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[–] 1 point 8 months ago (3 children)

If you build Warré hives and/or trap your own bees it can be very cheap. Trapping takes patience though and is easier in certain climates.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (2 children)

    I don't have a workshop so ability for making things is somewhat limited but might take a look at options. Got a folding saw and that is it for cutting wood, it certainly won't be a perfectly straight cut and I more use it for cutting small branches.

    Perhaps it would be possible to come up with something though without spending too much. Trapping the bees does make that free which is rather appealing. Unsure what sort of success rate that would have in my garden.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Warré hives are specifically designed to be built with simple tools. I believe a saw and a drill/screwdriver is all you need. Cuts don't need to be perfectly straight and there is no fine woodworking like you need for Langstroth hives with frames.

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