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Offline DayValleyDahlias

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8 frame queen excluder-wanted
« on: April 19, 2007, 01:47:11 am »
I was given 8 frame bottom boxes and supers...I am trying to find 8 frame queen excluders...can't seem to locate them...anyone out there have some to part with?

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Re: 8 frame queen excluder-wanted
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2007, 08:55:31 am »
If you can't find an 8-frame one,  just use a plastic 10 frame one and cut it or let it hang out the sides.  I occasionally use the plastic ones turned 90 degrees and let them hang out the sides with no issues.
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Re: 8 frame queen excluder-wanted
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2007, 10:33:29 am »
Wow, thank you all, you guys rock!  ( or buzz )...

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Re: 8 frame queen excluder-wanted
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2007, 04:17:17 pm »
Mann Lake, Brushy Mt and Betterbee all have eight frame excluders.
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Re: 8 frame queen excluder-wanted
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2007, 11:51:11 am »
I purchased and have in my hands the excluder...bought it from Mann Lake...

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