How To Build a Mini Nuc Bee Box



What you will need:

  • 5 ' long- 12" wide- 1" thick plank of wood
  • Pencil
  • Saw
  • Hammer
  • Ruler/Carpenter square
  • Safety Glasses
  • Wood Glue
  • Finishing Nails (about 30) 1.5"
  • Velcro
  • Frames (6) - purchased online
    • Brad nails 5/8

Dimensions:

  • Top 14" X 12"
  • Bottom 9 3/4" X 12 1/4"
  • Side (2) 8" X 11 1/4"
  • Back  8" X 11 1/4"
  • Front 11 1/4" X 6"
  • Rails 2 X 11"-- 3/4" deep
  • Frames 9 1/4" X 6 1/2" X 1 1/2"




Step 1: Measure!

Measure out all the dimensions above with a carpenter square, tape measure, or ruler and trace with a pencil. A carpenter Square helps keep the lines true and makes a 90 degree angle cuts so all the pieces fit together perfectly.




Step 2: Cut!

Saw the wood where you traced the line. Make sure you wear safety goggles so you don't get sawdust in your eyes!




Step 3: Put it together!

Put the pieces together and see where you need to put the finishing nails. Then hammer the nails into the wood. We used about 30 throughout the whole box. In some places where it needed extra support we added wood glue. 

Make Sure-

- You don't nail the top piece down because it should be left loose so you open the box to get to the inside. You can use velcro to make sure it stays secure
- You put the front piece in the middle so you leave room for the bees to come in and out.
- You nail the rail for the frames 3/4 of an inch deep in the box to leave room for the frames to rest on.



Step 4: Put together the frames!

We ordered the frames online at https://www.mannlakeltd.com/unassembled-frame-for-double-mating-nuc
 and the  wax base at https://www.mannlakeltd.com/waxed-rite-cell-reg-for-double-mating-nuc
We bought our unassembled but they are sold already assembled.
We used brad nails and wood glue to hold them together.



Put the velcro on the top piece and put in the frames and then you're

ALL DONE!



Special thanks to my dad for helping me build this! <3



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