POSTED FEB 27, 2022
LENGTH 2:15:00

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Episode #205 – Building Boxes

SYNOPSIS:

An in-depth four-part feature on how to build hive equipment.  The feature starts with box fabrication instructions. It then overviews paint systems and the painting process. The third part is all about building frames. It ends with a short aside about an alternative to the conventional process.

This is a very comprehensive deep dive into the full process all in one place and is based upon my decade + experience in painting hive setups as well as my background in fabrication and painting from being a sign-shop owner operator in a previous life.

Given how long it is, it might make sense to listen to the different parts individually, but if you have the fortitude to sit through the whole thing – then kudos to you for the perseverance. I have taken the time to flag every topic below in case someone wishes to come back after the fact and brush up on something, or get reacquainted at a future time after hearing the episode for the first time. I hope this provides to be a useful guide for knowing how to ‘build boxes’.

EPISODE GUIDE

Agenda

00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News

18:35 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks & Agenda

02:32 | Introducing the Episode

04:43 – 06:48 | Part 1: Workspace Prep

06:48 – 07:57 | Getting Organized

07:57 – 09:39 | Overview of the Steps of what is involved

09:39 – 12:33 | Inspect Woodenware for Problems Pre Build

12:33 – 13:58 | Dry Fitting

13:58 – 16:43 | Getting things Square and True

16:43 – 18:47 | Gluing Guidance

18:47 – 19:29 | Exterior Grade Glue

19:29 – 21:16 | Glue Application

21:16 – 22:22 | Implement to Spread Glue

22:22 – 25:19 | Glue Drying Time

25:19 – 27:39 | Cleaning Errant Glue

27:39 – 30:23 | Proper Nail Sizes

30:23 – 33:02 | Nail Procedure to help keep Square and True

33:02 – 34:36 | Employing Clamps

34:36 – 37:59 | Technique for Hammering Nails

37:59 – 39:06 | Part 2 Intro – Painting Primer

39:06 – 40:20 | Workspace Prep

40:20 – 43:38 | Cleaning off Sharp Edges

43:38 – 47:46 | Surface Prep

47:46 – 48:57 | Prep In Between Steps – Prep, prep, prep

48:57 – 54:37 | Primer And Paint vs. Paint + Primer all in one products

54:37 – 56:11 | Oil vs. Water Based Paints

56:11 – 59:23 | Kilz Recommendation for Primer

59:23 – 1:02:04 | Recommend Benjamin Moore

1:02:04 – 103:02 | Paint Techniques and Tips opening

1:03:02 – 1:03:38 | Brush and Roller in Combination

1:03:38 – 1:04:43 | Thoroughly Mix the Primer and Paint

1:04:43 – 1:08:57 | Proper Brush Work – The “W” painting technique

1:08:57 – 1:09:55 | Sweep, Don’t Dab

1:09:55 – 1:11:51 | Brush and Roller in Combination

1:11:51 – 1:15:30 | Temperature and Drying Times

1:15:30 – 1:16:46 | Thick vs. Thin Coats of Paint

1:16:46 – 1:20:02 | 2 Coats Primer – 2 Coats Paint

1:20:02 – 1:21:56 | Odds and Ends Intro

1:21:56 – 1:25:09 | Paint External Surfaces – Even the bottom of the bottom board

1:25:09 – 1:26:31 | Part 3: Frame Design and Variations

1:26:31 – 1:28:05 | Work Surfaces – Build Frames on hard surfaces

1:28:05 – 1:29:52 | Glue Frames First, then Nail – Wet Fit

1:29:52 – 1:31:04 | Nail the Bottom Bar First

1:31:04 – 1:35:33 | Dealing with Errant Nails

1:35:33 – 1:37:39 | Top Bar Nailing Step

1:37:39 – 1:40:57 | Side Nail Step – The importance of the Side Nail

1:40:57 – 1:41:33 | Wedge Frame Fabrication Intro

1:41:33 – 1:43:05 | Dislodging the Wedge Bar

1:43:05 – 1:44:35 | Foundation just before deployment

1:44:35 – 1:47:23 | Appropriate nails for wedges

1:47:23 – 1:51:07 | Driving the Wedge Nail

1:51:07 – 1:53:49 | Use of a Frame Jig

1:53:49 – 1:54:37 | Misc Tips and Tricks Introduction

1:54:37 – 1:56:00 | Blunting Nails

1:56:00 – 1:57:01 | Wet Nails prior to Driving for Less Friction

1:57:01 – 1:58:30 | Drilling Pilot Holes

1:58:30 – 2:00:20 | Nail Coatings

2:00:20 – 2:03:19 | Using Pneumatic tools – Nail Guns

2:03:19 – 2:14:11 | Part 4: The BKCorner Fab Process – Different Paint Process, No Nail or Glue used, Trim Head Screws

2:14:11 – 2:15:42 | Closing Comments

EPISODE LINKS

Link |  NWNJBA Video Short – Painting Hive Equipment – Hang It to make it Easier