{"title":"Unassembled Beehive Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our diverse range of unassembled beehive frames, meticulously crafted with precision cuts and expert milling. These top-quality frames offer the perfect solution for beekeepers eager to assemble their beehives. Our selection includes wooden unassembled frames and an assortment of bottom bars, such as wedged, grooved, and split. Precision cut and durable, these unassembled beehive frames will significantly elevate your beekeeping enjoyment. Experience the remarkable difference in our unassembled beehive frames, providing all the essentials for your journey towards beekeeping success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Frames\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for traditionalists looking for natural materials, available in various dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Frames\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offers durability and resistance to weather, ideal for long-term use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Include all necessary components for assembly, making it easy to build frames to your exact specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Options\u003c\/strong\u003e: Choose frames designed for wax or plastic foundations, depending on your beekeeping style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in standard Langstroth, deep, and medium sizes to fit your specific hive configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Options\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchase in bulk for larger operations or future needs, ensuring you always have spare frames on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alliance-unassembled-beehive-frames","title":"Alliance Unassembled Beehive Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unassembled bee frames give you bare, ready-to-build wooden frames for standard Langstroth hives — the grooved frames that hold your foundation. Each frame is milled from kiln-dried radiata pine and machined to a uniform profile, with a grooved top bar and grooved bottom bar so a sheet of plastic or wax foundation drops straight in. Available in deep (9 1\/8\") and medium (6 1\/4\"), in singles, 10-packs, and 100-packs, these Alliance beehive frames ship flat and assemble quickly with nails or staples and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiln-dried radiata pine\u003c\/strong\u003e — dried to 12% moisture and grain-aligned for strength, so frames stay straight and resist warping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-machined profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e — uniform parts that line up and nail square every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrooved top and bottom bars\u003c\/strong\u003e — take wired wax or plastic foundation, your choice, with no extra fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-drilled end bars\u003c\/strong\u003e — run support wire or foundation pins to lock the comb in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the extractor\u003c\/strong\u003e — rigid frames hold true through spin after spin and fit standard extractors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes, packs to match your operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep (9 1\/8\") for brood boxes, medium (6 1\/4\") for honey supers; single, 10-pack, or 100-pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frames arrive unassembled — four parts per frame (top bar, two end bars, bottom bar). Glue and nail or staple them into a rigid rectangle, then slide a sheet of foundation into the grooved top and bottom bars. For extra support with wax foundation, thread wire through the end-bar holes or set foundation pins before the comb is drawn. Finished frames hang in any standard 10-frame or 8-frame Langstroth box and stand up to repeated extraction, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep (9 1\/8\") for brood chambers; medium (6 1\/4\") for honey supers. Match the frame depth to your box depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single frame to try, a 10-pack for a box, or a 100-pack to set up a yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are wooden frames only. They take standard grooved-frame foundation — we recommend white or black Acorn triple-waxed plastic foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly required:\u003c\/strong\u003e frames ship flat; you supply glue and nails or staples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-foundation\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — the grooved-frame foundation that snaps into these frames, in deep and medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/metal-foundation-support-pins\"\u003eMetal Foundation Support Pins\u003c\/a\u003e — lock foundation into the end-bar holes so it cannot sag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/10-frame-woodenware-bee-hive-frames-unassembled\"\u003e10 Frame Beehive Woodenware\u003c\/a\u003e — the unassembled hive body these frames hang in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wooden-handle-frame-grip\"\u003eWooden Handle Frame Grip\u003c\/a\u003e — lift finished frames cleanly during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep 9 1\/8\" and Medium 6 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiln-dried radiata pine (12% moisture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grain-aligned, precision-machined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grooved top bar \/ grooved bottom bar (GTB\/GBB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-drilled for wire or foundation pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included; fits wired wax or plastic grooved-frame foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, 10-Pack, 100-Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unassembled (ships flat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the frames made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiln-dried radiata pine, dried to about 12% moisture and grain-aligned so the frames stay straight and hold up in the hive and the extractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these frames assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They ship flat as four parts per frame and assemble with glue and nails or staples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foundation fits these frames?\u003c\/strong\u003e Any standard foundation made for grooved frames — wired wax or plastic. White or black Acorn triple-waxed plastic foundation drops right into the grooved bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wire them?