Grateful for every Friday with Jeff and the beautiful bees.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Chelsea, and it's a real joy having you follow along, thank you for that as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Mr. Ed you carismas of smiling all the time is what makes your videos so special… I was I bit in shock you didn’t used glue on the joints, most of the adhesive are stronger than the wood.. yes it may be time consuming, plus painting, why not the whole pile you have on the videos at least the first coat, even with small spray house gun you can paint all those boxes in one hour the most. It will be more messy spreads all over the place but with plastic liners you can control or have a paint booth… got to be an easier way… God blessed you all including audience & bees alike.. farewell from NYC 🇩🇴🗽🇺🇸🦅🐝

The Propola boxes are the fastest that I have ever assembled, probably half the time and the select frade are very square and clean. Thanks for sharing Jeff!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Great boxes for sure, and super easy to assemble. Thanks for watching. God's peace Steven. Mr. Ed

Your positivity is encouraging. Attitude is everything. You’re doing great.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch the video, I hope you will revisit soon. God's peace Mark. Mr. Ed

My goodness Mr Ed, lots of work, and I thought I did a lot of work over the winter for my hives. I’m truly humbled. God Bless You Brother.

I really like those dovetails

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Furniture grade craftsmanship! Thanks for watching. God's peace Alex. Mr. Ed

I wish I lived closer. (I live in Australia) I am an artist and would have happily have painted the boxes. I am sure that there is an art school or art organisation in your area that would love to paint your boxes. (As long as you don't mind different colours and bee designs painted on your boxes).

@JeffHorchoff

Ай бұрын

I truly appreciate the offer of painting the boxes, and it is a great idea of having an organization for their help, I wish I had thought of that one. The good news is the boxes are all finished now and most are already out in the field with the bees bringing in honey. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Cathie. Mr. Ed

Oh My!! That is alot of work doing all those new boxes by yourself my friend! It's wonderful the Monk's came out to help you cleanup the Peacock barn of the older boxes. Wish I lived closer I would be over there helping out when ever you needed. I've never had bee's before, wanted to, but neighbors wouldn't appreciate it or allow it. Thats why I started watching you and TheDirtRoster years ago. Always loved your devotion to bee keeping, God and helping others. God Bless!!!!!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

If you ever get over this way, I'd welcome the visit and happily put you to work. Thank you for your blessings and support. God's peace Phil. Mr. Ed

Bom trabalho assistindo no Brasil 🇧🇷👍 29:45

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Obrigado por assistir, e espero que você confira mais de minhas aventuras de luta de abelhas/resgate de abelhas e me diga o que você acha delas. A propósito, eu posto um novo vídeo toda sexta-feira de manhã e espero ouvir de você novamente em breve. A paz de Deus. Sr. Ed

this is so funny for me to watch. Tuesday, I put together 4 tops, 4 bases, 8 deeps and 8 of the honey supers along with painting them. there was a like bar stool in the barn, but I added a few hemlock planks to be able to set the boxes on them for painting.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

The work of a beekeeper goes way beyond just having bees...and I would not have it any other way. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Brett. Mr. Ed

Hey Jeff , after watching you put the Premier boxes together, I ended up buying 5 deeps for a trial run . The heat and rain we get here in coastal central Florida is a killer on our boxes. We love the tight dove tails on these and the rough interior. I did glue the dovetails and stapled them on the ends also . This coming Thursday we will be placing 5 Swarm NUCS into them , can’t wait to see how well they do. We will be painting the outside as we have watched wax dipped boxes melt in the hot summer sun . Only took 20 minutes to assemble the 5 boxes ! Lord bless you brother !

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I just love the joint on those boxes, no other company uses that joint and it makes assembly so easy. I know you will love them like I do. I hope you used the code "MRED10" when you purchased them and saved a few dollars. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Terry. Mr. Ed

Was praying for you and Good Time Charlie when the storms came through. Hope you are all well and bees and hives survived.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your prayers, everything is just fine for us. God's peace John. Mr. Ed

I really really really fill your pain in getting your boxes done. I think I would cheat a little I think I would go ahead and put the boxes in so not to miss out on the flow an then come back next winter an dip or paint them . We have got to catch the flow when it is there . Keep up the great work. Thanks for the update. THANKS

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I actually considered doing that, but then changed my mind. Thanks for watching. God's peace Kathy. Mr. Ed

Great looking boxes. Hoping you have a good honey flow this year. I did a cutout in a mesquite tree 2 years ago and the bees had propolized ALL the way around the inside of the tree, The hive was about 6ft tall. I don't see as much propolis in house cutouts. Cant wait for the next vid thanks.

