Quote Originally Posted by gavin View Post
I accidentally put one through the wash the other week. It came out as good as new. Just thought I'd throw that one in in case there are any improverished academics (ha! contradiction in terms ... ) looking in.
I bought 20 of them for £5-00 because I pull the ends off loose the spring bend and break them in my bag or pocket
Sometimes the quill bit comes loose but they are great really (and the weapon of choice for blind grafters)

Jon and Drumgerry
I know that's a list of moans but honestly it's the tip of the iceberg
I would rather folk go to their local assoc and if I had bees available I would tell the assoc (even if I'm not a member)
If say Thornes sell a £300 hive and point the newbie at me for bees I want to help but sometimes wish I hadn't