Yup, full time. I'nt it great?! About 70 colonies over the coming winter plus extra nucs.
Yes, I remember that and you are right about the issue. I also get bridging across the boxes in my wooden Nationals, often central rather than the lugs, so the issue of sticking boxes and frames isn't just the Swienties - even though the bee space in a wooden one is better respected. The other thing you highlighted was the likelihood of squashing bees on the frame lugs. Needs a bit extra care when putting boxes back together. One day I'll try your solution of trimming a piece off the rails.
Ideally Swienty would have provided a recess under base of the side panels to preserve the bottom space ... but then that would provide a hiding place for shy queens.
G.
Bookmarks