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.
10 frame medium super plans.
Note that the top finger is 5 8 not 3 4 and is trimmed to 3 8 long.
1 x 12 clear pine.
16 1 4 x 6 5 8 x 3 4.
If you plan to fasten comb to the top bar you are done.
Rabbet joints are an acceptable alternative.
Start by cutting the boards to length.
Measure 5 8 down from the inside edge and make a mark.
Cut to exact size before assembling.
Make 10 top bars 5 16 x 1 x 19 1 8.
The plans presented in this article are for 10 frame medium hive bodies though tables on the cut list page provide dimensions for the other sizes.
Because a 10 frame deep super can be very heavy 70 pounds we suggest using 10 frame mediums which usually top out around 35 pounds when full of honey.
Full 10 frame medium boxes of honey are 15 lbs heavier than 8 frame box of honey.
Beekeepers do it with their honey t shirt.
For fronts and backs cut them a smidgen over 16 1 4.
To add to the confusion a hive body is sometimes referred to as a brood chamber.
Medium super ten frame version quantity material dimensions notes.
41 00 choose your options.
For sides cut a smidgen over 19 7 8.
19 7 8 x 6 5 8 x 3 4 these are the long sides.
For the 3 4 finger joints start your first cut 3 4 from the bottom.
Use a push stick to prevent.
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Lifting one box that is too heavy can easily injure a knee or back.
These frames need to rest so that they lie level and leaves enough room to add another bee box on top.
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To do this you will need to cut a notch into the top of each super.
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Set the table saw arbor to 30 degrees and the fence 7 8 from the bottom of the saw blade.
The same box could be used at one time as a super and another as a hive body.
1 x 12 clear pine.
Measure 3 8 in from the inside edge and make a mark.
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A note on nomenclature.
Medium super and 1x12 3 4 x 11 1 4 for the deep hive body.
Full 10 frame deep boxes are nearly too heavy to move by the average person alone.
If starting a colony without combs you ll need triangular comb guides.
Bees often opt to move up before using 2 frames on outside.
