Assembled and Wired Ideal Frame

Skip the time-consuming frame construction and prepare your Ideal hive boxes more efficiently with an Assembled and Wired Ideal Frame from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Each frame arrives professionally joined and wired, allowing you to install your preferred foundation before placing it into the hive.

Made from plantation-grown New Zealand radiata pine, the frame combines lightweight handling with dependable construction. The timber components are glued and secured with 32mm, 18-gauge staple pins. In addition, stainless-steel spring wire is threaded through protective eyelets to create a supportive base for correctly installed beeswax foundation.

With a depth of 137mm, this hive frame is specifically designed for Ideal boxes. Therefore, it should not be confused with Full Depth or WSP beekeeping frames.

Less Assembly, Faster Hive Preparation

Building frames from separate timber components requires joining, gluing, stapling, fitting eyelets and tensioning wire. Since these steps are already completed, the assembled frame helps reduce workshop preparation before the active beekeeping season.

Simply fit a compatible Ideal beeswax foundation, embed it securely into the wire and inspect the frame before placing it inside your hive.

Frame Specifications

  • Ideal frame depth: 137mm
  • Plantation-grown New Zealand radiata pine
  • Fully assembled, tacked and glued
  • 0.375mm stainless-steel spring wire
  • 2.5mm-diameter, 4.5mm-long eyelets
  • Secured with 32mm, 18-gauge staple pins
  • Ready for compatible Ideal foundation
  • Foundation is sold separately

Choose the Right Quantity

The frames are available in two practical options:

  • Single Frame – suitable for replacing damaged equipment or completing a small hive-maintenance job
  • Carton of 32 Frames – convenient for preparing several Ideal supers or keeping spare frames ready during the season

Commercial quantities are also available by enquiry.

Foundation Installation

Before installation, confirm that your foundation is designed for an Ideal frame. Position the wax sheet evenly and secure it to the stainless-steel wire using an appropriate embedding method.

Correctly supported foundation helps maintain comb stability during inspections and handling. Moreover, matching the foundation depth to the frame reduces unnecessary trimming and helps create a more consistent hive setup.

Prepare Your Ideal Boxes with Less Work

These ready-wired bee frames are a practical choice for backyard beekeepers, expanding apiaries and commercial operators who want reliable timber equipment without completing every assembly step themselves.

Order Assembled and Wired Ideal Frames from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. Choose a single frame or carton of 32, or contact our knowledgeable team on 02 9477 5569 for commercial quantities and help selecting compatible Ideal beeswax foundation.