What did you do in the 'workshop' today

[Parsonage Bees]

Just been out to check. The alignment isn't absolutely perfect, but it really isn't very far off. Quite possibly more down to me getting the sheets misaligned rather than the mould being wrong.

James

The Thorne product has lugs(?) that register the 2 sheets together. There's a bit of flex but they are pretty well aligned.
(I don't use mine this way up. Maybe I should?)

 

[JamezF]

Very pale wax btw.

What can I say? I have very clean bees

James

 

[JamezF]

On a related note I've often wondered if you could 3D print foundation rollers.

I believe it has been done. I feel sure I've seen a video or photos of such a thing. Seems like a lot of work if you still have to make the flat sheets though.

James

 

[JamezF]

The Thorne product has lugs(?) that register the 2 sheets together. There's a bit of flex but they are pretty well aligned.
(I don't use mine this way up. Maybe I should?)

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I reckon mine might be a rip-off of that. It has the lugs, too. It seems natural to use it the other way up though, so the edges retain the wax whilst it is being poured in.

James

 

[Parsonage Bees]

I reckon mine might be a rip-off of that. It has the lugs, too. It seems natural to use it the other way up though, so the edges retain the wax whilst it is being poured in.

James

I might have paid £30 a few years ago for mine. They are now £50!!
Don't know whether yours may be a 'rip off'. There can't be too many people making this product.

 

[JamezF]

Don't know whether yours may be a 'rip off'. There can't be too many people making this product.

I can't help wondering if, when a manufacturer/vendor gets a new product made in China, a whole load more don't get made on the quiet and offered on the likes of Aliexpress or Temu, eventually finding their way onto Ebay and Amazon.

James