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adamant
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June 19, 2011, 01:18:43 am »
The Merrills Tool Box I bought at Brushy Mountain! I would not keep bees without it!
http://www.brushymountainbeefarm.com/Merrill-Tool-Box/productinfo/247/
I bought all my friends bee stuff and the tool box came with it along with a frame holder and frame grip. I would not leave the house without these three tools. They make working the bees so much more pleasant!
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The Bix
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July 11, 2011, 02:12:57 pm »
I use a 5-gallon bucket, it's cheap (free in this case) and effective.
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Francus
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I use a Merrill's toolbox as well and I really like it. There's a place for everything and it can double as a swarm catcher. Still it is hard to argue with the cost:benefit of a free 5 gallon bucket.
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July 11, 2011, 02:44:40 pm »
Use an old deep hive box with plywood screwed in the bottom. Also works as a chair when turned on its side and can hold frames if needed. Leave it out and the bees will clean all the sticky off of it for you.
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danno
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I carry a hive tool in my pocket, smoker in in my my hand.
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Michael Bush
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I have the merril and I have a bee brief. Both can be used as a nuc to hive a swarm. The merril makes a good stool to sit on.
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A tool box.
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Quote from: danno on July 11, 2011, 03:49:16 pm
I carry a hive tool in my pocket, smoker in in my my hand.
I have to agree with danno;
It seems to me the more experienced you get the less " tools " you need too carry !
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