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Wikusm:
Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone has or know where i can find langstroth hive plans in metric measurements? I have found a pic here or there on the net, but nothing detailed.

Would really appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

Lancej:
Here is a site with the different sizes of langstroth, http://www.dave-cushman.net/bee/lang.html
There's no real standard.
Lance

BeeMaster2:
I recommend if you are going to buy your frames, the. You purchase them first and then adjust your boxes to match.
I say this because even frames are not all built the same. Some have thicker top boards than others. You want a 1/4" above the top of the frame and an 1/8" below the frame.
Jim

Wikusm:
Thanks guys for the responses, yeah i bought unassembled frames, the problem im having and also referring to the site Lancej linked, the conversion of the imperial measurements aren't quite accurate to the millimeter, and that was exactly my worry was related to the frames, to be quite honest, im very confused with all these inches! Hehe. How important will it be if say the spacing between frames and/or broodbox and super differs by a few millimeters? Sorry for all the questions im very new to this, busy getting all my things ready for next year.

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divemaster1963:
Best to try it out. The bees will adjust to it. Hey the build hive in some crazy places. If you really want to get metric measurements go to one of the UK bee sites they have plans in metric. Don't we have a few beeks from the Netherlands on here. Finiski or hauns.

John

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