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THE bee-keeper's guxde ; 



The Daisy fastener (Fig^. 173) uses heat from a lamp, and 

 so fixes by melting rather than pressure. It is preferred, as it 

 is quicker, neater, and saves wax. In the Parker the pressed 

 portion is of course lost. 



Still other machines for the same purpose are in the mar- 

 ket. Our British friends recommend grooving; the sections on 

 all sides in the center to receive the foundation, as we often 

 groove the top. They also recommend splitting the top in 



Fig. 173. 



DaUy FouHihitiun Fnstener. — From A. I. Root Co. 



the middle and in placing together, after adjusting one-half, 

 add the foundation, and then crowd down the other side, thus 

 holding the foundation in place. These methods may be 

 ^easily tried. 



Foundation can be fastened in the brood-frames rapidly 

 and very securely by simply pressing it against the rectan- 

 gular projection from the top-bar already described. This may 

 be done by use of a case-knife, dipped in honey to prevent its 

 sticking. In this case a block (Fig. 174, a) should reach up 

 into the frame from the side which is nearest to the rectan- 

 gular projection— it will be remembered that the projection is 



