Double Brood

[Stromnessbees]

Here's another picture that goes with the zig-zag design:

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The holes are at the side of the top bar. That way the line won't get cut accidentally when burr comb is removed from the top.

Doris

[Trog]

Excellent idea, Doris, and now I won't hesitate to replace line on my sea-reel which really should be replaced after too much stretching! (As long as I have another use for it, I feel it's not just wasted!) Don't know why I didn't think of this myself; I re-use baler twine all over the garden, for tying bean-poles together, supporting broad beans, etc., etc!

[Jon]

I have a dozen frames which I want to insert in various colonies to let them draw their own comb.
What is best way to make the holes through the side bars - drill and 2mm bit?