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NAILING FRAMES. 

 The Hoffman frame is the only one that presents any 

 difficulty to the novice. It is the writer's experience that 

 others than beginners have difficulty in nailing Hoffman 

 frames; in fact it is a rare thing to see them properly put 

 together. A reference to Fig. 18 will show two end-bars 

 of similar pattern. Now, the upper half of the end-bar 

 on the left is planed to a V edge ; that on the right-hand is 

 , — , ^ flat. If the frame is 



turned end-for-end so ' 

 as to obtain a view of 

 the other side, it will 

 be remarked that the 



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left hand. When the 

 frame is held up before 

 the operator it should 

 resemble the diagram. 



To nail the frames together, place a top-bar upside 

 down on a solid bench, pick up two side-bars, taking care 

 that the flat edge is on the left hand (this is necessary 

 because the frame is upside down), and press them dowB 

 over the top-bar — they will stand there by friction — 

 place a bottom-bar in the mortice of the side pieces and 

 secure with two nails (using 1 inch by 18 gauge) in each 

 end. Turn the frame up the right way and drive two 

 nails (11/4 inches by 17) each end through the top-bar 

 into the side pieces When correctly nailed, and placed 

 in the hive, they should appear as in Fig. 19. 



WIRING FRAMES. 

 Should the beginner wire the frames'? Well, it 

 depends on the number of hives. If one only is wanted 

 or cared for it is waste of time to wire. A hive to build 

 comb-honey in frames for the household is better not 

 bothered with wire. It serves no purpose, and is only a 

 hindrance when the comb is cut clear from the frame and 

 placed on the table. When Bolton hives are in use, the 



