How to embed wax foundation fast and easy - DIY beekeeping 101

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  • @SouthernSkiesSoapSA
    @SouthernSkiesSoapSA Рік тому +1

    Excellent resource thank you.
    Located Victoria Australia.

  • @TheNastyBastard
    @TheNastyBastard 9 років тому +3

    Just started beekeeping and found your videos Very helpful ! Instead of buying a costly embeder I can use what I have already in my workshop Thanks for you great work!!

    • @MahakoBees
      @MahakoBees  8 років тому

      +TheNastyBastard Hi. Happy you found our beekeeping instructional video helpful. Happy beekeeping! www.mahakobees.com/store.html

  • @blackhillsmary1298
    @blackhillsmary1298 5 років тому +1

    Short and to the point and useful. Thankfully!

  • @matthieucampbell2041
    @matthieucampbell2041 8 років тому +2

    Thanks for showing us this fantastic method for setting wax into the frames

    • @MahakoBees
      @MahakoBees  8 років тому

      +Matthieu Campbell A pleasure. Hope it works for you if you are planning to build some honey frames yourself.Happy beekeeping! www.mahakobees.com/store.html

  • @CHEDDARPEPPERPREPPER
    @CHEDDARPEPPERPREPPER 2 роки тому

    I was wondering how to do that. Thank you for the information. God Bless!

  • @EvoinOZ
    @EvoinOZ 8 років тому +4

    Great tip, mate. Thanks for that.Ended up just using jump leads from my car.
    Genius.

    • @stevew7921
      @stevew7921 6 років тому

      Sorry I know your post was 12 months ago, however just be careful Evo, you could damage electronic components in your car by shorting it like that.
      It would be best to do it with the battery disconnected or use a 12v power pack or charger.

  • @shamelambojnon6153
    @shamelambojnon6153 6 років тому +5

    Hello sir...what the volt output you use to melt the wax.

    • @ralsharp6013
      @ralsharp6013 5 років тому +1

      I'm wondering the same thing thank you

    • @malinhett
      @malinhett 3 роки тому

      Anybody found how much volt we should u use for it

    • @heavymechanic2
      @heavymechanic2 3 роки тому +1

      Years ago, I used a 12V transformer 500mA to embed the wire (get from any electronics supplier) with a wooden tool and a switch on top, I saw a homemade version on a different video. It only requires 2-3 seconds to heat the wire.

  • @AdrianBowker-h3r
    @AdrianBowker-h3r Рік тому

    A fantastic video

  • @nicholasbaldwin-ui1bu
    @nicholasbaldwin-ui1bu Рік тому

    Love this video

  • @ralsharp6013
    @ralsharp6013 5 років тому

    Curious to know if it would make it stronger to spin, if the wax sheet was woven in and out of the wire 1st before affixing it?

  • @zhelwan26a
    @zhelwan26a 8 місяців тому

    Good work.

  • @MahakoBees
    @MahakoBees  9 років тому +6

    #Beekeeping honey frames are essential beekeeping equipment for any beekeeper. Backyard beekeepers or young #bee keeping beginners need to learn how assemble frames and how to embed #beeswax foundation sheets into a wired honey frame. This video covers that in detail. All parts can be sourced from our online beekeeping supplies store at www.mahakobees.com/store.html at great prices, especially if you order bulk beekeeping frames, wax sheets, or hive components. Visit our store and get started in your beekeeping hobby.
    This video is the last part of our beekeeping equipment series that looks at honey frames specifically. Watching all the below bee keeping frame assembly videos will teach you all you need to know.
    PART 1: ua-cam.com/video/jRWxK2zc4qQ/v-deo.html
    PART 2: ua-cam.com/video/--xHCd9k4kk/v-deo.html
    PART 3: ua-cam.com/video/fltI7Zcg3bQ/v-deo.html
    PART 4: ua-cam.com/video/bLDLg0P-9hU/v-deo.html
    If you are a new beekeeper that has one or two beehives, you may be interested to learn how to save your already wired #frames after extraction. This video ua-cam.com/video/5LJeMEf2lN0/v-deo.html shows a very simple method of removing beeswax foundation honeycomb structure after it has been extracted. It is wise to replace beeswax foundation every year or two to reduce the likelihood of diseases in the bee colony. The wax does not go to waste as you can melt it down and reuse for new foundation sheets or for many other craft projects such as candle making, cosmetics and so on.
    We hope these videos are of use to those considering joining the beekeeping community and possibly getting a beehive of their own, or those that may have a few hives already and are simply seeking new ways of doing things. We appreciate your support, so do give us thumbs up if you feel we deserve it, subscribe and share the links.
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  • @honeybacres
    @honeybacres 9 років тому +2

    Great video. I usually do one wire at a time but I might give your method a go. Thanks for sharing :)

    • @MahakoBees
      @MahakoBees  9 років тому +1

      The Productive Garden Great to hear this has assisted a fellow bee keeper. Let us know how you go!

    • @honeybacres
      @honeybacres 9 років тому

      I will be making some frames soone so I will let you know.