Jeff, I love how you end each video! 😊

Now that's a big job... Thanks for your advice last week, my poorly colony merged beautifully with my stronger one and they are smashing the nectar into the frames. We are having a never ending Summer here this year but I sure hope we get some rain soon, it has been 7 months without a drop....

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, and I'm sure your rain is coming, you and your girls hang tough. Thanks for watching. God's peace Phil. Mr. Ed

I have 12 of these hives... I live in Florida.. What I have noticed is that the bees are not bearding like they are doing in my regular wooden hives...Also I want to state that the population of bees are higher in my Anel hives vs my wooden hives so the insulation really makes a difference.. I really like these hives...

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

You and me both, I can hardly wait to get them into our yards. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Careful Mr. Ed you're getting honey fever. That's where you tell yourself " If I only had a few more hives I can get more honey. I know I started with 2, then it's 4, then it's 10. Where does it stop?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I know exactly where it stops, 150 hives. Me and Charlie have been through this already and we know when enough is enough. Thanks for watching. God's peace Bill. Mr. Ed

Thank you for being such an inspiring, hard-working, God -fearing, JOYFUL soul! Blessings to you and yours! 💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your blessings, very kind words, and for taking the time to follow along with all my bee wrangling adventures. Until the next one, God's peace Krissa Ann. Mr. Ed

Jeff, I overnighted in Greensboro NC, I bought some Sourwood Honey ftom Ashby Farms. I’ve never had it before. Can’t wait to get home and try it. Still have another 2 days of flying so I don’t want to open it. Flight bags and honey containers don’t mix well. 🤣🤣🤣

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I met Ashby and his wife at the NAHBE in January, a really great couple doing some good things with queens and bees. By the way, I do love the Sourwood Honey, really great tasting. Safe travels brother. Mr. Ed

Wow you are fast. Oh hay where is good time Charlie.

What a wonderful crew you have there Jeff, God Bless

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I am a blessed man to be surrounded by such caring, hard working people. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Tony. Mr. Ed

16:44 Nice to see your pet turtle enjoying the sun.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

We get some really big red ant hills around here. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Mr. Ed, you're busy as a bee! Tell Charlie and Ralph hi!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

The life of a beekeeper, the work just never ends. I sure will pass along your well wishes. Thanks for watching. God's pace Barbara.Mr. Ed

Love the boxes. I’ve bought a few this year and really like the ease of assembly. My privet is just starting to bloom. My girls are busy on it. My wife and I started a new business and it is keeping us crazy busy. Take care.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I'm going to have to give you a call and catch up, I want to know what business you guys started. God's peace Garry. Mr. Ed

Enjoyed the video Jeff!!! Have you ever tried Eco Wood Treatment? I glue and staple my boxes then dip mine and have been very pleased with the results. I too have started using excluders this year for the first time for EXACTLY the same reason as you....brood in my new comb!!! So far the ladies have gone through them nicely and I'm actually pulling some honey today in the foothills of NC!! Gotta make room for the BIG tulip poplar flow!!!! Take care!!!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I have heard of the Eco product and that it is safe for bees and does a good job on preserving the wood, I just very apprehensive about it. Best wishes for a strong tulip flow and a great honey harvest. God's peace Keith. Mr. Ed

That place looks familiar.😃 I absolutely dislike having to paint anything also! You might have a Thorne wax dipping machine in your future. God Bless!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Any time you are up for a visit let me know, you will always bee welcome. Thank you for your blessings and support. God's peace Russ. Mr. Ed

@Burntbranchcreekbees

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff If you know 1-2 weeks in advance of when you are going to pull honey supers, let me know and I will come over and help you do it. Have a blessed day.

