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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Today I Made

« Last post by Lesgold on April 16, 2024, 06:13:47 pm »

Fire has not been an issue but it could potentially be a problem if you used incorrect settings. It has its own built in air system and a fire warning setting. I make sure that when in use, I keep an eye on what is happening.

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Today I Made

« Last post by Lesgold on April 16, 2024, 06:11:16 pm »

A few months ago I bought a cover for the engraver. It comes with its own built in extraction fan and flexible tubing. I now duct the air out of a window in the workshop. It works well. The cover also protects the unit from dust which is potentially a problem. I recently made a portable table to hold the engraver. It is on wheels which means that I can move it close to a window when I want to use it. I will photograph the device I made to hold ducting in place in the window opening.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: What did you do in your Apiary/Bee yard today?

« Last post by The15thMember on April 16, 2024, 04:32:15 pm »

I don't know if they're a gentle crew or if it's normal but I can sit on the wall right next to the hive and supervise them without getting harassed.

It's very normal, especially for a hive this small.  As long as you stay out of the flight zone, most hives will just go about their work and ignore you. 

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: What did you do in your Apiary/Bee yard today?

« Last post by Terri Yaki on April 16, 2024, 03:54:37 pm »

And my nuc appears to be doing well. I found what I suspect is a SHB on top of the hive this morning and I whacked it but it doesn't make me feel good about them. Where there's one, there's more. They're drinking syrup like drunken sailors and have been bringing in pollen all day long. I see some stragglers coming in early, before others are going out. I expect that those are foragers who didn't make it in before curfew last night. I don't know if they're a gentle crew or if it's normal but I can sit on the wall right next to the hive and supervise them without getting harassed.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: What did you do in your Apiary/Bee yard today?

« Last post by Terri Yaki on April 16, 2024, 02:24:08 pm »

It all sounds interesting to me and if I get enough resources, I'd play with it. My neighbor reports that his uncle has two queens on tap for Saturday and that beats the time it would take to make a queen. I just hope his idea bo make two hives isn't too big a bite for the remaining workers. I feel like he's on borrowed time right now.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Lost Four Out of Five

« Last post by Terri Yaki on April 16, 2024, 02:16:37 pm »

Sounds like a humbling experience and everyone's nightmare. Hope your next round goes much better.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Lost Four Out of Five

« Last post by FatherMichael on April 16, 2024, 01:59:36 pm »

Happens to all of us.  We experiment and sometimes it works.  Sometimes it doesn't.  I am glad you are not discouraged from continuing.  It sounds like you learned a lot from failure and hopefully, that will lead to future success!

Thank you, Kathy.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Lost Four Out of Five

« Last post by Kathyp on April 16, 2024, 01:19:22 pm »

Happens to all of us.  We experiment and sometimes it works.  Sometimes it doesn't.  I am glad you are not discouraged from continuing.  It sounds like you learned a lot from failure and hopefully, that will lead to future success!

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THE 2ND AMENDMENT / Re: ATF EXPERT

« Last post by Kathyp on April 16, 2024, 01:17:02 pm »

In many discussions, it's hard for a woman to even say she would pull the trigger.

My sons FIL doesn't think he could shoot someone.  I told him not to buy a gun.  IDK.  training makes a difference.  If you feel comfortable with the weapon, you are more apt to feel comfortable using it if you have to. 

When I was doing 4H I would tell the kids to practice what they were going to do in their heads every day.  Then when on the horse, practice what they had been envisioning.  The Music Man method.     Mental prep is as important, if not more important, than physical prep. 

and Kathy.. there isn't much we actually disagree on here

Didn't really think there was!   

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Today I Made

« Last post by BeeMaster2 on April 16, 2024, 12:02:02 pm »

I just looked it up, $809. Where do you have it setup at? I have been watching reviews of all types of lasers and two things that they point out are getting rid of the fumes and high chance of fire. How is this one?
Jim Altmiller