Wanted - 9 frame spacing tool

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ShaneJ

July 30, 2012, 08:53:20 AM
Hi guys,

To help with my bad measuring and spacing judgement I am after a metal 9 frame spacing tool.

I was looking at getting one from Dadant but when their shipping calculator said postage would be $119 or something I decided..umm.. actually I just swore a bit.

Anyway, if anyone has one they don't want anymore I would be happy to give you some dollars and pay for postage as long as you don't need to send it on its own private jet.

Or I would appreciate if someone wouldn't mind receiving one from Dadant and then posting it to me. I would obviously cover all costs  :)

Thank you
Shane

bernsad

#1
July 30, 2012, 09:25:54 AM
Shane, do you just want to space 9 frames in a 10 frame box? You could knock something up out of timber couldn't you? Or metal if you're a bit handy. If you can build an electrical controller for an extractor you should be able to manufacture something; you've got man skills.

ShaneJ

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July 30, 2012, 10:00:28 AM
I started a drawing with measurements etc that I was going to send to the local engineering shop to put through the cnc water jet to cut out for me. But after a few drinks on the weekend I lost interest and thought it would be easier to just buy one  :-D

If I can get one for a good price and it works well I may look at making some for other people in Australia as it seems no one here sells them  :?
Shane

Jim134

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July 30, 2012, 04:58:10 PM Last Edit: July 30, 2012, 10:12:10 PM by Jim 134
ShaneJ.........

 Are the boxes in Australia the same size as the USA ????

This is the one I have

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4875673297553088&id=de0cac6ad06cf029d9363bf0d0c73b24


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Intheswamp

#4
July 30, 2012, 07:51:08 PM
Quote from: Jim 134 on July 30, 2012, 04:58:10 PM
ShaneJ.........

  Are the boxes in Australia the same size as the USA ????

     BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)

They're the same size, Jim, but they have to build them with the rabbets for the frames on the bottom of the boxes....and cut the handles upside down.  :-D

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AllenF

#5
July 30, 2012, 08:35:31 PM
 :-D

ShaneJ

#6
July 30, 2012, 08:52:22 PM
 :roll:

It seems that our boxes are 10mm (just over 3/8 inch) narrower internally than yours. Inner width is 362mm.

I wonder if your frame spacer would still work  :?
Shane

AllenF

#7
July 30, 2012, 08:56:19 PM
Cut 5mm off each end.

Jim134

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July 30, 2012, 09:59:53 PM Last Edit: July 30, 2012, 10:15:15 PM by Jim 134
ShaneJ........

       If you PM me I will send you a template of one if you like so you can use at on a water jet .

This is the one a have

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4875673297553088&id=de0cac6ad06cf029d9363bf0d0c73b24

   BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)
"Tell me and I'll forget,show me and I may  remember,involve me and I'll understand"
        Chinese Proverb

"The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways."
John F. Kennedy
Franklin County Beekeepers Association MA. http://www.franklinmabeekeepers.org/

ShaneJ

#9
July 30, 2012, 10:28:44 PM
You have a PM Jim.
Shane

Jim134

#10
August 01, 2012, 03:02:14 PM
Frame spacer 9 frames in a 10-frame box.

http://youtu.be/qIpAtNyQles


    BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)
"Tell me and I'll forget,show me and I may  remember,involve me and I'll understand"
        Chinese Proverb

"The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways."
John F. Kennedy
Franklin County Beekeepers Association MA. http://www.franklinmabeekeepers.org/

JPBEEGETTER

#11
September 03, 2012, 01:32:47 PM
Why not just use the Stoller frame rest adapters that reduce the 10 frames to 9 frames, killing two birds with one stone, frame rest protection and spacing.  I have them in every hive and super I own .no crowding and fuller honey combs.  of course to each his own..
Bought 250 for .45 apiece from Rossman. now I see they are .65 apiece..got mine 6 yrs. ago. Beekeep getting expensive, huh?
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