Metal covers add years of life to your beekeeping equipment
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@simonclark829010 ай бұрын
if you bend the metal the other way the natrual bending force will press the middle of the lid tighter against the wood so it lays flatter. You're less likely to get a gap or a bubble in the middle that way. Also, it's normal to start in the middle as you do when stapling and work to the outside in each direction as you're more likely to get the edge to lay flat. Great job either way. Oh, and you could always leave the film on to protect the external finish from scratches until you're done.
@MrDoccus6 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to show how this is done….and can be done with minimal tools. Much appreciated!
@mitchellmanning78873 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing,,very informative,,🐝safe
@jarnold88033 жыл бұрын
I'll have to say you make it look sooo easy
@gypsygem93952 ай бұрын
Hi I came here looking for a video showing how to make the actual roofs/covers, but stayed anyway as I do want to put metal on top. Could one do hospital corners rather than cutting triangles out? Seems to me this would be better for two reasons - 1) no sharp bits, and 2) more waterproof as I imagine driving rain could find its way inside those cut corners at the top. Thanks for the video!
@martinspilovsky90713 ай бұрын
nice one
@citrumpet13 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would be a good idea to further protect the hives by putting a piece of white plastic on top of the lid that overhangs all the sides by about 8 inches? That would keep more rain off the sides.
@enjoybeekeeping56123 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've seen Dr Leo do the same thing using corrugated metal with a couple of heavy rocks on top of his hives that use metal tops just as an added measure.
@joseluisduarte33136 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@timothymitchell99563 жыл бұрын
U agree you do make it look easy. Thank you! Are these for Layens swarm traps?
@enjoybeekeeping56123 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Thanks
@Theburn20244 ай бұрын
You did a great job, but for your safety you need to wear gloves they sale Kevlar ones that fit your hands nice and tight
@bradgoliphant10 ай бұрын
Hey Gene. Long time! Brad here. Question. I have “white” metal telescoping covers on my hives but want to cover them with something for this winter to help absorb more heat from the sun. Would black corrugated plastic work? What are your thoughts? Grateful
@eberntson11 ай бұрын
How thick of plywood are you using or the lids? It looks like inch thick. Why couldn’t you go lighter, say 3/8”? Nice video. I use a hand break from harbor freight to help bend the edges, good cheap tool. Thx.
@MrDoccus6 ай бұрын
I was wondering that too. I am making some with 3/8 plywood and adding 3/4” blue foam between plywood and metal cap. It’s just a trial at this point