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tion is by using the "Parker" fixer (Fig. 25). The 

 guide is laid upon that part of the folded section to 

 which it is to be fixed, and then by a lever arrange- 

 ment the flat surface is pressed upon the foundation, 

 thus fixing it as before. At the same time the guide 

 is drawn into an upright position. 



Full sheets, though taking up a little more time in 

 fixing, and adding to the outlay, render the section 



Fia. 26. 



more secure for transit when full, as the bees build 

 cells and attach them all round to the wood. At 

 the same time the work of the bees is accelerated at 

 a time when every saving of time means a great 

 addition to the amount of honey stored. 



If the Abbott or Parker fixer is used to fix the top 

 of the sheet, a little melted wax at the sides will be an 

 advantage in keeping the sheet in the centre of the 