3:34 Have you ever thought about a laser burner for the hives? I bought a laserpecker 2. In New South Wales, we have to have our hive brand on the hive. And believe it or not, hives get stolen here. ( My dads a retired Police and his first detective case was stolen bee hives) With the laser burner, I burn in my brand, hive number... fun to play with, and it does take some time to dial it in. It can be done with a laptop or phone app. You can also put designs on the front like your Abbey logo. It gets a layer or 2 of Tung oil and its good to go. Love your work. Steve

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

We have 2 lasers here at the wood shop and we use them to brand every casket we make. Still I have not considered using it to brand our hives. Yes, I know beehives are stolen, I've had 2 of my own taken about 10 years ago, and fortunately, that was the only time. Though I like the idea of branding, it's a process I won't be doing due mainly to the time it takes to do it. Curious, how did moving the hives go? God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@imcmcguiness5110

2 ай бұрын

@JeffHorchoff Hi Brother, moving hasnt happened yet. I'll make a video like you suggested if it happens. It'll be some time away. Im awaiting workers' compensation payments for my spine. I was reading Tasmania's bio security rules, and SH bettle is what they're worried about. They dont have it there. My hives have it. So im not sure how it's all going to go. I have 8 Dachshunds. I have to get vet certificates for each weiner to take them to Tasmania. BIO Security is real strict there.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Wow, you have a list of things to do on top of your health issues, I'll be adding your name to my prayer list to help in my little way. I hope all goes well for you. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@imcmcguiness5110

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff Love ya mate

@tealkerberus748

2 ай бұрын

@@imcmcguiness5110 I reckon it's best to bite the bullet and start fresh - sell up your hives on the mainland, and build/buy new in your new home. My family's long term plan is to move from Vic to NZ and it's flatly illegal to take the cows with us so we'll be starting up cow farming from scratch once we find the right land. I'll miss the bloodline we've built here .. but it is what it is.

Jeff! I'm so amazed - I fully expected to see you fully suited up with respirator and a pressure-painter kinda thing!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I'd paint the boxes in my birthday suit if it made the job any better, but it's still a NASTY job and I hate doing it. Thanks for watching. God's peace Mary Beth. Mr. Ed

Recoding on my better half's birthday 🎂. They look great.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Make sure you tell her Happy Belated Birthday from Mr. Ed. God's peace Shawn. Mr. Ed

When I do bulk boxes I hang 16' 4x4s off saw horses. If solo, set one end on a horse and start sliding on boxes. When full, set the other end up. Slide them together and go to town with a power sprayer. Wait an hour and turn them 90*, hit the last side. Minutes.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Still is painting and a nasty job for sure! I do like your method though. Thanks for watching. God's peace Kathy. Mr. Ed

Now I know how you get all the work done 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Yep, the secret is out. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

I would have done an additional step in glueing the corners together using Tight Bond III, but that is just me.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Of course using glue is a person preference, but for me I have never found it worth the extra effort and have never used it. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Taylor. Mr. Ed

I would have done the painting differently, i would stack about 6 and paint them all at ones that way goes faster. But maybe its time for spraypaint gun that goes even faster more efficient 😊

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I am not the most efficient person in the world, and it sounds like your idea would work just fine. Thanks for your suggestion and for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Hi Mr Ed. Great video. Thanks for the joy and tour. There’s many different Privets and some not good for honey…. Which is growing in your video??

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I do not know the specific variety of privet, but I do know it is a nectar producer and our first major honey flow of the year. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Russ. Mr. Ed

ALWAYS LIKE SOME MR EDD THANK YOU JESUS AND GOD BLESS !

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your blessings and kind words Amber, it is greatly appreciated. Until the next time, God's peace. Mr. Ed

You should have bought 5 gallons of linseed oil, cut it 25% with thinner and dip the boxes like you would with wax. No heat of course.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Another great way to protect the wood. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Justin. Mr. Ed

Mug up from central New Hampshire, where spring is here and I'm unwrapping my Langs today so I can do first inspections. We have red maple, silver maple, birch, and poplar in bloom. No sugar maple or oak blooms yet. my daffodils are getting ready to pop. My shiitake logs are loading up, with mushrooms ready to pick in a couple days. Definitely spring is here! I have some box to assemble some boxes this week so I can paint them. Thanks for the update, take care, Brice

Thats crazy. My name is Thorne Hauser and im not a member but i do love your videos. I wonder if Thomas and I are related lol

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Not only do you share the same name, you both watch Mr. Ed videos, you HAVE to bee related. Thanks for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

Thanks Jeff, God bless you!

