INSPECTION CASE FOR BEEHIVES. 87 



(Fig. 77), to form a groove to prevent the glass 

 falling into the case. 



The bottom pieces are 7 in. long by lj in. by 

 \ in., and are to be nailed on the projecting ends 

 of the bottom side pieces, to form a rebate to 

 keep the case in position on the hive. 



Four end pieces are required, 10^ in. by Ij in. 



^ _^^#* A 



Fig. 80. Securing End Openings of Inspection Case. 



by \ in., and are nailed to the top pieces, sides, 

 and through the bottom pieces, which will com- 

 plete the woodwork. 



Three pieces of glass will next be required, one 

 for the top, 1 ft. 5 in. long by 6 in. wide, and two 

 to fill the spaces at the sides. Two little buttons 

 are screwed on, as shown at B (Fig. 76), to keep 

 the top glass in position, while four small screws c 



Fig. 81. Cross Section of Inspection Case. 



will serve to keep the side glasses from falling off. 

 The spaces at each end are filled with four pieces 

 of calico or other suitable material, and an 

 arrangement is made here to get the fingers in to 

 lift the frames without letting the bees get out. 

 Fig. 80 will explain how this is done. One edge 

 of each piece of calico is hemmed, and a piece of 



