212 Power for Manufacturing. 
I have used, with great satisfaction, the admirably combined 
foot power saw of W. F. & John Barnes. It permits rapid 
work, 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 zever 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 
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freights make this unprofitable. If a person wishes to 
manufacture hives by the score, either for himself or others, 
even the foot power saw will soon become too slow and 
wearying. In this case some use wind power, which is too 
uncertain to give full satisfaction; others use horse power, 
and still others procure a small steam engine. 
