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JJ DraftingJulian Bunda0400 619 [email protected] Taroona CrescentTaroona, 7053

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35 Hutchins Street, Kingston TAS 7050

Southern Beekeepers Association Inc.

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1 FULL DEPTH Box Dimensions2 IDEAL Box Dimensions3 Section4 IDEAL - FRAME5 FULL DEPTH - FRAME6 Jointing OptionsGrand total: 6

SOUTHERN TASMANIAN BEEKEEPERSSTANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR BEEHIVES

This standard has been developed in response to the plethora of different Langstrothbeehive parts in use in Tasmania all claiming to be ‘standard’ but often proving to havecompatibility problems one with another. Manufacturers adopting this standard mustacknowledge the source and may specify “Manufactured to the Southern TasmanianStandard” or “Complies with the Southern Tasmanian Standard”.The tolerance on all dimensions is ± 0.5 mm except for the width of end bars which is - 0.4mm (minus 0.4 mm). Alternatively, the width of end bars may average between 35 and35.4 mm.In arriving at this standard some basic assumptions have been made as have somecompromises. The chief assumption is that most beekeepers do not have the capability tomanufacture their own frames so the most common sizes have been adopted andadjustment made to the depth of the standard boxes to preserve the bee space - it isconsidered more likely the average beekeeper will have access to the equipment neededto trim the bottoms of boxes to the required sizes. The chief compromise concerns thebottom board – the current design is considered so ubiquitous that it would be impossibleto change. In reality, bees prefer a cluster space between the bottom board and the framesof the lowest box. With the current bottom board this often results in bees gnawing awaythe bottom of the combs to create this cluster space which, in turn, results in drone combbeing built in its stead when these combs are manipulated upwards. An alternative designis suggested on page 6 which will rectify this problem.The 8 frame variant is far and away the most common in Tasmania. Ten frame boxes varyonly in their width from those of the 8 frame variety so the outside width has been set at410 mm for the purpose of this standard. Those using 10 frame hives may find the framesa tight fit, especially once wax and propolis have built up on them but again, the 410 mmten frame box is in widespread use so we are obliged to stay with it. Many apiarists runthese on 9 frames to counter the problem, others use plastic frames which have a slightlynarrower end bar.It has been suggested that the cover page of this standard implies that a configuration offull depth box for brood and ideal boxes for honey is the preferred combination. This isunintentional. There is no consensus on what combination of ideal and full depth boxesshould be used, it is purely a matter of choice.Finally, a note on materials: Most manufacturers use Radiata pine for all woodencomponents. Where parts are exposed to the elements this species is unsatisfactory if nottreated and those who rely on paint alone to preserve their timber boxes will bedisappointed in their longevity. Suitable treatments include hot wax dipping, coppernapthanate or dipping in hot linseed oil, all followed by paint once aired. Coppernapthanate may not be acceptable for some markets. A suitable alternative is to specifybox manufacture in durable timber species. Durability is imparted by differing attributes indifferent species but many local hardwoods are durable outdoors with only paint topreserve them as are some softwood species such as Celery Top pine and Macrocarpapine. In general, durable timbers will not absorb preservatives. They also usually requirelonger to season than Radiata and some may need kiln drying and/or reconditioning. Thepreferred material for both bottom and top boards is Weathertex beekeeping stock. Thecleats and risers of bottom boards should always be made from durable timbers. Radiatapine is acceptable for frame components, as are many of the hardwood species – thestability of the species and its ability to be glued and nailed without splitting are the mostimportant attributes here. There is a penalty both in weight and cost when usinghardwoods but longevity should be the reward.Anybody who encounters a problem with this standard should contact the SouthernBeekeepers Association.

