Buying individual hive parts?

[BernardBlack]

Are there any places where you can buy individual hive parts, without having to buy the whole item?

I have an open mesh floor, still in good condition, but one of the wooden (cedar) sides is split. Seems a waste to have to buy the whole open mesh floor package, when all I need is one wooden side.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Edited. Missed the essence of the post.
DIY?
Can you fill and clamp it?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Yes most of the likely suspects sell them

I don't know, can't recall many selling bits of individual items (like one side rail or a single side of a floor)

 

[Erichalfbee]

I don't know, can't recall many selling bits of individual items (like one side rail or a single side of a floor)

Yes edited. Misunderstood the post.

 

[Patrick1]

OI don't think anyone would be able to supply that piece, unless you can trace the original manufacturer then the shipping and special item cost would come into play, just buy a new one, they are reasonably priced.

 

[Mint Bee]

As Patrick, never seen components parts advertised. If you contact original vendor they might have odd bits about. Personally I've frequently nailed, screwed and glued bit together to keep them going for a few years more, but I find it rewarding to not just throw things away. I have a special pile in the shed of wood offcuts marked for might come in handy just for that very task.
If the hives are static, on good stands, a bit of bodging will keep the bees happy if no gaps left.Its only humans that care what the hives look like . Cheap basic OMF will set you back £15 plus postage so if I can find the bits of similar sized wood, the only cost of repair is my time in the workshop

 

[BernardBlack]

The OMF came along with a colony I bought, so it’s not one i bought myself. It’s in good condition, bar the split on one side. Might have wood glue lying about somewhere, maybe that’s worth a try.