Layens Frame - Assembled
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Layens Frame – Assembled

$8.00

13″ x 16″ Frame for a Layens beehive, assembled and pre-wired with straight vertical wire or cross-wire.

If you want a mix of options just add the desired quantity of each to the cart.  Quantity discounts will be applied in the cart.

Quantity Discount Per Item Price
1-13 -$0.00 $8.00
14-19 -$0.30 $7.70
20-39 -$0.60 $7.40
40-59 -$0.85 $7.15
60-79 -$1.00 $7.00
80-99 -$1.15 $6.85
100+ -$1.30 $6.70
Discounted Total: $8.00
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Top Bar Style

Flat top bars have a groove cut in the bottom as a straight guide for mounting foundation or a starter strip of wax, plastic or wood.
Tapered top bars are “V” shaped, providing a guide for straight comb building without foundation or a starter strip.

Frame Wiring Style

Straight wire frames have 4 vertical wires in the frame.  These provide better structure and support for the comb for using a rotary extractor and can be used to mount wax foundation in the frame.
Cross-wire (X-Wire) frames have 4 wires which run at angles from top to bottom and cross at 3 points.  This is done to provide better vertical support for comb and reduce the incidence of comb collapse. 

Frame Width

1-1/2″ is the typical width for Layens frames. 1-3/8″ may better match the bees’ natural comb spacing.

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Description

13″ x 16″ Frame for a Layens beehive.  Frames have 14-5/16″L x 1-1/2″W top bars which touch along the length of the frame, forming an enclosed space within the hive.  Vertical side bars are tapered for contact at the top with a gap along the lower portion.  Frames are completely assembled and wired.

Straight wire frames have 4 vertical wires in the frame.  These provide better structure and support for the comb for using a rotary extractor and can be used to mount wax foundation in the frame.

Cross-wire (X-Wire) frames have 4 wires which run at angles from top to bottom and cross at 3 points.  This is done to provide better support for comb and reduce the incidence of comb collapse.  A spur wire embedder is recommended (vs. using an electric current) for installing wax foundation.  These tools are available here:  https://suburbansodbuster.com/product/wax-foundation-wire-embedder-tool/

These frames are made with a 3/32″ groove in the top bar to help align wax foundation or into which wood starter strip can be glued.  A wood starter strip, if used, should be coated with wax to improve honeybee acceptance and promote comb building.

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