I’m using the usual 35mm Cypress on these Octagonal shaped boxes. Octagonal Hives involve a lot of work and can take a long time to get done so I don’t think many people would make these odd shapes.
Below – I’ve planed down and cut a heap of pieces to a suitable length. 360 degrees divided by eight pieces for each level, 11.25 degree cut …. heaps of cuts!!
Below – All sections assembled. Tops attached.
Below – Some cleaning up, sanding and oiled
Native bee boxes available at www.hivecraft.com.au
This is one of Kevin Stiller’s Hives containing the Stingless
For these boxes I used a “Project Panel” intended for use
Summer is here! Your Native Bee Hive may need some
Hour Glass Observation Hive The idea This started with an
Multi-function hive stand that can hold two boxes. The stool
Giorgio Venturieri was guest speaker at the Brisbane Native Bee
nativebeehives.com is a project website with a focus on individual design and construction of Native Bee Hives, lots of photos, information about Australian native bees and also a news story thrown in around the place!