ten frame one on the same principle. I have seen some designs that use elastic/rubber straps instead of the slide in boards, may make removal a little easier.

Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: Acebird on June 20, 2020, 09:10:01 AM

https://youtu.be/pXGETkl546g
I built this from scrap wood just for fun. I was trying to convince a commercial guy to automate.

Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: Robo on June 20, 2020, 10:04:28 AM

I have tried a bunch of them over the years. Had the Kelley one with screen door springs for many years. However I have found the simpler design of Ross's from myoldtools to work the best for me. I find the 20 frame size works best for me so have a few of them. Years ago I put some plans together for folks here.

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The plans are here for anyone interested -> https://www.beevac.com/plans-and-downloads/

Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: paus on June 20, 2020, 03:54:21 PM

I built the Robo jig and as I stated a few weeks ago I wish I had built it for at least 20 frames.

Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: Ben Framed on June 20, 2020, 11:50:14 PM

Robo has good ideas. Jeff Horchoff of St. Francis Abby in Louisiana continually says nice things about the Robo Vac.

Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: TheHoneyPump on June 21, 2020, 03:12:15 AM

I have assembled and wired so many thousands of frames in my early years, I'd be building frames all night in my sleep ... I uncontrollably shudder when I walk through a bee store and see frame sticks neatly stacked on the shelf. This is why I just buy the one piece frames or preassembled.
Watching just a few seconds of the videos above, I got severe flashbacks. Thanks ... for the return of tics via a mini PTSD episode. A restless night ahead.

Title: Re: Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?
Post by: Seeb on June 21, 2020, 10:47:06 AM

Thanks ... for the return of tics via a mini PTSD episode. A restless night ahead.

LOL

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