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How To Build A Kenya Top Bar Hive - Part 1 - Top Bars

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DavesBees:
Shane,
That is a great question.  I haven’t had a problem with SHB at all but you have a good point.  My bees fill the holes with propolis.  There is a similar molding that is simply a triangle and perhaps called corner molding that works just as well.  I used the cove molding because it was what I found at the store.  I am now in Maine and SHB will not be a problem for me but I haven’t checked out the stores to see what they have either.  I think you might be better off with the corner molding if SHB are a problem in your area as the cove molding may very well offer a hiding place.  Good call!
 

Poppi:
I believe it's called "chamfer molding" pronounced kamfur.   You can buy it in 8 ft strips 3/4 x 3/4 inch

nietssemaj:
My home store didn't carry the chamfer/corner molding that is solid. So I bought some 1x2. Ripped it in half to get 1x1 (actually 3/4x3/4) and then ripped that at a 45° resulting in solid triangle molding.

DavesBees:
You will save a nice chunk of change doing it yourself and I encourage that but...  I make the assumption that folks do not have the resources to make their own.  I also assume that if one has the resources they will use them.  Chamfer, corner, or cove molding and the other methods such as string, or dowels are for those of us with few resources. 

Captkaoss:
Thank you for the information, getting ready to start building my first hive in next few days

Ron

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