Bee Boxes From 1 Sheet Of Plywood

We already had a half sheet of plywood leftover from another project so we decided to use it to make a couple of 5 frame nuc boxes.

Bee boxes from 1 sheet of plywood.

Download the 5 frame nuc beehive plans pdf format. A galvanized nail was hammered into the edge of the plywood from the inside of the trap to keep out critters like birds. The transparent plexiglass bottom adds an element of fun but make sure the glue. This plywood boat from garden fork is a great project to build with the kids during a weekend trip to the lake.

People also love these ideas. They make four 5 frame nuc boxes from one 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. These have a 1 inch hole in them for bees to come and go. Even using the cheap 1 2 plywood at 24 per sheet that would be 6 per nuc but you advise using 3 4 plywood would be about 36 per sheet which would bring the cost per nuc to 9 per nuc.

Here are the files for some nucs. You ll need a skillsaw measuring tape marking pencil framing square some wood glue and paint. The price is the same for either so get the titebond iii. A 4 8 sheet of 1 2 plywood will make 4 complete five frame nuc boxes.

Titebond ii is only water resistant. A cutting layout diagram is included. You only get 4 nucs from a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. Both methods are discussed in swarm trap plans 10 frame lang deep.

This is without considering cost of fasteners. An entrance was created by drilling a 1 1 4 inch hole 2 5 8 from the bottom of the trap in the center. Your nuc boxes will last longer if you use it. An entrance gate can be added for transporting the bees.

This plan gives details for making 4 5 frame nucs from one piece of 1 2 plywood 4 x 8.