  • @HaroonKhan-pn3ux
    @HaroonKhan-pn3ux 3 роки тому

    Very good video and good work but what to do top of the wax to the frame,,the wax has not been joined or melt with top side of the frame

  • @wandienlankhongwir8283
    @wandienlankhongwir8283 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much, great job

  • @TiaraBoomDA
    @TiaraBoomDA 9 років тому

    Good set of videos. Thank you. But what about the gaps between the side and bottom bars?

    • @MahakoBees
      @MahakoBees  9 років тому +1

      +TiaraBoomDA Hi Tiara, these are actually the gaps that bees travel through and ventilate the beehive. Also referred to as communication holes. Bees will build around them and bind beeswax to the sides as and where required. Within a few days, the frame will be fully drawn with bees wax and if the bee season is right, honey will be collected right away. We have seen empty frames filled with honey within a week. Bees are hard workers. Thanks you for visiting our www.mahakobees.com youtube video channel. Here is a great playlist about honey if you are interested: ua-cam.com/play/PLfE6cWwwWKoiuNlh0VAbnENkpcDCiKCOb.html

  • @goodcitizen3780
    @goodcitizen3780 4 роки тому

    Pretty good

  • @ykasko
    @ykasko 4 роки тому

    your website doesn't work
    Wanted to buy wax

  • @hilalahmad5739
    @hilalahmad5739 6 років тому

    My question is:-
    Is it necessary to have bee wax in every frame, I have no these yellow papers, is there any alternative, can I put simple frames without these yellow sheets

    • @darrentummon4855
      @darrentummon4855 6 років тому +1

      Hello Hilal, you have probably already had this answered, but anyway here is my response. Its not necessary, BUT advised. The reason is for control of the bee space inside the hive. Bees like to not have too much room, and they will ultimately build out or draw the comb that suits their requirements. This is fine until you do a hive inspection and start pulling out frames and you also start to damage honey comb or the brood comb. This damage can easily be avoided by "training" the girls to build their comb in a fashion that is beneficial for you and to their natural need to draw comb. If you only have a limited anount of foundation wax available, you can place a starter strip , a slice of your available foundation wax, in the top centre of the frame to give the girls a starting point and a foundation to draw out the comb from. I hope this helps a little bit. 😁

    • @ralsharp6013
      @ralsharp6013 5 років тому

      @@darrentummon4855 thanks buddy. Really good information

  • @tobiaswhittaker7462
    @tobiaswhittaker7462 9 років тому +2

    hey, just wondering whats happening? it been like 6mths since your last video, is the channel still continuing?

    • @MahakoBees
      @MahakoBees  8 років тому +1

      +Tobias Whittaker Hi Tobias, apologies for the lack of beekeeping videos. Work and family commitments have consumed all our spare time that would otherwise be invested in our beekeeping hobby. The Beekeeping video channel is most definitely continuing though! We have just posted a new video reviewing a beekeepers homemade honey extractor - ua-cam.com/video/aPwXee1UZiI/v-deo.html.
      The next video will show it in action. Thanks for visiting and your continuing support. www.MahakoBees.com.

    • @tobiaswhittaker7462
      @tobiaswhittaker7462 8 років тому

      +Mahako Bees (MAHAKOBEES) ah ok I see, good to know. It's good to see that you put family first :)

    • @tobiaswhittaker7462
      @tobiaswhittaker7462 8 років тому

      +Mahako Bees (MAHAKOBEES) ah ok I see, good to know. It's good to see that you put family first :)

  • @alekseyradulets5670
    @alekseyradulets5670 9 років тому

    For best results, you need to put on top a sheet of glass )). Good video.

    • @MahakoBees
      @MahakoBees  8 років тому

      +Aleksey Radulets Hi. Great idea. Adds another step, but it could be very useful Thanks for the tip.

  • @kenthompson6539
    @kenthompson6539 6 років тому

    Easyest thing is to drill a hole in the top bar the size of a bamboo barbecue skewer and push it to the bottom of the frame no wire needed!!

    • @davidbutler9787
      @davidbutler9787 4 роки тому +1

      Great idea! How many skewers have you found to be effective? And how many years do they last?
      I suppose the bees incorporate the skewers into the comb? Genius 😃

  • @jaysinghrathore9587
    @jaysinghrathore9587 9 років тому

    New nice

    • @MahakoBees
      @MahakoBees  9 років тому

      +Jay Singh Rathore Hi Jay,
      Thank you for visiting. Are you also a beekeeper or just interested in starting out in beekeeping?

  • @kenthompson6539
    @kenthompson6539 6 років тому

    Have you ever drilled a hole in the top bar of your frame and push a barbecue skewer down throught to the bottom of the frame no need for wire!!!!! And they are cheap.

    • @jacobbrizammito7187
      @jacobbrizammito7187 6 років тому +1

      I have tried something like this with skewers and found the wax does not stay in so well. It wants to warp and bend

  • @itsmechristy2409
    @itsmechristy2409 5 років тому

    Or you don't love me but still find me interesting so you check in to see what I have to say (write)?

  • @diederichabels8119
    @diederichabels8119 4 роки тому

    Stodoys plans are amazing!

  • @crazypeoplearoundtheworld304
    @crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 10 місяців тому

    Man it's tedious to watch you and your ridiculous over explaining.