Project Description
Wax Foundation Support Pins
Use our Support Pins instead of wire to prevent foundation from sagging. Insert the support pin through pre-drilled holes in the end bars to hold the foundation. Preferred by beginner beekeepers who use wax foundation because it is much easier than cross wiring foundation.
hey make cross wiring brood frames unnecessary. We do recommend cross wiring frames for extracted supers to avoid blow-outs.
1. Start with assembled frames with wax foundation installed.
2. Insert pins into the eyelet holes on the end bars of your wooden frame. Use above guide for appropriate
number of pins. We suggest using 4 pins for medium or shallow frames and 8 pins for deep frames.
3. Space pins out along the end bar to provide the best support. Align the split in the support pin with the
foundation before pushing through the end bar holes. If the pins are difficult to push through the holes,
gently use the hammer to tap them through. Be careful not to harm the wax foundation; it is very fragile.
4. The split in the metal support pin will slide into the wax foundation to secure the wax to the frame.
These pins will provide additional support once the bees build out the comb. Gently holding the wax
foundation next to the support pin when pushing the pins into the side bar may be needed.
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