Product Overview
Why Lappe’s Bee Supply
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At a Glance
These 6-1/4" unassembled medium honey super frames are wooden bee hive frames with a grooved top bar for use in medium honey supers.
The unassembled format lets beekeepers build frames as needed and check each joint before the equipment goes into the hive.
Quick Answer
A 6-1/4" medium honey super frame supports comb inside a medium honey super so bees can store surplus honey in removable frames.
These frames are supplied unassembled and nails are not included.
Best choice if: You want medium honey super frames and prefer to assemble your own woodenware.
Key Product Facts
- Size: 6-1/4"
- Configuration: unassembled medium honey super frame
- Top bar style: grooved top bar
- Material: pine lumber
- Finish: unfinished wood
- Compatibility: medium honey supers that use 6-1/4" frames
- Nails: not included
Is This Right for You?
- ✔ Choose this frame if you use 6-1/4" medium honey supers.
- ✔ Choose this frame if you want grooved top bar wooden frames.
- ✔ Choose this frame if you prefer assembling frames yourself.
- ✖ This is not the best choice if you need assembled frames or frames for a different box depth.
Bottom line: These frames are a practical choice for beekeepers who want unassembled 6-1/4" grooved top bar frames for medium honey supers.
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Why Beekeepers Use Medium Honey Super Frames
Medium honey super frames give bees a removable structure for drawing comb and storing surplus honey above the brood nest.
Removable frames make inspection, honey harvest, and equipment management more practical than fixed-comb hive designs.
How These Frames Work
A wooden hive frame holds comb in a consistent position inside the hive body or honey super.
The grooved top bar is designed for beekeepers who use a frame setup that fits into the top bar groove.
- Supports comb inside a medium honey super.
- Helps keep comb removable for inspection and harvest.
- Allows the beekeeper to assemble frames before placing them into service.
Apiary Management Notes
- Unassembled frames are useful for beekeepers who prefer to assemble woodenware in batches before the main nectar flow.
- Careful assembly helps reduce loose joints, uneven frame spacing, and equipment problems during inspections.
- Match the frame size and top bar style to the equipment already used in your hive system before ordering.
What’s Included
- 6-1/4" unassembled medium honey super bee hive frame components
- Grooved top bar frame style
- Pine lumber frame parts
Nails are not included.
Comparison
Use this comparison to choose the frame style that best matches your hive equipment and beekeeping preferences.
| Feature | 6-1/4" Unassembled Grooved Top Bar Frames | Other Frame Options |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Depth | 6-1/4" Medium Frame | Deep, Medium, and Shallow Frames Available |
| Assembly | Unassembled | Available Assembled or Unassembled Depending on Model |
| Top Bar Style | Grooved Top Bar | Grooved or Wedge Top Bar Depending on Frame Type |
| Primary Use | Medium Honey Supers | Brood Chambers, Honey Supers, or Specialized Applications |
| Best For | Beekeepers Who Prefer Building Their Own Frames | Beekeepers Seeking Different Sizes, Styles, or Ready-to-Use Frames |
| Compatibility | Medium Honey Supers Using 6-1/4" Frames | Varies by Hive Body Depth and Frame Style |
Tip: Always match frame depth, top bar style, and foundation style to the equipment already used in your hive system.
Compatibility
These frames are intended for medium honey supers that use 6-1/4" frames.
Before ordering, confirm that your hive body depth and frame style match 6-1/4" grooved top bar frames.
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Forgetting that nails are not included with these unassembled frames.
- Ordering medium frames for a box that requires a different frame depth.
- Using the wrong foundation or insert style for a grooved top bar frame.
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See our Woodenware Guarantee for details about woodenware assembly fit and satisfaction.
FAQ
Are nails included with these unassembled frames?
No. Nails are not included with these 6-1/4" unassembled grooved top bar frames.
What size are these honey super frames?
These are 6-1/4" medium honey super frames.
What type of top bar do these frames have?
These frames have a grooved top bar.
What are these frames made from?
These unassembled frames are made from pine lumber.
About Lappe’s Bee Supply
Lappe's Bee Supply provides beekeeping equipment for beginners, hobby beekeepers, and working apiaries.
Our woodenware selection is built around practical hive management and dependable fit in standard beekeeping equipment systems.
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