Project Description
Wedged Top & Groove Bottom Bee Frame
Wooden frames and beeswax foundation are the most classic and historical types of frames and foundation used for standard Langstroth hives. Although plastic frames are easier, wood keeps us closest to our beekeeping roots.
The frames have a small horizontal piece of wood (“the wedge”) attached to the top bar. It can be pried off and nailed back on once the foundation hooks are placed. This wedge is the piece that holds the foundation securely to the top bar of the frame. An extra benefit of wedged top bars is that they are easy to clean when replacing comb.
The top bars measure 19” long by 1.125” wide and the bottom bars measure 17.75” long by .75” wide.
Use with 5 5/8” foundation (any type) and 6 5/8” medium supers.
Shallow Honey size: 5 5/8″ Frames for use with 5 5/8″ Shallow Honey Supers and 4 3/4″ Duragilt foundation
Medium Honey Super size: 6 1/4″ Frames for use with 6 5/8″ Medium Honey Supers and 5 5/8″ Duragilt foundation
Deep Hive Body size: 9 1/8″ Frames for use with 9 5/8″ Deep Hive Bodies and 8 1/2″ Duragilt foundation
Wedged Top Bars are best for pure beeswax foundation.
