HIVES AND BOXES. 



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them on even with the bottom, leaving the space of one 

 inch at top, to receive the lid. In the center of the bot- 

 tom of the end pieces, put in an iron dowel-pin made of 

 '/, in. round iron, long enough to reach into the holes in 

 the bottom-board. 



The top, or lid, when completed, should be 29'/^ X 30'/, 

 in. It is preferable that it consist of three pieces, but 

 two will do. Cut them 

 29'/^ in. long, and so 

 that they will make a 

 width of 19 in. Two 

 pieces 19 in. long, 1'/, 

 in. wide, and '/^ in. thick 

 should be nailed flatwise 

 on the under side at each 

 end. Two other strips 

 29'/, in. long, T/, in. 

 wide, by '/, in. thick, are 

 to be nailed at the sides, 

 which forms the entire 

 rim of the lid. The cor- 

 ners of the hive are held 

 together by an appliance 

 designed for the piarpose 

 by Mr. Quinby, and known as the " Quinby Hive 

 Clasp " (fig. 37). It will be found admirable to use on 

 any hive, as nailing is avoided, and strength and solidity 

 secured. At the same time hives can be readily taken 

 apart for examination, or to pack away when not in use. 



With the required number of frames in the center, and 

 space for boxes at sides and top, the hive is now ready to 

 set up (fig. 38). 



POSITION" OF THE FRAMES. 



The question often arises as to whether the frames 

 should stand at right angles to, or parallel with the front 



Fig. 37. — QUDTBT HIVB CLASP. 



