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Beekeeping => Do-It-Yourself Plans and Prints => Topic started by: Zweefer on July 24, 2016, 09:03:41 pm

Title: Ulster Observation Hive
Post by: Zweefer on July 24, 2016, 09:03:41 pm

I am hoping to build an Ulster observation hive this week...
anyone have any good plans, or should i just wing it?

Title: Re: Ulster Observation Hive
Post by: Les on July 24, 2016, 11:52:50 pm

Ask Robo, he might have plans.

Title: Re: Ulster Observation Hive
Post by: apisbees on July 25, 2016, 08:55:23 am

Papa keith build one and worked up a set of plans they can be found back on beekeeping forums. Here is a link.
http://www.beekeepingforums.com/threads/8111-Ulster-Observation-Hive?highlight=Ulster+Observation+Hive

You need to modify the length or add a build out block to support the displayed frame. it is all discussed in that thread. Good luck with it.

Title: Re: Ulster Observation Hive
Post by: Papakeith on July 25, 2016, 12:15:13 pm

Yeah I couldn't see the forest through the trees on that one.   :eusa_doh:

Like apis said, as long as you build out the top supports so that they can actually hold a frame you should be OK using what I drew up.

Title: Re: Ulster Observation Hive
Post by: robo on July 27, 2016, 10:57:34 am

No plans, I just winged it.


(https://s32.postimg.cc/v2rp11db9/IMG_20140613_102555735.jpg)

Just make sure you give them plenty of ventilation.  Mine has a full bottom screen and 4 1" vent holes in the top.  If you have questions or want better pictures, just let me know.

Title: Re: Ulster Observation Hive
Post by: LazyBkpr on August 19, 2016, 08:28:14 pm

Sorry to Necro a thread, but.. DANG that looks NICE Robo!!!  Well done!