Hi there MB,
I really like the look of those hives, thanks for sharing the wax dipping info with us. what wood are you using?
In Australia wax dipping is quite common, I don't know how common it is in the U.S. Here we apply paint while the boxes are still hot so they pull the paint in too. I might try wax dipping bottoms and covers if I expand before I try boxes.
I few question for you. When you dip them do you notice any movement in the wood? Also, I didn't notice you gluing the joints in your pics, but do you? My concern here comes with the effect of the temperature and the wax on the stability of the glued joint.
One last thing, what plan do you use for your SBBs?
Thanks.
Bye for now, James.