Comments on: Top-bar Hive Construction

By: philip storm

philip storm — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:48:00 +0000

can you email me pics and blue prints

By: ken ward

ken ward — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:08:31 +0000

I think this is a brilliant design but cannot download it for some reason! I really feel this is the way forward for eco friendly beekeeping!!!! Could you email your plans,I would love to make a couple.

By: Randall Phelps

Randall Phelps — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:29:15 +0000

Thanks for your work. I have downloaded and printed the drawings. Sufficient measurements seem to be on the drawings. I will modify the roof to incorporate a ridge vent, using shingles for the exterior covering. Another concern I have is the top bar sitting high against the roof. How far is the rail below the wall edge? How would you have the top bars higher to allow easier removal? I would suggest leaving the bars sitting below the wall edge but fasten a couple cabinet knobs on each bar, not interfering with the roof, to enable easier removal.

By: Mjanby

Mjanby — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:18:59 +0000

Just curious if there is anyone that has figured out the dimensions yet and willing to share them? Ie. post a link or email them so they could be posted here.

By: Tyler W. Cox

Tyler W. Cox — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:17:06 +0000

I’ve uploaded the drawings that I made to http://www.decieve.us/KTB/
They may be of use to those who are having problems using Google ShetchUp. The drawings are 300dpi 8 1/2″x 11″ images to allow for high quality printing.

By: Stone

Stone — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:23:33 +0000

Hi,

This is an absolutely awesome design and description! I too would love to get your drawings on this hive. Google sketchup is a real head scratcher for me and it would be easier to just follow the schematics on paper – if you have them.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks!

By: M.Smith

M.Smith — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:42:43 +0000

Would it be possible for a set of drawings to be sent? The basic shown structure here is the type I would enjoy working with at my age.

Thank you.

By: kawayanan

kawayanan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:02:25 +0000

I don’t have any blueprints (or pictures with the measurments). In order to get the dimensions, you would have use Google Sketchup. In the program, there is a “tape measure” tool that allows you to measure any edge or between any two points. There is also a protractor tool that allows you to measure any angle.

When I build my hives, I had my laptop with sketchup running, so I could refer to it for any measurements or angles.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:09:12 +0000

I was wondering if you have a blueprint-type of plan with dimensions. The google drawings are beautiful, but I couldn’t find anything with numbers (dimensions) on it. Thanks.

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:12:46 +0000

This is just what I have been looking for. I tried to open your plans on Google, but couldn’t get it to work.
Would you be so kind as to send them to me via email?
I just caught a swarm about a week ago and have them in a Langstroth hive body but want to move into top bar hives.
Thanks and good luck with your bees.

Scott