After too many hours looking for instructions on building Nuc boxes I decided to create the simplest version possible, I hope you enjoy! First video ever, please forgive any mistakes or unprofessional videography. 😃
Excellent idea, so I have automatically a handle on both sides. Why didn't I think of this myself. Thank you for uploading. Now my boxes will be all Chillhouse style.
I could tell as soon as I opened the video and saw the joints that it is a practical construction method. This is a great method for making 1 box or 100. By the way, our plywood cost in Michigan is up 252% in the last year.
Well done Paul. Finally measurements in metrics. Well done, good clean simple instructions for 5 & 2 frame nuc boxes. Next stop painting, plus a vid about what you use them for.
Thanks Jerra, I think there is plenty of "what i use them for" from much more experienced bee keepers, working on a (how to build a deck) video at the moment, building stuff is kind of where my experience comes in handy, but I'll give it some thought. Thanks Paul
Looks good. I imagine one could use 2 pieces of 1X lumber on each side in place of plywood if they find it at the right width. I made one with pallet boards on the sides, very similar to this. And I had some old 2Xs that were already painted going to waste so I cut them to the right length for the front and backs of some Nucs. I figured the Bees would be happier with the thicker wood on the ends.
I made my front and rear panels the same and screwed both from the bottom. No need to make 2 different sizes for that. I also make my top and bottoms the same. Needless to say, I used 1x12 inch pine that I cut for the sides. US keeper here.
Great video. Thank you, you made it look simple. Suggestion; perhaps you could put those dimensions into your description for the video? It would be so helpful. Cheers Deb
Hi Steven, just wondering how my video got noticed? "Idiot proof nuc boxes", noticed that a large amount came from Facebook, just wondering if you knew who was responsible for that? Thanks Paul
@@Chillhouseminifarm Unfortunately I have national hives, the lugs on each end of my frames are longer than yours which meant it didn't work out. Do you see my problem ?
@@stevencraig1871 Hi Steven, I'd like to solve that problem for you but are not familiar with National hives. I'll look it up and try to find a solution.
This is how Barnyard Bees make their Boxes... There are Hundreds in their Apiary, all painted different Colours ! Check it out... I think if your in a Colder Climate, like here in Scotland, you would have to add more insulation, and, or cluster them together. To give them more protection. 👍 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
I think Barnyard Bee makes theirs out of 3/4 Advantech which Lowes has for $101 bucks a sheet now..kinda pricey.. soon we'll all be making boxes out of used card board if things keep going up..
I like the boxes but would just change the bottom to a screen and make them so i could slide in a 1/4" piece of plasticore or plywood to make it a solid bottom and could easily use the wand and oxalic acid to treat for Varroa mites.
Great idea using a standard timber size and for keeping it simple. But cost wise I just can't work it out to be only $15 for the 5 frame. If the 190x19 is around $10/lm then you're already at $10 for base, front & sides (991mm required)... then add the ply sides cut from a large sheet will cost around $10 (using 19mm).... plus the lid & other small bits and you're around A$25. Or is there something I'm miscalculating?
Hi Darryn, yes you are probably correct but I used 15mm ply which is slightly cheaper and it was also before the governments of the world decided to put us into hyperinflation for materials. I didn't account for the top etc. I wasn't really trying to portray the cheapest version, more so portraying the easiest version. To tell you the truth, I honestly didn't assume it would have many views at all, just realized there was a need for a simplistic version with cutting sizes for everyone with basic tools to produce, price wasn't my concern.
@@Chillhouseminifarm Cool thanks for replying and yes the design is great. I was excited about it being $15 materials but I think at >$25 I'd be more likely to buy a ready made one
I've got a "how to build a Deck" coming very soon. Not sure how that will go with the Bee crowd? But my specialty is building things so well see how it goes!
