What did you make today? - Page 31

Clodfobble · 03-20-2014, 08:57 AM

It's good to bee the king.

glatt · 03-20-2014, 09:12 AM

Back to the hive design, it's really cool to me that the bees are steered into making their honeycombs within the frames. They don't cross the gap that's a fraction of an inch wide, they stay on the frame and fill that vast open space inside the frame. It's really a brilliant design that takes into account how the bees build honeycomb.

footfootfoot · 03-20-2014, 12:17 PM

WITHIN NATURE’S INTRICATE WEB OF CHECKS AND BALANCES … THERE IS A PLACE FOR ‘PAY BACK’.

These too are honeybees. they made their hive in a hollow tree.

they too are caring for their young.

but these are native japanese honeybees. and they are not quite as defenseless as their european cousins.

THEY haVE EVOLVED A SECRET WEAPON AGAINST THE GIANT HORNET.

one they may meet often in this deadly season.

this hornet is the advanced guard of an attack force the bees could never withstand.

but this time THE BEES SET A trap. they want the hornet inside. and the hornet obliges.

The SCOUTs main task IS TO MARK THE SPOT WITH A telltale pheromone … SO THAT her sisters CAN FIND IT LATER.

But the native honeybees know her game.

By swinging their abdomens to and fro they signal their strategy to one another.

the bees hold off until the last possible moment. and then, as if of one mind, they swarm.

the hornet is engulfed by hundreds of bees.

but they don’t sting the intruder. instead, as revealed by thermal photography, they all begin to vibrate, gradually raising their collective temperature to 117 degrees Fahrenheit.

Japanese honeybees can tolerate a temperature of 118 degrees.

Their victim's upper limit is 115. The hornet scout is slowly roasted alive.

And the secret of the honeybees' location dies with her

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...bees_vs_hornet

nowhereman · 03-20-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Back to the hive design, it's really cool to me that the bees are steered into making their honeycombs within the frames. They don't cross the gap that's a fraction of an inch wide, they stay on the frame and fill that vast open space inside the frame. It's really a brilliant design that takes into account how the bees build honeycomb.

That's what Rev. L.L.Langstroth discovered from observing natural combs - the "bee space", which is typically 3/8". He then designed the hive bodies and frames around that dimension. Previously to that, bees were kept in skeps - conical basket-type hives, but to harvest the honey, the combs had to be cut out and crushed. His system allowed beekeepers to slice off the wax cappings of the frames and spin the honey out with an extractor. The Dadant and A.I. Root families manufactured his designs (and made a lot of money), but were very good to him, making sure he had money when he needed it. It is believed that he was bi-polar.
Nice job on the hives ! Good luck with your bees.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-20-2014, 03:07 PM

You can buy pre-made wax combs to speed up the settling of a swarm in a new hive.

nowhereman · 03-20-2014, 04:05 PM

I have switched over to wooden frames with black plastic foundation for the brood boxes (easier to see eggs), and the natural color for the honey supers. The bees draw these out very well. Mann Lake has assembled frames in all sizes for a good price - http://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeepin...ry/page17.html. Easier than putting together large amounts of frames and mounting and wiring foundation. IMHO

Griff · 03-20-2014, 07:43 PM

Thanks!

lumberjim · 03-21-2014, 05:44 PM

Today, I made my new bike as loud as the old one.

Straight pipes.

The stock pipes sounded like a weed whacker. This is suggestive of how it sounds now, but it's much throatier in person.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-24-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

There are frames (Pete is still building those) inside the boxes where the bees, build comb, lay larvae, and store honey.

footfootfoot · 03-24-2014, 12:58 PM

bottled two batches so far, bottling a Saison tonight if I can stay awake. The Russian Pumpernickel Emperical Stout has started up again after some non-Euclidean experimental brewing techniques. Possibly it will be on track and drinkable in a month or two.

Up next is a Pale Ale. A few test batches on the horizon.

Also made some mods to my magnetic plate stirrer, gotta test ii out today at my yeast ranch.

Clodfobble · 04-10-2014, 05:43 PM

Today I made a very successful batch of homemade gummy bears, except instead of bears they are Lego minifigures. They're going on top of the cupcakes for Minifobette's birthday party this weekend. I'm pumped.

monster · 04-10-2014, 07:18 PM

want that ice cube tray, now watching several on ebay. My boys are really too old....but still......

