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conductors of heat, and also give a foothold for the bees, both 

 of which are desirable qualities. 



FOOT-POWER SAW. 



Every apiarist, who keeps only a few bees, will find, if he 

 makes his own hives, a foot-power saw very valuable. I have 

 used, with great satisfaction, the admirably combined foot- 

 power saw of W. F. & John Barnes Co. It permits rapid work, 



Fig. 117. 



Horse-Power. — From A. I. Boot Co. 



insures uniformity, and enables the apiarist to give a finish to 

 his work that would rival that of the cabinet-maker. 



Those who procure such a machine should learn to file and 

 set the saw, and should never run the machine when not in 

 perfect order. 



When just beginning the business it will generally be 

 wise to secure a fully equipped hive of some bee keeper or 

 dealer in supplies. If there is a hive factory near at hand, it 

 may pay to buy all hives ready made ; otherwise high freights 

 may make this unprofitable, If a person wishes to manufacture 



