Frame Assembly, Is There A Better Way?

[Ben Framed]

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

[Garigal]

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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[rast]

 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.

[Acebird]

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

[Robo]

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/

[paus]

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

[Ben Framed]

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

[TheHoneyPump]

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.

[Seeb]

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

LOL