Frames & Framemaking

BUDGET EMBEDDING WHEEL Wire or wax embedding wheels are used when assembling frames to attach sheets of foundation to wire.For best results, slightly heat the brass wheel in hot water and then press the wire into the wax while rolling the wheel across the length of the sheet...

FRAMES - WIRED WITH FOUNDATIONAn assembled and wired frame assembled with a foundation sheet. The foundation is premium 100% pure Victorian beeswax.  Ready to place in hive - no further assembly requiredPrice per frame Due to its fragility, we do not recommend postage of this item.S..

FRAMES - WIRED - FULL DEPTH, WSP & IDEAL AVAILABLEWSP and Ideal frames from $2.50 (when bought in boxes of 40). Full depth frames from $4.00 (in boxes of 10).Available as single frame or boxes. Come assembled and wired.Cheaper rates for large quantities - please call to enquire...

FLAT PACK FRAMES - FULL DEPTH, WSP & IDEAL AVAILABLEQueensland Hoop Pine frames - strong wood, easy to put together.4 pieces: top, bottom and 2 side bars require assembly.Pre drilled eyelet holes in side bars.Frame Depth for Full size is 230mmWSP is an increasingly popular choice for..

FRAME MAKING BOARD Frame making boards make the assembly of frames and the attachment of wax much easier.The board is designed to sit inside a full size frame allowing the frame wire to rest on the board, thus pressing down on the sheet of wax.With this slight pressure between the wire and..

FOUNDATION - PURE VICTORIAN BEESWAX Cheaper when bought in packs of 8 and 10 - see dropdown for options.MINIMUM ORDER OF 8 SHEETS FOR POSTAGEHEAVY DUTYA thick pure beeswax foundation sheet produced in Victoria.Approximately 12 sheets to the kilogram. This foundation provides a strong ..

FOUNDATION - PLASTICA strong foundation sheet which flexes easily into a full size wooden frame with top and bottom grooves.After assembly the sheet of plastic foundation should be prepared with a coating of thin beeswax to makeit more acceptable to bees. Colour of stock may change from time..

Beeswax Block - various sizesBeeswax can be used to coat plastic frames, make candles or lip balm, tie dyeing cloth and for many other beekeeping and craft applications.Note mould shape may vary from those shown in the picture...

WAX EMBEDDER - BATTERY OPERATEDThe electric embedder is used to attach foundation to the frame wires.Connect the two electric leads from a power source such as a car battery charger and a current limiting resistor (available on this site) and the embedder is ready to use.Press the wi..

WIREUsed to construct bee frames.Stainless Steel is more resistant to corrosion than galvanised wire and will last many years in the hive frames without corrosion.Galvanised steel is a lot more resistant to stretching than stainless steel wire although it can be corroded by honey...

EYELETS, BRASSMade of brass for durability.Used during frame making by inserting into the pre-drilled holes in frame side bars.Eyelets prevent wire cutting through and damaging side bars when frame is full of heavy honeycomb.Sold in the below quantities:20g, approximately 250 eyelets. 40g, appr..

FRAME NAILSCement coated nails suitable for assembling frames. 30mm x 1.4mm flat top nails.The cement coat ensures a stronger bond between the top bar and the sides of the frame making them less likely to come apart. Price is per 300gLARGER QUANTITIES ALSO AVAILABLE..