KTBH or TTBH Plans?

winenutguy · November 02, 2008, 11:33:24 AM

Does anyone have plans or know of a site where I can find plans for KTBH and TTBH? I have seen Mr. Bush's site but I'd like to get some other opinions and perspectives as well. Also, are they available commercially? I'm a newbee but I've been reading about these things and I find them really fascinating. I think natural comb is one of natures most beautiful works of art and having a couple of hives that do that is very appealing. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Best wishes, Winenutguy.

BjornBee · November 02, 2008, 12:09:34 PM

You might want to check out www.bwrangler.com

He has one of the best sites for TBH's and many links.

Cacklewack · November 11, 2008, 03:34:09 AM

I suggest taking a look at the plans at the website below that Michael refers to. You can search for "how to build a top bar hive" and you'll find a PDF file that lays out, quite clearly, how to create a top bar hive.

Cheers,
Matt

Michael Bush · November 11, 2008, 10:05:15 AM

http://hirschbachapiary.com/
The other one is filtered (as you can see in Matt's post) or I would give you that. Try a google search on "Top Bar Hives" and "Barefoot".

winenutguy · November 11, 2008, 06:51:34 PM

Thank you all! Does anyone have any preference concerning the type of wood used? Ceder, Pine, Etc.? Treated or untreated? I also want to put a window in mine. Thank you all again.
Best, Winenutguy.

Michael Bush · November 11, 2008, 08:45:17 PM

Treated wood will kill bees. Untreated of any kind will do fine. Pine is light and cheap. Cedar is light and rot resistant and expensive. :)

winenutguy · November 11, 2008, 09:49:01 PM

Thank you Mr. Bush. I think I'll go with cedar. I have some in my forest and one of them has to come down. I have a friend thet will mill it for me for a piece of the tree. Thank you for confirming my thinking! Best wishes, Winenutguy.

Brian D. Bray · November 12, 2008, 02:34:06 AM

Quote from: winenutguy on November 11, 2008, 09:49:01 PM
Thank you Mr. Bush. I think I'll go with cedar. I have some in my forest and one of them has to come down. I have a friend thet will mill it for me for a piece of the tree. Thank you for confirming my thinking! Best wishes, Winenutguy.

Why don't you cut a 3 foot section out of that cedar tree and the cut that so you have a U running full length, kind of a dug out TBH? Put a Salish Box painting on each end. Sure make a nifty conversation piece.

Cindi · November 16, 2008, 12:25:46 PM

Quote from: Brian D. Bray on November 12, 2008, 02:34:06 AM
Why don't you cut a 3 foot section out of that cedar tree and the cut that so you have a U running full length, kind of a dug out TBH? Put a Salish Box painting on each end. Sure make a nifty conversation piece.

Now Brian, you certainly do come up with some very interesting things, you be that thinker man :) :) :) have a most wonderful and awesome life and day, love life, great health. Cindi

mtbe · December 03, 2008, 06:54:57 PM

I built these. Smaller hives, but you can increase the size as you wish. I like the view window.

http://www.backyardhive.com/images//backyardhiveplans_a.pdf

idav5d · January 04, 2009, 11:18:52 PM

Here's a cool one that I stumbled across. It's made from some 4x4, 2x4, and plywood... nifty!

EDIT: apparently I am not allowed to post images or links yet, so use your imagination! :-D