Hi GG ...
Can't comment on cut comb as that's a dark art as far as I'm concerned. However, I have often used foundationless frames in the supers as you describe and the bees draw them out really well if there's a good flow. Make sure the hive is perfectly level or you'll have an interesting time pulling the frames out.
I should add that I've no experience of how strong a heather 'flow' is, my comments are for spring/summer hedgerow forage. However, I don't see any real difference between how quickly bees draw foundation or build it from scratch (other than the wax is particularly lovely in the latter
).
PS Don't you have a day job?
PPS Use 1 cm of foundation (1/2" for Brexiters) to save wonga and secure it firmly in the slot. I've had a few strips drop out this year. Others simply turn the bar that holds the foundation down through 90
o and coat it with melted wax.
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