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1. Lay out all the pieces for a single frame on a flat
surface.
2. Apply a small amount of glue to the u-shape
slots on the end panels, then fit the top and
bottom bars into the slots. Glue is not completely
necessary but will make the frame more robust.
3. Check that the frame is square, then nail all
pieces together.
4. Glue comb guides in only when using natural
foundation in your brood box. If you plan to use
a plastic or wax foundation (not supplied) do
not use the comb guide strips. Turn frame upside
down, add a few drops of glue to the slot on the
underside of top bar and insert the comb guide.
5. Repeat for remaining frames.
IMPORTANT:
When installing your
bees, make sure the brood frames
are pressed together in the centre of
the box with any extra space spread
evenly across both outside edges.
1. Dry fit the 2 brood box side panels and 2 brood
box end panels together as shown.
• If finger joints are tight due to natural timber
expansion or contraction use the sandpaper
(supplied) to adjust.
2. Hold the finger joints tightly together (clamp
optional) and use the assembly tool (square
drive bit and square drive screws) to secure
through the pilot holes. Take care to stop when
the head is flush with the wood surface.
If using
a drill, be careful not to overtighten or the
wood may split
.
2 x brood box end panels
2 x brood box side panels
PARTS
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
BROOD BOX ASSEMBLY
2 x end
panels
PARTS (SHOWN FOR SINGLE FRAME ONLY)
1 x top bar
1 x comb guide
1 x bottom bar
BROOD FRAME ASSEMBLY
glue
glue
glue
glue
BROOD FRAME HARDWARE – ACTUAL SIZE
65 x nails
BROOD BOX SCREW KIT – ACTUAL SIZE
29 x square drive screws