Use an airless sprayer to apply the paint, then backroll. I run about 1 min per box.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Yea, but you are a professional. Love ya brother, God's peace. Mr. Ed

@taddrienstra7247

2 ай бұрын

😅😢😂

Jeff, thanks for another great video! As a fellow woodworker who is always looking for ways to simplify and speed up repetitive tasks, I'm surprised you haven't yet made a stapler-positioning jig that fits over the corners of the boxes you're building and positions the business-end of the stapler for each of the 5 staples. That would put every staple in every box exactly where it should be - identical on each and every box.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I'm all about fixtures and jigs, they make repetitive jobs efficient and the final product all the same. However in this case, a simple matter of visual placement is all that is necessary as the bees really don't care if it's perfect. Thanks for watching. God's peace Dale. Mr. Ed

im definitely swapping over to premier boxes after the last pallet i got from not saying names but it rhymes with man lake 😂.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I stopped buying from Mann Lake 4 years ago....except for the Honey Bandit, I still love that stuff and they are the only ones who make it. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Taryl. Mr. Ed

Always a pleasure watching your videos, take care!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for becoming a member to my channel, you honor me with your gift and I appreciate it greatly. Also, it is so awesome to hear you enjoy watching my bee wrangling adventures, thank you for that as well. Until the next video, God's peace Mirah. Mr. Ed

Wow, makes me glad I only have two hives 😊

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I wish I was as smart as you. Hey, if you aren't busy tomorrow, how about coming on down and helping me paint some boxes. God's peace Larry. Mr. Ed

12:38 You didnt only picked the video up later on, You also had a nice haircut in the meantime. Great video as always, peace :)

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I love getting my summer cut, it just worked out while I was making this video. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

very nice my friend, lots of work got done for sure ... lol ... i wondered what m red was for ... mr ed ... snicker

It'd be much easier to cut cardboard to cover the top, and spray paint the boxes. The cardboard would prevent paint from getting inside.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Spraying is a lot easier than doing it by hand, but it's still painting. Thanks for watching. God's peace Lisa. Mr. Ed

Lots and lots of bee boxes! 🐝

Rather unfortunate that the wax dipping couldn't be done. Not just because of the headache of painting them, but the bee boxes look pretty chic with just the wood. Either way, I doubt the bees care all that much 😅

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I was very disappointed the boxes could not be dipped because I really like how it protects the wood. However, I was just as sad knowing that meant I was going to have to paint them now. And you are correct, the bees don't care either way. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Good job fork man.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Rene is a natural on a fork lift! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Right now im in sunny Detroit. I would walk there to help you but I think I would be a little late :)

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for wanting to help, it's the thought that counts. God's peace Mark. Mr. Ed

Just an idea💡how about getting local high school kids to earn volunteer hours and a possible mentorship in exchange for them helping you paint and do various jobs there. 🤔 Just an idea.☺️ You boys do an amazing job all by yourselves but kids make it fun and they would learn a thing or two about bees😁win win situation!😊

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I love the idea and I will look into it. thank you for your suggestion and for watching. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Good job Mr. Ed. It’s funny how people are so different when it comes to painting. I don’t mind it (my dad was a painter). It’s raking that I don’t like 😂

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I hate raking as well, it really messes with my shoulders since having rotator surgery on both of them. Thanks for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

You got a growth expansion going on :).

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

A very good position to bee in. Thanks for watching Brother, God's peace. Mr. Ed

Wish I was there, I like painting!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Me too, I'll happily take any offers of help when it comes to painting. Thanks for your offer and for watching. God's peace Cyanna. Mr. Ed

Never a dull moment!! Thanks Jeff!

