Nuc Boxes
Nuc Boxes
My husband and I made our first five frame nuc box today. It is not finished yet, but I think we did a good job for the first time making one...hopefuly we will get a few more done soon.
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Re: Nuc Boxes
Do you have a set of the dcoates nuc plans. If not, you may want to look at them.
http://www.worldwidebeekeeping.com/foru ... 599.0.html
http://www.worldwidebeekeeping.com/foru ... 599.0.html
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Thank you! We did use the Coates 5 Frame Nuc plan, but we used 3/4 inch instead of 1/2 inch plywood and screws instead of staples. We just thought it would hold up better.
Last edited by donwal on Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:15 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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OK. Just checking. They are a simple, efficient set of plans.
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Re: Nuc Boxes
I assume you adjusted the dimensions appropriately, since you were using 3/4" plywood instead of 1/2" that DCoates' plans call for, right? Otherwise you'd have a hard time getting those frames in there ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Yes, we did adjust the dimensions. The frames (5) fit just fine. I am going to use the directions in the Coates instructions for my opening and drill a vent hole on the back with screen over the opening.
Here is where I found the measurements... 6 Easy Steps To Make A Nuc Box.
Here is where I found the measurements... 6 Easy Steps To Make A Nuc Box.
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I'm sure you will have a fine nuc, but it isn't exactly a dcoates nuc. With his, you can get 4 complete nucs from 1 .....4X8 sheet of 1/2 inch plywood. A lot cheaper than the plans you posted the link to.