Hive Construction
The first attempt at a full sized log hive
Halloween started with a demonstration and chance to use the 2-ft bar chainsaw for crosscutting off the base and lid with a slightly slanted top for run-off. Because of the irregular shape of the log and weakness around the outer edges, a small change had to be made to the length of the nest cavity (from 15.5″x19″ to 15.5″x15.5″). This will require me to make my own Langstroth frames with a slight size alteration.
Using the 12″ electric chainsaw, I made plunge cuts to remove the inner cavity. Due to the outside’s weakness and a few slips with the saw, the cavity piece separated into three parts. These can be held back together, but I have another log to try again with next week.
