Name: Frame support, top hive bar - Hands-free beekeeping tool | SCL-002
Brand: Apiobi
SKU: 895
Availability: InStock

Frame support, top hive bar - Hands-free beekeeping tool | SCL-002

Make your hive inspections smoother with this versatile 3D-printed stand

🆔 Design No 895

⚙︎ Formats : STL

𐊵 Version : 1.0

⦸ No AI - No virus

✏︎ Designer : M@t - apiobi

🗓 Published on 6 March 2026

💬 Exchanges : 0

4,62 $

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Description

Hive bar and frame holder - Easy handling for inspections

Easily attaches to a vertical board on the hive structure, to the roof frame, or to any other part of the hive. vertical support 24 to 25 mm thick.

Key features

Robust two-position bracket for maximum flexibility
Can accommodate bars and frames up to 40 mm wide and 30 mm thick
End hook and suspension hole for easy tool storage
Universal compatibility : TBH, Kenyan, Tanzanian, Dadant, Langstroth, Warré, Voirnot, or any hive with boards up to 25 mm thick.
If your board is thinner than 24 mm, simply add a small shim - no slicer adjustment required!

This support is solid, practical and ready to assist you for all your inspections.
An indispensable accessory for beekeepers looking for efficiency, durability and award-winning design.

Technical Tips for 3D Printing

Easy to 3D print - Flat

This model is designed for can be easily printed on any standard FDM printer. Compatible with PETG, ABS or ASA, with a preference for PETG to ensure maximum durability and rigidity for beekeeping use.

Printing tips :

For a 0.6 mm nozzle :

Layer height: 0.30~ mm
Filling: 100 % for maximum strength - withstands the weight of heavy frames without bending or breaking

For a 0.4 mm nozzle :

Layer height: ~0.20mm
Filling: 100 % for maximum rigidity

Other recommendations:

Supports: minimal; it is generally possible to print flat without supports
Tray adhesion: if necessary, use an adhesive (sugar, glue, spray, etc.) or PEI for best results.
Filament: Apple-green PETG used for the validated end products shown in the photos.

💡 Tip: Filling to 100 % ensures that the frame support can carry several kilos safely, offering a reliable, durable tool, ready for real hive inspections.