Assembled Ideal Frame with Slotted Top Bar

Produce clean cut comb without working around horizontal frame wire. This assembled Ideal frame from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies has a slot cut through the top bar, allowing a compatible sheet of wax foundation to be inserted from above.

The frame arrives assembled but unwired, making it particularly useful for comb honey production where wire-free sections are preferred.

A Simple Foundation Setup

Preparing the frame involves three main steps:

1. Insert a compatible wax sheet through the top-bar slot.
2. Leave a small amount of wax extending above the bar.
3. Fold the excess over the top to help hold the sheet in position.

Once prepared, the frame can be added to a compatible Ideal hive box and left for the bees to draw.

Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies recommends using a WSP wax sheet because its additional height leaves enough material to fold over the top bar. A Full Depth sheet can also be cut down, with the remaining strip used elsewhere as starter foundation.

Designed for Cut Comb Honey

Frame wire can make cut-comb preparation more difficult because each section must be cut around the wire. In comparison, this unwired bee frame provides a clear foundation area for producing neat pieces of comb honey.

The slotted top bar also avoids the need to electrically embed wire into the foundation before use.

Product Overview

• Ideal-depth assembled frame
• Slot cut through the top bar
• Supplied without wire
• Designed for wax foundation
• Suitable for cut-comb production
• WSP wax sheet recommended
• Full Depth wax can be cut to size
• Foundation is not included

The listing is for the timber frame only. Beeswax foundation must be purchased separately.

Check Equipment Compatibility

Use the frame with compatible Ideal hive boxes. WSP, Ideal and Full Depth frames have different heights, so confirm your hive-box depth before placing an order.

Once the foundation has been inserted, inspect the folded wax and frame alignment before placing it into the colony. Correct spacing will help the bees draw more organised comb.

Order the Assembled Ideal Frame with Slotted Top Bar from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. For WSP wax foundation, cut-comb equipment or quantity enquiries, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.