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After having my Hoffman frames snorted at derisively by a long-term member of my local BKA where I was giving a talk last week (he apparently insists on the use of plastic ends), I have discovered that whilst most (UK) Hoffman frames seem to have 35mm (1⅜") spacing, Dadant frames appear to use 38mm (1½") and "plastic ends" are in between at 36mm (1 7/16"). I'd not come across this before, perhaps because I've always used Hoffman brood frames in National hives and never given it further thought. Is there some history to the difference in sizes? Was there some disagreement over the measurement of comb spacing (ie. midrib to midrib distance) in wild comb at some point?
As it happens I have a box full of wild comb. Perhaps I should measure it myself.
James
As it happens I have a box full of wild comb. Perhaps I should measure it myself.
James