{"title":"Unassembled Boxes \u0026 Frames","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"10-frame-woodenware-bee-hive-frames-unassembled","title":"10 Frame Beehive Woodenware - Unassembled","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnassembled 10-frame Langstroth hive boxes in select-grade yellow pine — the building blocks of a hive. Run deeps for the brood nest, mediums for brood or honey, and shallows for lighter honey supers. They ship flat to keep shipping affordable; you glue, nail, and paint them to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard 10-frame Langstroth equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect-grade yellow pine — a cost-effective grade that may include tight knots and minor cracks but still performs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox-joint corners for a strong, square assembly with plenty of glue surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed handholds on the ends for a secure grip when lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose deep, medium, or shallow depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unassembled and flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works in real life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the depth for the job: deep boxes for the brood chamber, mediums for brood or honey (lighter to lift than a full deep), and shallows for the lightest honey supers. Glue the box joints, nail or staple the corners square, then prime and paint the outside to protect the wood — leave the interior bare, since the bees coat it with propolis themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-glued box joint lasts many seasons of stacking, lifting, and weather, which is why box-jointed pine remains the standard for Langstroth equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unassembled; assembly is available for $3.00 per box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled boxes can't ship except on bulk orders — for standard orders, choose unassembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect grade may include tight knots and minor cracks; this is a functional, economical grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrames and foundation are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 — foundation for the frames that go in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/beekeeping-frame-nailing-jig\"\u003eFrame Nailing Jig\u003c\/a\u003e — assemble square frames faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/10-frame-honey-super-kits-assembled\"\u003e10 Frame Honey Super Kit (Assembled)\u003c\/a\u003e — if you'd rather not assemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: 10-frame Langstroth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: select-grade yellow pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoinery: box joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepths: deep, medium, shallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: recessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: unassembled (assembly +$3.00\/box; assembled ships on bulk orders only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich depth should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeeps for the brood chamber, mediums for brood or honey supers, shallows for the lightest honey supers. Many beekeepers standardize on mediums so every box is interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wood is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect-grade yellow pine — strong and workable, with tight knots and minor cracks allowed at this grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt ships unassembled. Assembly is available for $3.00 per box, but assembled boxes can only ship on bulk orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are box joints?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterlocking finger joints at the corners — they add glue surface and hold the box square and strong once assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre frames included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Frames and foundation are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Florida Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"Deep","offer_id":30989723893796,"sku":"210000000047","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":30989723861028,"sku":"210000000050","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shallow","offer_id":30989723926564,"sku":"210000001638","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/d19b576158451e0815c612339cb593b6.jpg?v=1775102317"},{"product_id":"5-frame-deep-nuc-box","title":"5 Frame Deep Nuc Box - Unassembled Woodenware","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5-frame nuc box gives a small colony a right-sized home — close quarters that a few thousand bees can keep warm and defend while they build up. This one ships unassembled in select-grade yellow pine, so you assemble and paint it to match the rest of your equipment. Use it to start a split, install a package, raise a queen, or overwinter a small colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds 5 frames — choose deep or medium to match the equipment you already run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect-grade yellow pine with few, tight knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger-jointed corners for strength and a larger glue surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced frame rest with a full-depth finger at the top for solid frame support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips flat and unassembled — you assemble, fasten, and paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works in real life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nuc is where a lot of beekeeping actually happens: catching a swarm, banking a queen, or growing a split into a full colony before moving it up into a ten-frame box. Because the cavity is small, bees draw comb and build up faster than they would in an empty full-size box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssemble the corners with waterproof glue and nails or staples, then prime and paint the outside to protect the wood. Leave the interior bare — bees coat it with propolis on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unassembled and unpainted — you supply glue, fasteners, and paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose deep or medium to match the frames you already run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrames and foundation are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for standard 5-frame Langstroth equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 — foundation for the frames you put in the nuc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/plastic-boardman-entrance-feeder\"\u003ePlastic Boardman Entrance Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e — feed a small colony while it builds up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 5 frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: deep or medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: select-grade yellow pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoinery: finger-jointed corners; reinforced frame rest with full-depth finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: unassembled (flat pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I get deep or medium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the frame size you already run so the nuc's frames are interchangeable with your hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it ships unassembled and unpainted. Glue and fasten the joints, then prime and paint the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre frames included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Frames and foundation are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I overwinter a colony in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The small cavity is easier for a modest colony to keep warm, which is part of why nucs overwinter well in many climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Florida Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"Deep","offer_id":40378384744484,"sku":"210000001681","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":40378384777252,"sku":"210000001682","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/a38e4cf84fd175014b1ce93dfd71956c.jpg?v=1775106389"},{"product_id":"8-frame-bee-hive-woodenware","title":"8 Frame Bee Hive Woodenware | Unassembled Woodenware","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEstablish Your Beehive Using Our Robust 8-Frame Commercial Grade Woodenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures of our Unassembled 8 Frame Bee Hive Woodenware:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed from durable yellow pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial grade with secure knots and minimal cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox joints ensure a perfect fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Deep, Medium, or Shallow options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed handles for easy transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin your beehive journey with our top-quality 8-frame brood chamber, made from commercial-grade yellow pine, for lasting strength and stability. The secure knots and tight cracks provide excellent protection, while the recessed handles allow for easy transportation with minimal disturbance to the hive. Assembly is available for all boxes at just $3.00 per box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our variety of brood chambers, including\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/unassembled-woodenware-5-frame?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=f339538c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"5 Frame Brood Chamber - Great For Splitting Hives\"\u003e 5-frame brood chambers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/unassembled-woodenware-10-frame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5ff942d9e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Unassembled 10 Frame Brood Chamber\"\u003eunassembled 10-frame brood chambers.\u003c\/a\u003e We also offer fully assembled brood chambers in both 10-frame and 8-frame options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart building your beehive with our reliable 8-frame commercial-grade woodenware today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Florida Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"Deep","offer_id":40400236576804,"sku":"210000001670","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":40400236609572,"sku":"210000001671","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shallow","offer_id":40400236642340,"sku":"210000001672","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/c3fb07c93425ef4fe17838cbf1ed063e.jpg?v=1775106550"},{"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":189.95,"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/collections\/unassembled-boxes-frames.oembed","provider":"Blythewood Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}