How to Build a Long Hive (Horizontal Beehive) | Plans Available

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• JO

  @JonPetersArtHome · 4 days ago · pinned

  In this step-by-step video, I’ll show you how to build a horizontal beehive that holds more than 30 frames.<br>If you’re like me, you enjoy beekeeping, but your back doesn’t!<br>Long Hive Plans <a href="https://jonpeters.com/products/long-hive-plans">https://jonpeters.com/products/long-hive-plans</a><br>Lifting heavy honey supers and working in awkward positions can make beekeeping a lot less enjoyable. This long hive is designed to sit at a comfortable working height, with a lid that opens from the back, making inspections and honey harvesting easier.<br>The plans are designed to accommodate both medium and deep frames, so if you’ve been keeping your bees in a Langstroth hive, you can simply move your existing frames into the new hive.<br>The result is a well-insulated hive at a comfortable working height that makes managing your bees a little easier.<br>Plans are available here: [Insert link to plans]<br>I hope you enjoy the video. If you build one of these hives, please share a photo on Instagram and tag me. I’d love to see how it turns out!<br>Thanks for watching!

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• DM

  @dma634 · 4 days ago

  I know these project builds probably don&apos;t make you nearly the money that tool reviews do, but please continue making them. I get a lot of enjoyment/knowledge out of them.

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• JE

  @JeffreyMoon1974 · 4 days ago

  Nice build as always, Jon - the bees seem really happy in their new home!

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• KM

  @km343 · 4 days ago

  Very cool project. Thanks for the detailed build video

• WI

  @williamellis8993 · 2 days ago

  That&apos;s nice, Jon. It&apos;s not something I would use but I enjoy seeing your builds. I saw the funnel head screws on your other channel.<br>Bill

• MA

  @MasteruLuRogozea · 4 days ago

  First! Amazing as usual. Hope you and the family is well Jon!

• ST

  @stanleysmith8984 · 4 days ago

  When I grow up I want to build as well as you. I just ordered the plans and hope I can get it completed. We have bees already, but ants or mice got into the old hives and took all the bees. Maybe this will help solve the problem. Plus I think it will make it easier. As always thanks.<br>:person-turqouise-waving:

• TH

  @thomaskunz8029 · 4 hours ago

  Not really related to this video but what matte or satin clear coating would you recommend for unfinished kitchen cabinets? Face frames are solid wood but the side panels are thin vaneer glued on..

• MC

  @MCsCreations · 4 days ago

  Fantastic work, Jon! It turned out great! 😃<br>Just a question... Did you put an horizontal divider so the nest stays in one side, while the other is just for honey?<br>My parents used to beekeeping and they used a screen to separate the bottom part (nest) to the top part (honey)... This way the smaller bees would be able to go from one part to the other, but the queen wouldn&apos;t, because of its size. <br>Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

• CA

  @carlosc.8707 · 4 days ago

  Jon,Will the hive withstand the rain? Or can some material be added to the lid to make it water-resistant?

• C.

  @c.a.g.1977 · 3 days ago

  Very cool project, Jon! In the Netherlands we call the retrieval of the honey &quot;slingeren&quot; which would translate to &quot;flinging&quot;. What&apos;s the American word for it?

• JA

  @Jack-es9xq · 4 days ago

  The drawings for the cuts at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeIbFOUxDx4&amp;t=117">1:57</a> are a great idea. I&apos;ll steal that one.