44 BEE CULTURE. 
TIN POINTS FOR GLASSING SECTIONS. 
Two tin points should be inserted in the top-bar of the 
section, one-eighth of an inch from the edge, and the same 
in the bottom-bar. Between. these the glass may be 
inserted, bending down the tin points closely 
to it; the sides being full 2 inches in width, 
while the top and bottom are 4 of an inch 
less on either side—the glass will make all 
even. The glass may be taken off at pleasure, 
by simply straightening up the tin points. 
Some paste paper over the joints, to keep 
the package air-tight. However desirable the latter may 
be, the paper is a positive detriment, for it soon becomes 
covered with fly-specks and dirt, thus rendering it quite 
unattractive to the purchaser. 
The above directions are for sections used in wide frames 
(Fig. 23.) Those with the tight top-bar, used in the Comb- 
honey Rack (Fig. 25) are fastened with the tin points at the 
bottom, as before described, and at the top by having a tin 
point inserted outside of the glass. 
REVERSIBLE BROOD FRAMES. 
The engraving represents the reversible 
brood-frame made by Mr. James Heddon. 
Many devices have been presented to 
reverse the frames, but this is as good as 
any, where reversing is desired. 
PLIERS FOR HANDLING FRAMES. 
Frame Pliers, for taking frames out of hives, or moving 
them in any way desired, are made of Japanned iron, with 
Fie. 27.—Pliers for Handling Frames. 
a long claw for loosening frames, and a hook which may be 
used to carry other frames besides that held by the Pliers. 
