10 Frame - 9 5/8" Deep Hive Body (a.k.a. Brood Box)
Genuine Mann Lake Ltd. "COMMERCIAL GRADE"*
Why do your hives look so nice? Why don't you offer the cheap, budget or economy wood with knot holes? Did you know that in the overall scheme of things that a complete hive using the "commercial grade" hive body results in only about $2 to $3 more in the overall cost of your complete hive? Actually I think my complete hive assembled using "commercial grade" wood for the hive body may even sell for less than many or most of the same complete, assembled hives you can find elsewhere using budget and/or economy grade hive bodies. Don't be fooled by kits that are NOT ASSEMBLED... or require you to assemble the frames and foundations (a pain for most of us.). this hive is fully assembled including assembled frames and foundation.
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Check out my complete, assembled hive with with "commercial grade" wooden hive bodies
My hives don't include unnecessary items typically not found in SW Florida hives (i.e., inner cover). Also the migratory cover slides on from the side to shove, nudge, or push bees from the top bars rather than squishing them as does trying to gently lower on telescoping covers.
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*COMMERCIAL GRADE = as defined by Mann Lake is their most popular grade. Tight, solid knots, small pitch pockets and small, tight cracks are acceptable for this grade. Imperfections that interfere with the structure and functionality of the box are not accepted. Black knots larger than a quarter dollar are not acceptable. Fingers and rabbet ears must be free of knots. Knots with cracks going all the way through, as long as the knot is solid are acceptable. Small knots in the hand hold are acceptable, unless in the thin part of hand hold. Black edge knots or planer skips with½" (1.27 cm) the thickness or less can be missing from the top or bottom of the board.
"PICK UP ONLY" at an upcoming BASF beekeeping meeting or possibly make arrangements to meet with Denrig to pick up items.
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Mann Lakes' "Commercial Grade" Hive Bodies
$29.95 each (plus tax)
UNASSEMBLED (Nails are not included) |
$34.95 each (plus tax)
ASSEMBLED (Stapled) |
$78.95 each (plus tax)
ASSEMBLED with Frames
(includes 10 assembled wooden frames with choice of Rite-Cell® wax-coated, black or natural (yellow) foundation)
ASSEMBLED with Frames
(includes 10 assembled wooden frames with choice of Rite-Cell® wax-coated, black or natural (yellow) foundation)
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