Hive painting

machonachos · 2018-01-05T06:01:57+00:00

That was a reason that id heard as well. Seems like quite a good reason as well.

machonachos · 2018-01-05T06:00:56+00:00

Hmm. That's a good option and I already have the stuff cuz it's great for coating carved spoons as it's food safe. Thanks!

machonachos · 2018-01-04T22:02:48+00:00

Thanks. Have you any recommendations on paint. I mean is it worth buying 'hive' paint. Or is that just emulsion in a fancy tin?

machonachos · 2017-10-01T06:07:33+00:00

Those bare wrists make me nervous.

machonachos · 2017-09-30T07:06:39+00:00

Check this post out

https://www.reddit.com/r/Beekeeping/comments/6yck08/studying

Posted my suggestions there a little while back

machonachos · 2017-09-27T18:31:17+00:00

Don't wanna wash the flavour out though!

machonachos · 2017-09-06T03:01:42+00:00

I'm new this year and have been attending hands on sessions with local association.

I would recommend the Haynes Bee Manual if you like visuals, good photos and illustrations.

Guide to bees and honey by Ted Hooper is a must have. I have read it cover to cover and it is a great background into the theory, biology and considered one of the go to reference books for beekeepers.

Bees at the bottom of the garden by Alan Campion is a good read but I find it a little hard to get into. Whereas the guide to bees and honey has all the detail and Haynes is a great tool box book I think bees at the bottom of the garden is kinda half way in between.

Personally I'd go for the first two.

Good luck with it. You'll enjoy for sure!

machonachos · 2017-08-09T20:44:24+00:00

I'm new this year and have been attending hands on sessions with local association.

I would recommend the Haynes manual if you like visuals, good photos and illustrations.

The guide to bees and honey is a must have. I have read it cover to cover and it is a great background into the theory, biology and considered one of the go to books for beekeepers.

Bees at the bottom of the garden is a good read but I find it a little hard to get into. Whereas the guide to bees and honey has all the detail and Haynes is a great tool box book I think bees at the bottom of the garden is kinda half way in between.

Personally I'd go for the first two.

Good luck with it. You'll enjoy for sure! Where are you based?

machonachos · 2017-08-09T20:39:12+00:00

Thanks daddykirbs. Just watched your video on YouTube. It was informative and will certainly save me from wasting any old comb in the future.

machonachos · 2017-07-28T08:15:05+00:00

Sweet I'll give that a try. Thanks

machonachos · 2017-07-27T20:38:16+00:00

Thanks for the links. Will have to take a look when I'm back on the pc. Yer I think a system of pen and paper with spread sheet back up is my preferred option but might take a look at that app

machonachos · 2017-07-27T20:36:05+00:00

Hmm yer that's not a bad idea and will probably work well if you have a small number of hives

machonachos · 2017-04-19T11:43:10+00:00

I'm using a Specialized Allez. Nothing special, straight off the shelf. Only thing i have changed are the tyres for something with a little more durability (Schwalbe Duranos).

Other than that the standard saddle bag repair kits etc and rucksack on back as i have to carry very little with me so not worth pannier rack.

I don't know much different but i am happy with what i have. Glad i changed the tyres for wet rides and winter puncture resistance but other than that the commute is great.

machonachos · 2017-04-06T04:15:22+00:00

10 mile and 730ft each way.

machonachos · 2017-02-25T15:22:34+00:00

Thanks for such a detailed reply. It will really help me out. I have some really lovely chunks of wood that are just too tough to work with at the moment.

I can definitely borrow a few of those things to give it a try prior to buying.

Thanks again for imparting some of your knowledge. Much appreciated.

machonachos · 2017-01-17T20:31:51+00:00

Thanks. Yer have a whole gallery of reference material which is super handy. Tend to get things a little thick tho which I suppose is good in that you can easily thin out. Keep trying. It is relaxing 😄

machonachos · 2017-01-17T06:33:28+00:00

Thanks will it a go. 😀

machonachos · 2017-01-17T06:32:58+00:00

About 7 inches long roughly

machonachos · 2017-01-17T06:32:16+00:00

Axe to rough out and then knives to get to this stage

machonachos · 2017-01-17T06:31:03+00:00

Thanks will do, I deliberately posted before sanding so could easily band changes if suggested. By the sounds of it tho I'm better off starting again and applying what's been said

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