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Beekeeping => General Beekeeping => Topic started by: Papakeith on February 24, 2014, 07:59:23 am

Title: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Papakeith on February 24, 2014, 07:59:23 am: As many in chat have heard I've purchased a used extractor. The problem was it was located in Northern Vermont almost 5 hours away.

Thankfully, the seller was willing to work with me to make it easier for me to pickup. He was willing to drive over to his local airport to drop it off to me.

Going by plane chopped the trip time down to 2 hrs with no traffic!

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.cc%2Fxur6joecl%2Fvermont_from_the_air.jpg&hash=f5dee8be1ffe70a79fb686183fe2b8c917c38472) (http://postimg.cc/image/xur6joecl/)

The weather gods cooperated yesterday and we got the deal done.

I'm now the proud owner of a Maxant 20 frame extractor.
Now all I need is some frames to extract. 8)

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.cc%2F5hhppyp4t%2Fthe_handoff.jpg&hash=2b303169393802128bcc75efc9080290e383ba11) (http://postimg.cc/image/5hhppyp4t/)

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimg.cc%2F5vdymbg1d%2Fjust_fits.jpg&hash=7221e4aca766e2e5c2906b223d51e1b8142c240a) (http://postimg.cc/image/5vdymbg1d/)

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.cc%2F8brwg8dnn%2Fback_in_RI.jpg&hash=e4d44b86d730c42fc273e2fcee06721b093afc5a) (http://postimg.cc/image/8brwg8dnn/)
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Marbees on February 24, 2014, 08:09:15 am: Congratulations Keith,
Now Maxant may advertise their extractors can fly :D
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: lazy shooter on February 24, 2014, 08:11:15 am: First, some of the happiest hours of my life were spent as a pilot. My long time plane was a Cessna 182. Second, that extractor sure filled up the cockpit. Third, like you, I have a real nice Maxant extractor and wish I had some honey bound frames to run through it. Fourth, must have been a fun filled trip. Imagine using your favorite toy to abet your favorite hobby. It doesn't get any better than that.
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Perry on February 24, 2014, 08:15:41 am: Gongrats Keith. I know you worked hard and long to get this deal done, and looking at that extractor you got a good deal., it looks to be in great shape and will probably outlast us all.
I would have loved to have been on that trip, although I don't like flying, and there doesn't look like there was a lot of room to spare. :D
Thanks for posting those great pics.
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: blueblood on February 24, 2014, 08:33:38 am: That's awesome. I enjoyed chatting with ya about it and the pics are even better!
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Bakersdozen on February 24, 2014, 08:38:08 am: Congratulations and thanks for posting the pictures.
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: G3farms on February 24, 2014, 08:52:28 am: Looked like a fun day all the way around.

Good score on the extractor.
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Edward on February 24, 2014, 09:06:29 am: Looks like the honey will soon bee flying out of your frames :laugh:

Sorry, couldn't help myself :D

mvh Edward :P
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Papakeith on February 24, 2014, 12:35:04 pm: All told I saved about 500 over new. Good enough savings for me!
the guy selling was super cool and went out of his way for me. He even brought his 3 year old daughter along to see the plane.
Quote from: lazy shooter on February 24, 2014, 08:11:15 am
...Second, that extractor sure filled up the cockpit. ... Fourth, must have been a fun filled trip. Imagine using your favorite toy to abet your favorite hobby. It doesn't get any better than that.

it was a good day with excellent scenery.

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.cc%2Fhfqbmiwdh%2FVermont_feb_23_2014.jpg&hash=8fbec62c06467fd38163d0cca187139c26238d9d) (http://postimg.cc/image/hfqbmiwdh/)

Yeah the cockpit (at least the back seat and cargo area) was pretty full. I had to leave the home made stand behind.
Good times for sure! ;D
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: riverbee on February 24, 2014, 11:14:06 pm: pk, sure enjoyed your posts on this and all you pix, very cool, thanks for sharing!

i really had to laugh at what marbees said:
"Now Maxant may advertise their extractors can fly"

:D
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: lazy shooter on February 25, 2014, 07:25:43 am: I think you saved more than 500 dollars and had a good time doing it. It was the type of thing me and my boys would have called an "adventure." In an extractor of that size, I would think the bulk of the cost would be in the huge stainless steel body. That being the case, you made a good buy. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: apisbees on February 25, 2014, 06:21:22 pm: Leaving the home made stand behind Knowing you you'll build a better one anyway. Congrats Keith.
Scratch one Item off the list and it adds more Sump, Pump, Storage bottling tank.
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Perry on February 25, 2014, 08:18:33 pm: Quote from: apisbees on February 25, 2014, 06:21:22 pm
Leaving the home made stand behind Knowing you you'll build a better one anyway. Congrats Keith.
Scratch one Item off the list and it adds more Sump, Pump, Storage bottling tank.

:yes: :yah: :goodone: :D
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Papakeith on February 26, 2014, 07:37:13 am: I know, I know. How bout I try to get more than 50 lbs out of my girls this year before I get in too deep :D OK, deeper than I already am.
Title: Re: One Way to Get an Extractor
Post by: Bamabww on February 26, 2014, 08:01:46 am: Congrats on getting the extractor home. I know you'll really enjoy it.