311

for 8 frame

355

464

508

486

for 10 frame

410

4

1

4

1

240

41

508.0

6.5

11

21.5- 22

16.5

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1FULL DEPTH Box Dimensions



1 : 5

Plan - FULL DEPTH1

1 : 5

Front- FULL DEPTH2 1 : 5

Side - FULL DEPTH3

1 : 1

Section of short wall- FULL4

DEPTH

FULL DEPTH Type Box

4

2

355.0

144.0

42

144

508.0

4

2

for 10 frame

410

for 8 frame

355

311

464

508

486

21.5- 22.0

11.0

6.516.5

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2IDEAL Box Dimensions



1 : 5

Front View- IDEAL1 1 : 5

Side View- IDEAL2

1 : 5

Plan - IDEAL3

1 : 1

Section of short wall - IDEAL4

IDEAL Type Box

max. 444 min. 390

CLEAT

45

CLEAT

4535.0

Weathertex preferred9.59.5 10 max (9.5 preferred)

FULL DEPTH240.0

IDEAL144.0

43.5

5.0 min. 9.5 Weathertex preferred

534

(min. 6mm max. 9mm)Bee Space 6.5

ROOF SPACE Water-proof cover of zinc sheet

Hive mat of vynil, zinc sheet or plyminimum 330 x 275maximum 440 x 300

ENTRANCE

41

42

BOX CORNERS MAY BE REBATED,GLUED AND SCREWED ORDOVETAILED, GLUED AND NAILEDOR SCREWED

15mm -25mm diameter vent hole withStainless Steel or Galvanised mesh-internal

BOTTOM BOARD OR FLOOR

(9.5 preferred)9.5 - 10

EntranceFloor Board

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3Section



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Section1

showing other hive components and bee spaces

1 : 5

Front Entrance2

"FULL DEPTH" BOX

"IDEAL" BOX

LID BOX

FLOOR PLATFORM

10.025.0

6.03.0

19.0

9.516.5

18.0

482 1

2

3

4(NC)

9.5

55.0

10.0

136.0

39.0

51.0

46.0

ø 2.5

15.0

27.5

Bottom Bar21.5

19.0

10.0

16.59.5

18.0 19.0 25.0TOP VIEW(Ideal and Full Depth)

482.0

136.0

55.0

TOP BAR

BOTTOM BAR

END

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4IDEAL - FRAME



IDEALFrame Dimensions and Cutting Sequence for

TOP BAR END BAR

482430

SIDE VIEW(Ideal ONLY)

Bottom bar identical for FULL DEPTH

LID BOXmin.15mm max. 25 diameter vent hole withStainless Steel or Galvanised mesh - internal

TOP BARScale 1:1

Frame Dimensions and Cutting Sequence for

END BAR

BOTTOM BAR(Identical for IDEAL TYPE)

TOP BAR

Galvanised or stainless steel wire

2.5 dia. hole

2 x Nails

1 x Nail

FULL DEPTH

TOP BAR

BOTTOM BAR

END

BAR

25.0

16.5

6.0

3.0

19.0

9.516.5

11.5

8.0

18.0

1

2

3

4

5

6

482

(NC)

21.5

10.0

15.0

9.5

1

2448

232.0

35.4

19.0

11.578.0

9.5

39.5

51.0

51.0

51.0

39.5

27.5

15.0

10.0

ø 2.5

16.511.58.0SIDE VIEW

(Full Depth ONLY)TOP BARScale 1:1

16.59.5

18.0 19.0 25.0TOP VIEW(Ideal and Full Depth)

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5FULL DEPTH - FRAME



ALL JOINTS GLUED AND NAILED

11.0

16.5

FRONT

SIDE

FRONTREBATE

311.0

22.0

22.0

9.5

25.0 9.5

NC

NC

NC

Dimensions for large entry

Dimensions for small entry

USE 22MM RISERS ON STANDARD BOTTOM BOARDNC - Not Criticalmin 150

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6Jointing Options



OPTION 11

OPTION 22

OPTION 33

JOINTING OPTIONS FOR BOX CORNERS Box corners may be rebated, glued and screwedor dovetailed, glued and nailed or screwed

ENTRANCE BLOCK FOR ALTERNATIVE BOTTOM BOARD

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