Langstroth frames

[beepig]

I’m in th process of refurbing a Langstroth jumbo. No knowledge of them so a bit blind. New frames arrived and side stems without a channel for foundation. Is this normal

 

[Hivemaker.]

Yes.

 

[beepig]

Thank you

 

[tidymeup]

I definitely reccomend wiring your frames.

 

[madasafish]

I run Lang jumbos. Wiring is essential. I glue and nail frames.. much stronger..

A full jumbo broodbox is for the strong - start doing yoga back exercises(I am serious)

 

[Finman]

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When waxing the frame it is important to leave 10 mm gap between lower bar and wax. Otherwise the comb makes a wave when wax enlarges in the heat of the hive.