Another “how to” has been added to the popular “In the Beekeeper’s Workshop” series on the MBA web site. This time, the addition is a video! The video describes how to make “commercial style” hand holds that are used on the sides of hive bodies (the boxes that are uses for the brood chambers and honey supers).
If things go acording to plan, then this will be the first of several videos that compliment the free, downloadable plans on how to make the equipment and gadgets used in a beekeeping operation.
The video is available through Youtube by clicking here.
great video Steve, although I have no desire in making hand holds, it was still an interesting learning. Very professional good job …. looks like to much work for me. I can see if you know what you are doing with wood …you gave a lot of detail for woododworkers to follow along.
Thanks, Mary. Actually, it is pretty easy. The key is having the radial arm saw. Once the jig is made, which only takes a few minutes, it is only a matter of clamping the jig on the table, turning the head of hte saw and going. In production, I can turn out dozens of hand holds in only a few minutes time.
The video was a learning experience for me. Hopefully, the next will be easier. Stay tuned!
Steve
Excellent video Steve! I definitely need some more power tools.