Plastic Frame Spacer Tool
A bright, sturdy plastic comb that drops into your box and spaces frames evenly — for fuller, straighter comb and easier uncapping at harvest. Choose the configuration that matches your box.
Features
- Sturdy molded plastic
- Spaces frames precisely and evenly across the box
- Brightly colored — easy to spot and remove
- Doubles as an uncapping aid: wider-spaced cappings protrude past the frame edge
How it works in real life
Set the tool across the frames and it holds each one at an even gap, so bees draw full, evenly built comb instead of wasting energy bridging or over-thickening it. Spacing frames a little wider also pushes the cappings out past the wood, so at harvest you can slice off clean, solid sheets of cappings without digging into low spots.
Before you order
Pick your Frame Size by your box and how you want it run:
- 7 Frame — spaces an 8-frame box down to 7 frames
- 8 Frame — evenly spaces an 8-frame box
- 9 Frame — spaces a 10-frame box down to 9 frames
Pairs Well With
- Metal Frame Spacer Set — permanent galvanized spacers if you'd rather mount them
- Acorn Plastic Frames — durable frames to space
- Wooden Handle Frame Grip — lift spaced frames cleanly
Specifications
- Material: plastic
- Approx. length: 16 in (spans the box)
- Weight: ~0.1 lb
- Configurations: 7, 8, 9 frame
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the frame number mean?
It's how many frames the tool spaces in the box — for example, the 9-frame tool spaces a 10-frame box down to nine frames for fatter comb.
How does it help with uncapping?
Wider, even spacing lets the cappings protrude past the frame edges, so you can cut off solid sheets cleanly at harvest.
Is it reusable?
Yes — it's a durable plastic tool you place and remove as needed.
