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- From: Alicia Reenders <a.reenders AT gmail.com>
- To: Blair Christian <blair.christian AT gmail.com>
- Cc: ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
- Subject: Re: [ocba] Internet bee supplies?
- Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:03:00 -0400
I have made my own bee boxes from Lowe's lumber and had a really hard time getting square corners and tops that line up when you try to stack them due to warping issues. I have taken a woodworking class and learned how to plane and joint lumber to get square edges, and I think this is what you might have to do. In the long run, it was cheaper to go to lowes but the product was not very useable.
I really like what I get at Brushy Mnt. I know most use that in this area. Maybe others have better building technique...I'd like to hear
-Alicia
On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 3:31 PM, Blair Christian <blair.christian AT gmail.com> wrote:
Does anybody have any opinions about supply companies? I had a friend
in the Asheville area recommend Miller Bee Supply
http://millerbeesupply.com
I was going to build some hive bodies myself, but their prices are
quite reasonable if you use lumber prices based on home depot or
lowe's. I do like to support local companies, but there are times I
buy things online for the convenience of home delivery.... I didn't
do any pricing on frames, though. Anybody have thoughts on for a
price-conscious newbie? I have plenty of time this winter to assemble
things...
Thanks,
Blair
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[ocba] Internet bee supplies?,
Blair Christian, 09/24/2011
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Re: [ocba] Internet bee supplies?,
Alicia Reenders, 09/24/2011
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Re: [ocba] Internet bee supplies?,
Randall Austin, 09/24/2011
- Re: [ocba] Internet bee supplies?, annallys Goodwin-Landher, 09/25/2011
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Re: [ocba] Internet bee supplies?,
Randall Austin, 09/24/2011
- Re: [ocba] Internet bee supplies?, Wilson Lamb, 09/24/2011
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