Premium 8-Frame WSP Timber Box – Unassembled

Create a three-quarter-depth super with a balance of useful comb capacity and manageable lifting weight using the Premium 8-Frame WSP Box from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

This flat-pack hive body is made from plantation-grown New Zealand radiata pine and uses a strengthened finger-joint pattern.

Premium 22mm Pine

The timber panels are approximately 22mm thick and include a cut-out carrying handle.

The current product dimensions are approximately:

• Width: 353mm
• Depth/height: 193mm
• Timber thickness: 22mm

The narrower 8-frame width keeps the box compact while the WSP depth provides greater capacity than an Ideal super.

Assemble It Yourself

The panels need to be drilled and screwed together before use.

Taking time to align the corners properly will help the finished box remain square and fit neatly with the hive components above and below.

Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies recommends treating unfinished timber with linseed oil or another suitable wood treatment for improved longevity.

Why Choose WSP?

WSP is commonly described as three-quarter depth.

It sits between Ideal and Full Depth equipment, making it a versatile choice for honey supers.

A full WSP box can carry a useful crop while generally being easier to lift than a Full Depth super.

For beekeepers who already run 8-frame equipment, this box allows that lighter width to continue throughout the hive.

Match the Correct Frames

Use 8-frame WSP frames inside the box.

Full Depth frames will be too deep, while Ideal frames are too shallow.

Preparing boxes and frames together before the season can make expansion much easier when a strong colony suddenly needs more room.

Commercial quantities are available directly from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

Order the Premium 8-Frame WSP Timber Box for a hands-on, quality-pine hive build. For WSP frames, foundation or bulk pricing, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.