Great video! God bless you!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Annette. God's peace. Mr. Ed

nice box . god bless you mr ed

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Terry, and thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

Big difference from last year's freeze

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

That it is, and I'm grateful for what we have been given this year. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

I feel your pain. I hate painting boxes worse than anything. Wish I had a wax dipping system.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

You and me both, man I hate painting. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

I hope you have better luck using the queen excluders under boxes with just waxed foundation. When I tried this my bees would not go though he excluder to draw comb. The boxes next to these had drawn comb and went through the excluder just fine.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I hope so too, but so far, it seems to be going well. God's peace Phillip. Mr. Ed

Nobody puts baby bees in the box! 😱😁🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸

😮dream Big brother 🙏

I'm confused. I was taught that we don't wax dip the box panels before assembly, even though we could do that with a much smaller wax pot, because we use glue on the joins and glue won't stick to wax. But you're not using glue, just those perfect blind dovetails and staples. So why not have your own little wax vat and dip the panels before assembly?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

All the boxes that I have had dipped were all assembled and then dipped. It's possible the individual pieces could be dipped, it's just not the way I had it done. I have built hundreds of supers and have NEVER glued any of them, in my opinion it is not necessary. But if it makes someone feel better doing it, then do it. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

One of the less glamorous jobs for sure! Hope you get some delicious privet honey out of the bargain!

WOW ! Love it ! No glue , and love the rough interiors Are they pricey?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

The boxes are not cheap, about $29, but by ordering more than one and adding the "MRED10" promo code it does cut the price. Thanks for watching. God's peace Terry. Mr. Ed

The vid claims to be posted an hour ago but there's comments from days ago. Oh well, I'm here now!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Channel members see the video days before subscribers do, it is one of the perks of being a member. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Nice boxes

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

For sure the Pura Hive bodies are some great boxes, and with the ease of assembly and the half blind dove tail joint securing the box, it make them a very logical choice of hive bodies. Looking forward to meeting you in the near future. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

Great job god bless

On your old frames that you was going to through away that you have palld up have you ever thought about sandblasting. Them to clean them if you could do it it would save you from buying more Frames

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Wood and sandblasting are really not compatible, the sand would eat out so much of the wood leaving the frame very weak. Thanks for watching and your suggestion, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Tereasa. Mr. Ed

👍👏😊

you should have put some glue on the joints before banging them together

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I could have done that, however, in my opinion, it is not absolutely necessary and the boxes are no worse off for not gluing them. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Edward. Mr. Ed

Jeff, are you sure you don’t need just a bit more frames and woodenware? Wait a minute! No Good Time Charlie? No Wreckit Ralph! Are they on strike?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

They are not on strike, they hate painting as much as I do. Thanks for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

Those straps can be removed if you twist the joint 180 and pull the long end and they pop right open.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I'm going to do that the next time to see if that really works. Thanks for the tip and for watching. God's peace Peter. Mr. Ed

Have you considered getting a small spay gun to do your painting and it can be used else where also

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I have used a spray gun to paint the boxes in years past, but since I'm not planning on building more boxes, doing these few by hand is really no big deal. Thanks for watching and for your suggestion. God's peace John. Mr. Ed

Newish beekeeper here and I run Layens hives. My question and not really understanding is why do you have to buy so many new frames and boxes every year if your not really increasing the amount of hives you are keeping?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

As I rotate comb and lose hives every year, I lose a lot of frames. Plus, I like to have all new frames and comb on my honey supers. It's just a personal thing. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Todd. Mr. Ed

Use a Wagner paint sprayer. Much faster

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

That would be another way, thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace

@mrbinary71

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff they are really cheap. I paid $170 for mine.

Jeff OMG wishing i was there i could have had them painted them all in 35 minutes. My local bee guy came by and was asking about putting beehives again out on my place. i have no problem i said with that. I said whats wrong.. he said it will be a little while hard to find people that want to work. said what's going on?...i need some boxes painted! i said hell i am not busy bring them here i will paint them for you. Really you would? i said sure how much.. i said my treat.. just drop them off and i will paint them. O.K. he said and kinda of chuckled hahaha. So next day his crew brought over 200 boxes. i said awesome. they laughed and said we will see you what in a month hahaha have fun and left. So i stacked them on three pallet high platforms. stack three pallets.... set of 7 boxes on top of each other,1 to each corner 4 stacks to a set of pallets,. 8 stacks of pallets, and since i have plenty of pallets and i can spread them out.. the painting was easy for me.. it was the prep that took the longest,. but spraying was fast.. This for me was easy because i used to paint cars and then houses.. so this was piece of cake. Three coats each and checked for drips and if there was i rolled it out sprayed it again... called him next day and said all done. what? No we don't even have building cleaned out or swept yet..Your done!? you sure? i said i believe so they are all white hahahaha. Well anyway they are done all shiny white i said, come and get them. So he sent his crew over to pick them up and said how? elves my man.... elves...... came in at night while i was sleeping and painted them all. hahaha they said... loaded them and left. but for me the sprayer was the ticket. for my bee guy anything. if you where here i could do that for you too. love my bees even though they love to practice war on me.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

