Super bodge

[Beagle23]

So I made a bit of a bodge building my last super, I'm not sure exactly what I did wrong but the result is that there are a few gaps at the top, between frames, that allow the bees to exit/enter the hive at these points.
On the plus side it's providing easy access to and from the super for my bees (no navigating the brood box and QX), on the down side I guess it may be making it more difficult to regulate temperature and extra opportunities for robbers.


I'm not suite sure what to do with it as there are stores spread throughout the frames.
Any thoughts?

 

[enrico]

Waterproof gaffa tape, wrap it round the top edge using a wooden queen excluder as a guide to get it level. It has worked for me in the past, your biggest problem will be wasps later in the year. Build another super and only use that one in emergencies! I put a big Red Cross on mine and use it for swarms etc.
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[MartinL]

If it's a matter of opposite corners being high you could try weighing down the box.

Over just a couple of days it should warp into the correct shape. 2 or 3 concrete blocks on top of the roof section should do it?

 

[JWF]

If it's a matter of opposite corners being high you could try weighing down the box.

Over just a couple of days it should warp into the correct shape. 2 or 3 concrete blocks on top of the roof section should do it?

Or a ratchet strap would achieve the same thing too.

 

[deanrpwaacs]

Sponge . Poke it in the hole . Sorted .

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[Beagle23]

So it seems the consensus is that the extra entrances/exits are not a good thing and I need to plug.

The problem with the super (other than me not paying attention in woodworking class), is that the top of the frames are not flush with the top of the super walls, so they're not sitting on an internal lip (like in my other supers), but the top of the frames constitute the highest point of the super so the super above sits on the top of the frames rather than flush on the walls of the box (hope that makes sense)

 

[ShinySideUp]

So I made a bit of a bodge building my last super, I'm not sure exactly what I did wrong but the result is that there are a few gaps at the top, between frames, that allow the bees to exit/enter the hive at these points.

Any thoughts?

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[MartinL]

Simple, all you need to do is remove some of the wood where the runners sit. Thereby lowering all the frames by the height they currently protrude above the box.

Then avoid the same mistake next time you build a box.

 

[madasafish]

Simple, all you need to do is remove some of the wood where the runners sit. Thereby lowering all the frames by the height they currently protrude above the box.

Then avoid the same mistake next time you build a box.

Cylindrical cutting bit. Electric drill. Draw depth required on inside 5 minutes each side cutting. Job done..
(been there bodged that)

 

[Angularity]

Quick question, have you saved yourself £18 for the super, or do you now wish you'd spent the money??

 

[Beagle23]

Umm yep, I wish I'd just bought one, unfortunately the Missus is starting to frown every time the postman turns up with more bee kit.

 

[Beagle23]

Cylindrical cutting bit. Electric drill. Draw depth required on inside 5 minutes each side cutting. Job done..
(been there bodged that)

Alternatively, buy a new one, transfer the frames and throw my monstrosity onto the bonfire

 

[Angularity]

Umm yep, I wish I'd just bought one, unfortunately the Missus is starting to frown every time the postman turns up with more bee kit.

I know that feeling...

Having spent the best part of £2k on hives/bees/other kit, it's hard to hold up a 500g jar of honey and say, "Look, it was all worth it".

 

[Millet]

If you have not glued it take it to bits and put it back together properly.

 

[Beagle23]

I know that feeling...

Having spent the best part of £2k on hives/bees/other kit, it's hard to hold up a 500g jar of honey and say, "Look, it was all worth it".

We walk a dangerous line.

 

[enrico]

If there is a metal or plastic runner on the wooden edge where the frames sit then remove it, that will let the frames down a bit, you don't need it, they will just stick the frames to the edge a bit more so lift using your j hive tool. It is easy to make the sides to the right measurement and forget having to add the runners.
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