V-profile for horizontal hive bar | TBH | Top bar hive foundation starter | Comb guides

Description

A simplified contribution to beekeeping

Today, I’m making my own modest contribution to the work carried out by all those who are dedicated to the development of beekeeping. This includes those who help build hives and/or accessories using reclaimed wood and untreated pallets, along with handmade tools and natural, chemical-free management methods: this is beekeeping made simple.

Unfortunately, a lot of tutorials, plans and explanations are aimed at DIY enthusiasts who are heavily equipped with machines designed for carpenters and cabinetmakers, which is not my case. It's very frustrating to see a video where the author explains that it's very easy to make, when in fact he has professional equipment costing several thousand euros, isn't it?

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My Top Bar hive project

I have finished building a Kenyan-style horizontal beehive (TOP BAR HIVE) thanks to the informative content, practical explanations, and books on natural beekeeping and Top Bar hives, particularly those by Phil Chandler.

Thanks Philip!

My new hive is finished and I'm making the top bars (comb guides) from 430 mm in length and 22 mm thick, with a V-shaped profile.

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The proposed 3D model

I suggest this 3D V-profile model, 380 mm long (Exactly 377 mm to support wood and cutting imperfections in particular 😉).

Its manufacturing cost in PETG is derisory compared to the indecent prices of commercial V or round wooden profiles, such as triangular rods. 15 × 15 × 15 mm which, moreover, are not really adapted.

The angle of 30° allows good tracking of the profile along the sides of the hive.
The expertise of Philip Chandler I recommend that the profile be flush against the sides. All done! That's why the ends are flat.

➡️ It is glue with wood glue.
From impressions under the profile have been added to facilitate attachment.

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Free but not without value

Even if the free stuff has no value, even if designing functional products is my full and passionate professional activity, this 3D profile is free of charge.

A comments to give meaning to this project , a share on your networks by quoting apiobi, a thank you will make my day and keep it free.

I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you that free access does not necessarily mean profit from this file and products or derivatives made from this 3D model.

Please respect intellectual property!

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One last word

Taking care of bees is protecting humanity, isn't it?