It is true that a 9 frame super will usually contain more honey than a 10 frame because all nine frames are larger and can hold a total that exceeds 10 smaller drawn frames.
10 frame medium super dimensions.
At this point cut box joints on all the board ends.
Rabbet joints are an acceptable alternative.
Each super contains 10 frames.
The four sided boxes used in beekeeping the ones that hold the frames of wax comb are referred to as hive bodies or supers depending on how they are used.
Medium super ten frame version quantity material dimensions notes.
Measure 5 8 down from the inside edge and make a mark.
1 x 12 clear pine.
Wider combs are easier to uncap because the comb exceeds past the wooden frame allowing the uncapping knife to ride along the wooden frame as a guide and uncapping all cells.
19 7 8 x 6 5 8 x 3 4 these are the long sides.
1 x 12 clear pine.
For the 3 4 finger joints start your first cut 3 4 from the bottom.
For fronts and backs cut them a smidgen over 16 1 4.
To add to the confusion a hive body is sometimes referred to as a brood chamber.
Medium super and 1x12 3 4 x 11 1 4 for the deep hive body.
A note on nomenclature.
The base price kit shown includes.
The same box could be used at one time as a super and another as a hive body.
To do this you will need to cut a notch into the top of each super.
Start by cutting the boards to length.
Assembled commercial 3 4 medium super with dimensions.
Note that the top finger is 5 8 not 3 4 and is trimmed to 3 8 long.
16 1 4 x 6 5 8 x 3 4.
Ww 505 10 frame 6 5 8 16 83 cm unassembled super select grade 36 boxes.
These frames need to rest so that they lie level and leaves enough room to add another bee box on top.
Measure 3 8 in from the inside edge and make a mark.