What do you think about a super with one end made of perspex?

mick · November 23, 2006, 01:46:26 AM

Im thinking of doing this with a rebated super. Half inch perspex or so for the front wall, instead of the pine. I could cover it with with something to keep out the light. Then I could peek in, maybe set up a cam or something.

Do any of the Gurus see any problems/benefits with this.

thegolfpsycho · November 23, 2006, 01:52:48 AM

You mean something like this? http://home.comcast.net/~golfpsycho/obhive.html

I promised this one to Robo, and fouled up, but I'll get it to him this year

mick · November 23, 2006, 02:08:56 AM

Wow thats a more advanced concept than mine, but would all 4 walls made of perspex be a problem with light getting in?

Cindi · November 23, 2006, 10:54:33 AM

Quote from: thegolfpsycho on November 23, 2006, 01:52:48 AM
You mean something like this? http://home.comcast.net/~golfpsycho/obhive.html

I promised this one to Robo, and fouled up, but I'll get it to him this year

Nice job!! Do you construct and sell these or something? Good for you.

Michael Bush · November 23, 2006, 07:13:09 PM

Or this?

http://www.bushfarms.com/images/LangDeepObservation.jpg
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesobservationhives.htm

Cindi · November 24, 2006, 12:15:03 AM

Quote from: Michael Bush on November 23, 2006, 07:13:09 PM
Or this?

http://www.bushfarms.com/images/LangDeepObservation.jpg
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesobservationhives.htm

Impressive site, I want an observation hive for sure, it would be fun with so many people around my home to really see what is going on inside the hive. But, It sure sounds like a lot of finiky work to build. Maybe if I read the description about 20 times I might get it down pat. Cindi

thegolfpsycho · November 24, 2006, 12:27:14 AM

Making an observation hive is pretty simple. The first one I ever had was just a base, a couple 2x4's with braces, some mirror clips, glass, and a pvc pipe to let them outside the house. There are plans on the web for different styles. Talk to the shop class at the local high school or junior high, and they can throw it together in a few days for you, for the cost of material. The junior high built me a real nice one, which my dad later donated back to the science class, while I was away at college.

Cindi · November 24, 2006, 12:45:03 AM

Might be a good winter project. I wouldn't want to ask the school to do this for me. I'll check out the internet, the simpler the better, and I imagine the bees don't care. Thanks for the reply. Cindi