Types of wood filler

[Matthew Roberts]

Hi, does anyone know if there is any issue using two part wood filler on my hives? What would people recommend to mend second quality equipment?
Thanks

 

[Newbeeneil]

Hi, does anyone know if there is any issue using two part wood filler on my hives? What would people recommend to mend second quality equipment?
Thanks

I use a two part acrylic wood filler which works well and I’ve never had a complaint yet!

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I use the cheapest I can find.
Not that I've ever seen the need to use any on 'second quality' kit, just came in handy when I acquired a load of old flat pack stuff that had sat in someone's shed for a decade at an auction once.

 

[pargyle]

I use the cheapest car body filler I can buy when I convert my Paynes poly nucs into 8 frames removing the feeder .... works for me. The bees have never complained. I've used decorators caulk as well to fill waxmoth damage in poly hives.

 

[OldFarm]

I've drilled out loose knots, plugged with dowel, then mixed sawdust with wood glue to fill any gaps.

 

[Ed the Beek]

I've used 'No more nails' (other brands are available) I keep some up at the apiary for emergency use.

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Hi, does anyone know if there is any issue using two part wood filler on my hives? What would people recommend to mend second quality equipment?
Thanks

A friend of mine had a car which had an exhaust repair using concrete and wire netting. Maybe some 3 parts sand and 1 of cement after priming the hole with PVA would work?