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Plain Talk: To Wire Frames or Not (228)
In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew revisits a seemingly simple question that sparked a surprisingly passionate response from readers and listeners alike: Do beekeepers still wire and embed their own wax foundation? After a passing remark in a recent article suggesting that the practice might be fading into history, Jim was met with a steady stream of replies from beekeepers who are very much keeping the tradition alive.
Jim explores the reasons why many still choose to wire frames, reflecting on both the craftsmanship and the sense of satisfaction that come with building comb the…
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