Beehive Frame Wiring Eyelets

Protect timber hive frames during wiring with Eyelets from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

These small metal components are designed to fit into the pre-drilled holes of compatible timber frames, providing a dedicated opening through which frame wire can pass.

When wire is tensioned directly through timber, pressure from the wire can gradually wear into the wood. Installing eyelets helps protect the timber around the wiring holes while providing a metal contact surface for the wire.

They are a useful addition to DIY frame assembly, particularly for beekeepers who prefer to wire their own hive frames.

Protect Timber Frame Holes During Wiring

When assembling a wired hive frame, frame wire passes through holes in the timber side bars.

As the wire is tightened, pressure is applied around these openings.

Beehive frame eyelets provide a metal contact surface at each wiring hole, helping reduce direct contact between the tensioned wire and the timber.

This is particularly useful when working with high-tensile stainless steel frame wire.

By inserting eyelets before wiring, you can provide additional protection around the timber openings during frame assembly.

Designed for DIY Hive Frame Assembly

Eyelets are intended for beekeepers who assemble and wire their own timber frames.

They should be inserted into the pre-drilled holes of compatible frame side bars before the wire is threaded through the frame.

An eyelet installation tool can make the fitting process easier, particularly when preparing multiple frames.

Once the eyelets are installed, the frame wire can be passed through the openings and tensioned according to the frame's wiring pattern.

Suitable for Different Wired Frame Depths

The number of eyelets required depends on the depth of the timber frame and its wiring hole pattern.

Full Depth frames commonly require more wire runs than shallower frames such as WSP or Ideal.

Before ordering eyelets for a frame assembly project, check the number of wiring holes in the frames you intend to prepare.

This will help you calculate the quantity required for your frame wiring work.

Key Features

• Metal eyelets for timber beehive frames
• Designed for DIY frame wiring
• Fit into pre-drilled frame holes
• Provide a metal contact surface for frame wire
• Help protect timber from pressure caused by tensioned wire
• Suitable for use with compatible wired timber frames
• Can be installed before threading and tensioning frame wire

Complete Your Frame Wiring Equipment

When preparing wired hive frames, eyelets can be used alongside other frame assembly equipment, including stainless steel frame wire, eyelet installation tools, wiring boards, wire crimpers and foundation embedding equipment.

Together, these components provide the equipment needed to assemble and prepare traditional wired timber frames.

Order Eyelets from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today or call 02 9477 5569 for assistance with your beekeeping frame hardware.