It is true that a 9 frame super will usually contain more honey than a 10 frame because all nine frames are larger and can hold a total that exceeds 10 smaller drawn frames.
10 frame medium super dimensions.
The four sided boxes used in beekeeping the ones that hold the frames of wax comb are referred to as hive bodies or supers depending on how they are used.
The base price kit shown includes.
Wider combs are easier to uncap because the comb exceeds past the wooden frame allowing the uncapping knife to ride along the wooden frame as a guide and uncapping all cells.
1 x 12 clear pine.
1 x 12 clear pine.
Note that the top finger is 5 8 not 3 4 and is trimmed to 3 8 long.
Medium super and 1x12 3 4 x 11 1 4 for the deep hive body.
To do this you will need to cut a notch into the top of each super.
Each super contains 10 frames.
A note on nomenclature.
At this point cut box joints on all the board ends.
The same box could be used at one time as a super and another as a hive body.
Start by cutting the boards to length.
19 7 8 x 6 5 8 x 3 4 these are the long sides.
Assembled commercial 3 4 medium super with dimensions.
For fronts and backs cut them a smidgen over 16 1 4.
Measure 5 8 down from the inside edge and make a mark.
16 1 4 x 6 5 8 x 3 4.
Medium super ten frame version quantity material dimensions notes.
Cut to exact size before assembling.
Measure 3 8 in from the inside edge and make a mark.
For the 3 4 finger joints start your first cut 3 4 from the bottom.
Rabbet joints are an acceptable alternative.
For sides cut a smidgen over 19 7 8.
These frames need to rest so that they lie level and leaves enough room to add another bee box on top.