What a great story and I's really sorry you could not do them for me. I guarantee, you made that beekeeper VERY happy doing that job for him and in such short time. How awesome you are Gary. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

Hi Jeff, I was wondering if the wax gets into the joints or would it be better to dip before putting them together? Love watching your videos 🙏

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

The wax does get into the joints if the box is assembled before dipping. Glad to hear you enjoy watching, thank you for doing that for me. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

I noticed you didn't glue your joints. I know youre a much more experienced woodworker than i am. Was that just a time saver building so many boxes?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Not at all, I have NEVER used glue when assembling supers, in my opinion between whatever you use to protect the wood, paint, wax, or whatever, and the bees propolising it, it is not needed. However, if you feel better putting glue in the joints, go ahead and do so. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Hey ther mr Edd. I got same problem this year. The bees are exploding. God bless

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

What a great problem to have. God's peace Evan. Mr. Ed

@evanhofmeyr-tg1gl

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff Jeff. My target is only 10 boxes. Im up to 22. With another 3 to catch this coming week. I am up from 9 boxes to 22. And rhat all in tge last three weeks. Its the wheather i think. It is suposed to be our winter now. But its hot. I am woried there is not enough food for the bees.

The handles on those Propola boxes look sort of shallow. Will you be able to get a good grip with them?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

They are plenty deep enough and wider than most boxes. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Good Morning😊

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Good morning to you as well Mary! Thanks so much for starting your day off by watching and leaving your comment. God's peace. Mr. Ed

Hi Mr. ED. I am curious about your decision to use queen excluders. Did you have a lot of the queen laying in the third deep ? I have been considering using an excluder with a single deep. I never seem to have enough equipment

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I was tired of losing comb to wax moth and the moth will only go to comb that has been laid in or pollen place in. They will not lay in comb that only had honey placed in it. I will see how it goes this year using them and then I will decide if I use them next year. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Thomas. Mr. Ed

at 3:%8 what's the thing behind you? With the window and such? Also so nice they gave you a custom made box! I'm still waiting for my bee adventure - the gent said one of his hives didnt make it sadly but the other one is looking good. We're still at the snow-and-freezing temperatures up here but we've already been seeing butterflies about and a few ants. Also I would have loved to sit in a chair and help build those for you. That's my kind of work. I like that there's handles on all four sides. I didnt see that on some of the older boxes.

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Sorry, I don't know where I'm suppose to look to find out what you are wondering about. The handles on all 4 sides of a super are very common on all supers. Glad to hear your weather is getting warmer, enjoy the warm up. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@horsetuna

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff Maybe I didnt notice the handles on the previous Supers! I'll have to watch some more and pay better attention. Have a good week!

@horsetuna

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff Sorry at 3:58. It has windows and pipes sticking out of it behind you against the wall.

Easy assembly? You made the first one look difficult.. sorry but I couldn't quit laughing😂😂😂😂😂

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I guess I should have practiced before shooting the video, I did make it look hard. If you noticed, the second time I showed the assembly it went very well. Thanks for watching. God's peace Steve. Mr. Ed

@T.S.Beez01

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff yes I notice things went better with the next one, on the 1st I was talking to you, trying to tell you that dovetail joints don't go together the same way as your usual box joints. But of course you couldn't hear me from the UK, or you were simply ignoring me, which I very much doubt... I could not help but notice the error as retired cabinet maker.. lol Keep the videos coming, I'm throughly enjoying them.. thanks Steve

I see what looks like a fire ant mound at 16:43. What kind of problems do they present for you and if you try to control them, how?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

They are not a problem, but the ones around the honey house are exterminated sooner or later. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Nick. Mr. Ed

Mr Ed, why did you need to staple when the dovetail joint is tight? 😮😮😊

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

The joint still needs to be secured, and stapling the ends together ensures the joint from opening. Thanks for watching. mGod's peace Sherry. Mr. Ed