I need pics of the gummies!

glatt · 04-10-2014, 07:32 PM

That's awesome. I want pictures too.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-10-2014, 07:51 PM

Wow, you actually got them out of the mold in one piece, terrific!

Clodfobble · 04-10-2014, 08:13 PM

The trick is to use enough gelatin. These aren't "jigglers," they are dense and chewy like real gummy bears.

03-20-2014, 08:57 AM	#451
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03-20-2014, 12:17 PM	#453
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	WITHIN NATURE’S INTRICATE WEB OF CHECKS AND BALANCES … THERE IS A PLACE FOR ‘PAY BACK’. These too are honeybees. they made their hive in a hollow tree. they too are caring for their young. but these are native japanese honeybees. and they are not quite as defenseless as their european cousins. THEY haVE EVOLVED A SECRET WEAPON AGAINST THE GIANT HORNET. one they may meet often in this deadly season. this hornet is the advanced guard of an attack force the bees could never withstand. but this time THE BEES SET A trap. they want the hornet inside. and the hornet obliges. The SCOUTs main task IS TO MARK THE SPOT WITH A telltale pheromone … SO THAT her sisters CAN FIND IT LATER. But the native honeybees know her game. By swinging their abdomens to and fro they signal their strategy to one another. the bees hold off until the last possible moment. and then, as if of one mind, they swarm. the hornet is engulfed by hundreds of bees. but they don’t sting the intruder. instead, as revealed by thermal photography, they all begin to vibrate, gradually raising their collective temperature to 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Japanese honeybees can tolerate a temperature of 118 degrees. Their victim's upper limit is 115. The hornet scout is slowly roasted alive. And the secret of the honeybees' location dies with her http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...bees_vs_hornet __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

03-20-2014, 03:07 PM	#455
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You can buy pre-made wax combs to speed up the settling of a swarm in a new hive. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-20-2014, 07:43 PM	#457
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03-21-2014, 05:44 PM	#458
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Today, I made my new bike as loud as the old one. Straight pipes. The stock pipes sounded like a weed whacker. This is suggestive of how it sounds now, but it's much throatier in person. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-20-2014, 09:12 AM	#452
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Back to the hive design, it's really cool to me that the bees are steered into making their honeycombs within the frames. They don't cross the gap that's a fraction of an inch wide, they stay on the frame and fill that vast open space inside the frame. It's really a brilliant design that takes into account how the bees build honeycomb.

03-20-2014, 04:05 PM	#456
nowhereman sliding down the razor blade of life Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: just over the edge Posts: 228	I have switched over to wooden frames with black plastic foundation for the brood boxes (easier to see eggs), and the natural color for the honey supers. The bees draw these out very well. Mann Lake has assembled frames in all sizes for a good price - http://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeepin...ry/page17.html. Easier than putting together large amounts of frames and mounting and wiring foundation. IMHO

03-24-2014, 12:58 PM	#460
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	bottled two batches so far, bottling a Saison tonight if I can stay awake. The Russian Pumpernickel Emperical Stout has started up again after some non-Euclidean experimental brewing techniques. Possibly it will be on track and drinkable in a month or two. Up next is a Pale Ale. A few test batches on the horizon. Also made some mods to my magnetic plate stirrer, gotta test ii out today at my yeast ranch. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

04-10-2014, 05:43 PM	#461
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Today I made a very successful batch of homemade gummy bears, except instead of bears they are Lego minifigures. They're going on top of the cupcakes for Minifobette's birthday party this weekend. I'm pumped. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-10-2014, 07:18 PM	#462
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	want that ice cube tray, now watching several on ebay. My boys are really too old....but still...... I need pics of the gummies! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

04-10-2014, 07:32 PM	#463
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's awesome. I want pictures too.

04-10-2014, 07:51 PM	#464
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Wow, you actually got them out of the mold in one piece, terrific! __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-10-2014, 08:13 PM	#465
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	The trick is to use enough gelatin. These aren't "jigglers," they are dense and chewy like real gummy bears. Attached Images __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

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