{"id":886,"date":"2026-03-06T08:39:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/?post_type=product&p=886"},"modified":"2026-04-17T07:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T07:16:04","slug":"v-profile-for-horizontal-tbh-top-bar-hive-foundation-starter-comb-guides","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/boutique\/modeles-3d\/aquaculture-apiculture\/profil-en-v-pour-barrette-de-ruche-horizontale-tbh-top-bar-hive-foundation-starter-comb-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"V-profile for horizontal hive bar | TBH | Top bar hive foundation starter | Comb guides"},"content":{"rendered":"

A simplified contribution to beekeeping<\/h2>\n

Today, I'm making my modest contribution to the work done by all those involved in the development of beekeeping. Such is the case of those who help to build hives and\/or accessories from salvaged wood and untreated pallets, with handcrafted equipment and natural, chemical-free management methods: this is simplified beekeeping.<\/p>\n

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?<\/p>\n

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My Top Bar hive project<\/h2>\n

I am currently finishing the construction of a Kenyan-type horizontal hive (TOP BAR HIVE<\/strong>) thanks to the informative content, pragmatic explanations and books dedicated to natural beekeeping and Phil Chandler's Top Bar hives.<\/p>\n

Thanks Philip!<\/p>\n

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

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The proposed 3D model<\/h2>\n

I suggest this 3D V-profile model, 380 mm long<\/strong> (Exactly 377 mm to support wood and cutting imperfections in particular \ud83d\ude09<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Its manufacturing cost in PETG<\/strong> is derisory compared to the indecent prices of commercial V or round wooden profiles, such as triangular rods. 15 \u00d7 15 \u00d7 15 mm<\/strong> which, moreover, are not really adapted.<\/p>\n

The angle of 30\u00b0<\/strong> allows good tracking of the profile along the sides of the hive.
\nThe expertise of Philip Chandler<\/strong> recommends that the profile abut against the side lengths. It's done! Hence the flat before the angle at the ends.<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f It is glue with wood glue<\/strong>.
\nFrom impressions under the profile<\/strong> have been added to facilitate attachment.<\/p>\n

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Free but not without value<\/h2>\n

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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A comments to give meaning to this project <\/strong>, a share on your networks by quoting apiobi<\/strong>, a thank you<\/strong> will make my day and keep it free.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Please respect intellectual property!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One last word<\/h2>\n

Taking care of bees is protecting humanity, isn't it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks for them,
\nhumanity is deaf.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Support for frames, bars, slats and bars for beehives: solid, adaptable and tested up to 6 kg.
\nThe practical tool for amateur and professional beekeepers!<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false},"product_brand":[302],"product_cat":[140,130,1127],"product_tag":[626,637,636,237,638,627,639,631,640,635,633,230,297,630,634,625,632,628,629],"class_list":["post-886","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-apiobi","product_cat-aquaculture-apiculture","product_cat-modeles-3d","product_cat-modeles-3d-gratuits","product_tag-abeille","product_tag-apiculteur","product_tag-apiculture","product_tag-apiobi","product_tag-barette","product_tag-bees","product_tag-cire","product_tag-foundation","product_tag-gratuit","product_tag-honeycomb","product_tag-horizontale","product_tag-impression-3d","product_tag-imprimable-en-3d","product_tag-kenyane","product_tag-miel","product_tag-ruche","product_tag-starter","product_tag-tbh","product_tag-top-bar-hive","first","instock","downloadable","virtual","sold-individually","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=886"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=886"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=886"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apiobi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}