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produces this effect.Blank sheets will slow them down compared to no sheets. Foundationless gets drawn faster than embossed foundation and even faster than blank foundation. It is a lot of work for them to soften up the wax to work it. No need for starter strips if you use wood strips instead they will last longer and work just as well.
No need for starter strips if you use wood strips instead they will last longer and work just as well.Michael, I've done it with the wax strips,
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That, too is a concern of mine.
I'm deliberating as to whether to wire my honey supers (which I'm not adverse to doing), or sticking with foundation for my honey supers only. I've bought an 8-frame honey extractor (shallows & mediums - 4 frame if deeps) and want to make best use of it - while providing an optimal environment for the bees.
Since I'm definitely "Hobby/small" production - I might be able to wrap each frame to extract with a few rounds of string or rubber band or some such to keep the comb in place whilst spinning.