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not with plastic foundation. With wax foundation, running wire through the end-bar holes (or adding foundation pins) helps the comb hold up during extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep or medium — which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use deep (9 1\/8\") in brood boxes and medium (6 1\/4\") in honey supers, matching the depth of your woodenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit an 8-frame and 10-frame hive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Standard Langstroth frames hang in both 8-frame and 10-frame boxes; just use the number of frames the box holds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Deep \/ Single","offer_id":40653813350436,"sku":"210000002584","price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217366839332,"sku":"210000000772","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217366872100,"sku":"210000002596","price":224.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Single","offer_id":44217366904868,"sku":"210000000225","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217366937636,"sku":"210000002590","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217366970404,"sku":"210000002537","price":145.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/alliance-unassembled-deep-beehive-frame.png?v=1780199900"},{"product_id":"wedge-top-bar-split-bottom-bar-bee-frames","title":"Wedge Top Bar \/ Split Bottom Bar Wooden Bee Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unassembled wedge-top-bar, split-bottom-bar wooden bee frames are the traditional choice for wax foundation. The wedge top bar has a removable cleat that pins a sheet of crimp-wire or wax foundation against the top bar, and the two-piece split bottom bar closes around the bottom edge — so the foundation is locked top and bottom. Available in deep (9 1\/8\"), medium (6 1\/4\"), and shallow (5 3\/8\"), as singles, 10-packs, and 100-packs, they ship flat and assemble with nails or staples and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedge top bar (WTB)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a removable wedge cleat clamps wax or crimp-wire foundation tight against the top bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit bottom bar (SBB)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two-piece bottom bar closes around the foundation so it can't slip out the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-drilled end bars\u003c\/strong\u003e — run support wire through the holes to hold heavy wax comb through extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep (9 1\/8\") for brood, medium (6 1\/4\") for supers, shallow (5 3\/8\") for comb honey or shallow supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy the quantity you need\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single frame to start, a 10-pack for a box, or a 100-pack for a yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedge-top-bar frames are made for wax foundation. Snap off the wedge cleat from the top bar, slide the top edge of a wax or crimp-wire foundation sheet into the slot, then nail the wedge back down to lock it. Seat the bottom edge of the foundation between the two halves of the split bottom bar. For heavier wax foundation, thread support wire through the pre-drilled end-bar holes before the comb is drawn. Assembled frames hang in any standard 10-frame or 8-frame Langstroth box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep (9 1\/8\") for brood boxes; medium (6 1\/4\") for honey supers; shallow (5 3\/8\") for comb honey or shallow supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single frame to start, a 10-pack for a box, or a 100-pack for a yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are wooden frames only, built for wax. Pair them with crimp-wire beeswax foundation in the matching size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly required:\u003c\/strong\u003e frames ship flat; you supply nails or staples and glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/deep-crimp-wired-beeswax-foundation\"\u003eDeep Crimp Wired Beeswax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — wax foundation sized for the deep wedge-top frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/medium-crimp-wire-foundation\"\u003eMedium Crimp Wire Beeswax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — wax foundation for the medium frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/metal-foundation-support-pins\"\u003eMetal Foundation Support Pins\u003c\/a\u003e — pin wax foundation into the pre-drilled end-bar holes so it can't sag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/10-frame-woodenware-bee-hive-frames-unassembled\"\u003e10 Frame Beehive Woodenware\u003c\/a\u003e — the unassembled hive body these frames hang in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wooden-handle-frame-grip\"\u003eWooden Handle Frame Grip\u003c\/a\u003e — lift finished frames cleanly during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep 9 1\/8\", Medium 6 1\/4\", Shallow 5 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedge top bar \/ split bottom bar (WTB\/SBB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-drilled for support wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for wax \/ crimp-wire foundation; not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, 10-Pack, 100-Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unassembled (ships flat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blythewood Bee Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a wedge top bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e The top bar has a removable wooden cleat (the \"wedge\"). You snap it off, lay the top edge of a wax foundation sheet against the bar, then nail the wedge back to clamp the foundation in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a split bottom bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom bar is two pieces with a gap between them. The bottom edge of the foundation sits in that gap, holding it steady from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foundation do these take?\u003c\/strong\u003e They're built for wax foundation — crimp-wire beeswax foundation is the usual match. Pair each size with the matching deep, medium, or shallow foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wire them?\u003c\/strong\u003e For heavier wax comb it helps. The end bars are pre-drilled so you can run support wire — or set foundation pins — before the bees draw the comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy just one frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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