Wax dipped 8 frame telescoping lid constructed of 3/4” select pine, 1/4” plywood and PVC coated aluminum cover paired with an inner cover constructed of 3/4" pine and 1/4" plywood. Pine rim for the lid is assembled with glue and staples, plywood attached with glue and staples in a rabbet and then once glue dries they are dipped along with the inner covers in boiling wax for 10 minutes before attaching the aluminum top with stainless steel staples. This special wax dipping process drives moisture out of the wood and impregnates the wood with wax, providing a long-lasting wood preservative and finish that repels water for many years to come. That means this equipment is ready to use and does not need to be painted, saving valuable time and energy. 

Why Beekeepers Choose Wax-Dipped Equipment

Wax dipped equipment is ready to use requiring no painting, reduces long-term upkeep and provides a protective seal that penetrates deep into the wood grain and into the joints. The result is a hive body built to resist cracking, warping, and breakdown over years of exposure.