{"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\"), in 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\u003ePack sizes to match your operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10-pack for a box, or 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 pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 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\u003eDeep, medium, or shallow — which?\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 — match the frame depth to your box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217891258404,"sku":"210000002659","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217891291172,"sku":"210000002661","price":184.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217891356708,"sku":"210000002665","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217891389476,"sku":"210000002667","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shallow \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217891455012,"sku":"210000002739","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shallow \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217891487780,"sku":"210000002733","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/mann-lake-unassembled-wedge-top-bar-bee-frame.jpg?v=1780201953","url":"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wedge-top-bar-split-bottom-bar-bee-frames","provider":"Blythewood Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}