CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Tapered (4) 2x6x8s in 15.5" lengths to make end bars for 120 frames. That fills up the dust collector quickly.
Beekeeping
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ponytug
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CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Actually dado blade on the table saw. The jointer won't remove that amount of material.
Taper... The 3.75" at the top keeps the frames from swaying when a hive or trap is being moved, and helps to keep bee space consistent between frames (they won't lean). The taper creates bee space so bees can get around the edges of the frames.
It's fairly labor intensive to build frames from scratch... But assembled frames are about 6x as expensive as the materials used.
CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
We have a lot of local folks interested in keeping bees in these hives. We have hosted a few already, and have another visiting today. I will admit, as much as I love talking bees with new beekeepers, I do enjoy the zen of working hives alone and in peace when I have the chance.
CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
I am looking at buying a thickness planer. The surfaces of many of these pieces is simply nowhere near flat. I had to use the table saw to plane them true, so I could get a consistent taper with the dado blade. A technique that works, but I don't feel very comfortable doing.
ponytug
Super Member
I hear you on wood quality.
In my book, any operation on a table saw that can be avoided by using a different technique is a good one. I realize others are more comfortable with table saws, but to me their primary use is breaking down sheet goods. I would rather use a joiner or planer to get pieces flat/square.
All the best,
Peter
In my book, any operation on a table saw that can be avoided by using a different technique is a good one. I realize others are more comfortable with table saws, but to me their primary use is breaking down sheet goods. I would rather use a joiner or planer to get pieces flat/square.
All the best,
Peter
CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Agreed. The 2x6s had large humps across the surface of one side, soI really needed to true them up. I'm really particular, even when it comes to building a box for bees. I can obtain a nice, 12" wide, thickness planer for $300 USD on marketplace. The alternative is possible injury, and or copious amounts of time to remedy the issue in other ways, or producing more scrap. Having the right tools, makes life so much more enjoyable
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LittleBittyBigJohn
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I got a Dewalt 735 planer last year. I am happy with it. It's insane how much sawdust it generates.
CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Does it have a dust collection port? I do have a 2hp collection system.
CloverKnollFarms
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