10 Frame Medium Super Plans

Cut to exact size before assembling.

10 frame medium super plans.

For sides cut a smidgen over 19 7 8. Each super contains 10 frames. The four sided boxes used in beekeeping the ones that hold the frames of wax comb are referred to as hive bodies or supers depending on how they are used. For fronts and backs cut them a smidgen over 16 1 4.

For the 3 4 finger joints start your first cut 3 4 from the bottom. Note that the top finger is 5 8 not 3 4 and is trimmed to 3 8 long. The same box could be used at one time as a super and another as a hive body. Measure 5 8 down from the inside edge and make a mark.

Make 10 top bars 5 16 x 1 x 19 1 8. The plans presented in this article are for 10 frame medium hive bodies though tables on the cut list page provide dimensions for the other sizes. Full 10 frame deep boxes are nearly too heavy to move by the average person alone. A note on nomenclature.

Lifting one box that is too heavy can easily injure a knee or back. Beekeepers do it with their honey t shirt. 41 00 choose your options. Measure 3 8 in from the inside edge and make a mark.

If starting a colony without combs you ll need triangular comb guides. These frames need to rest so that they lie level and leaves enough room to add another bee box on top. Rabbet joints are an acceptable alternative. Full 10 frame medium boxes of honey are 15 lbs heavier than 8 frame box of honey.

1 x 12 clear pine. Medium super ten frame version quantity material dimensions notes. Because a 10 frame deep super can be very heavy 70 pounds we suggest using 10 frame mediums which usually top out around 35 pounds when full of honey. If you plan to fasten comb to the top bar you are done.

19 7 8 x 6 5 8 x 3 4 these are the long sides. 1 x 12 clear pine. Start by cutting the boards to length. Geek s beekeeping 2 1 mousepad.

16 1 4 x 6 5 8 x 3 4. Email a friend add to favorites view larger item code. Painting tips for your honey money bank. Free honey super construction plans sbe 0500 pdf 5pp.

Set the table saw arbor to 30 degrees and the fence 7 8 from the bottom of the saw blade. Medium super and 1x12 3 4 x 11 1 4 for the deep hive body. At this point cut box joints on all the board ends. Complete 10 frame medium super this assembled 10 frame beehive super kit saves you time and money while helping you prepare for the beekeeping season.

Bees often opt to move up before using 2 frames on outside. Beekeeping free original design woodworking plans. Use a push stick to prevent.