Hi Mr. Jeff, I'm from Ethiopia. I have been watching for last 3 months your KZread videos about honeybee keeping. now I'm thinking of starting Honeybee keeping here in Ethiopia. so would you help me with some tips or Advice on how to start as a beginner? thank you in advance

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Hello Aesho, thank you so much for discovering my channel and begin watching it, that is very kind of you. I always say the world needs as many beekeepers as it can get as bee are so important to our very survival, so I'm delighted to hear you want to become one. As far as starting, I would recommend you find someone in your area who already is a beekeeper and ask if they can assist you on your journey. Also, read and learn about bee biology and what blooms in your country that bees feed on. You will love the journey you are about to begin, please keep me updated on your adventures. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@AESHOFERENJO

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff thank you for your great advice. soon in futures, I will update you and your followers. since then keep in touch.

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You're not using glue on those boxes? I guess with the dovetail joints you don't have to?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

As a woodworker for almost 55 years and one who knows the worth of glueing things together, and as a beekeeper who has been assembling supers for over 40 years, it is my opinion that using glue when assembling supers is unnecessary. Though manufactures suggest it, and if it makes the beekeeper feel better using it, then I say go right ahead, but I will continue my practice of not using glue to assemble supers, the bees make sure the boxes stay together. Thanks for watching. God's peace Gordon. Mr. Ed

I guess u showed up on the wrong day. You could have put me and Jen to work!

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Trust me, I would have. There is always work to be done when it comes to keeping bees. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

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So I noticed that you aren't using any glue and in this case titebond water prof glue. Anyway that's what I would probably do.

@JeffHorchoff

Ай бұрын

I do not use glue for the boxes as the bees glue the boxes together with propolis so the glue I would put on there is superfluous, in my opinion. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

Mr.Ed, just caught my 1st swarm of the season in a "trap" I made. How long should I leave them in the trap, before moving to a hive box?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Congratulations! I leave the swarm in the trap until I see the bees bringing in pollen. After that, I move the trap. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@crdorado1195

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff thanks, I made the trap, with absolute certainty, I was NOT going to ever catch a swarm. But that was amazing to watch those bees move in. 'Going to make a few more! Thanks for the advise- God IS GOOD!

Why not use a spray gun? Would be so much easier ... Maybe think of getting one :)

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

It's on the list of tools to get. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@KonTikiBea

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff been watching for a long time now Love the videos Mr. Ed :)

What about burnishing with a propane blow torch? Have you ever tried it?

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

I've seen several video on the subject and it is an interesting idea. However, I just can't imagine how bees would react to burnt wood. In all the years I have been removing bees, I have never found one in a burnt out structure. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Richard. Mr. Ed

What do you think of painting the boxes with a sprayer? One could stack them 4-5 high and paint it like a pillar. Although I am just getting started I dont like going 1/2 way on anything. The cost of shipping is obscene and thus I often buy a pallet of stuff and sell off the extra. If you get this far .... what kind of paint was that.... yes... white... but was it acrylic? or laytex? We are 5000 miles a part or I would come and shake your hand and ask a few questions. cheers

@JeffHorchoff

Ай бұрын

I have sprayed boxes in the past, but with only 85 of them to do, the set up necessary is more trouble than the time saved. I use an exterior latex for the paint. If you ever travel the distance, I'd bee happy to shake your hand and answer some questions. God's peace Mat. Mr. Ed

@user-pi8us8dp3b

Ай бұрын

@@JeffHorchoff Thank you for the reply. "in the day" spraying meant compressed air. Now with airless sprayer you just drop the intake into the can and spray away. I only mention this as you may someday have to paint some more hives. If one had to buy the sprayer just to do 100 boxes probably not worth it... but I already have the sprayer thus I ask. If you clean the sprayer to food grade clean and put it away it is good to go next time. Leave the hose and nozzle dirty and you are hoooped. no reply needed. cheers. You flatter me.

What about stacking them and using a airless paint sprayer

@JeffHorchoff

2 ай бұрын

Personally, I prefer painting by hand as the paint tends to go on thicker giving more protection to the wood. It's just what I prefer even though I know using a sprayer would bee quicker. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Carroll. Mr. Ed