BeeCastle 8 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with 100% Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (1 Deep Box & 1 Medium Box)

These are by far the best-made bee boxes I've found. The precision of the millwork is outstanding, and the wax/oil finish is superb. That they are screwed together (screws provided) was an unexpected bonus. And they are competitively priced.As a bit of advice, regardless of who you buy unassembled frames from, consider getting a battery-powered pin nailer (Ryobi) rather than trying to hand-nail them together. I use a bit of glue (Titebond III or similar) when putting the frame parts together, then use a 3/4" pin nail to reinforce them. - Fast, easy, and rock solid.

One of the best couples projects we’ve done in a while. It’s so smooth how everything goes together cause it’s coded and wax. Recommend a rubber mallet or wood planking to tap together. Wish us luck! Were newbees.

The item arrived as scheduled. I am very pleased with the quality of the box. It appears to be very sturdy. Assembly was quick and easy once my husband started working on it. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.

This is my first 8 frame Langstroth Beehive, I've been using ten frame beehives for many years. One of my neighbors helped me clear the fallen oaks off my home thanks to Hurricane Milton. (been through many Cat 5 storms, but Milton handed me my tail)My neighbor is a great guy, and had a Wood Duck habitat that was invaded by some really calm bees, so I bought this beehive for him. I have to say it was well built, and easy to assemble. It was appreciated that all the wooden parts had a heavy coating of beeswax, which is rare. First time I assembled a hive that my hands were coated by some of the transferred wax.This hive is still in my garage as I know better than to rehome bees during a polar vortex, even in Florida. Soon as it warms up a bit, we'll drop his duck box and transfer the bees to their new home.Truthfully I have no idea how many bees are in the duck box since its so high up in an oak tree, this cold spell is giving me some time to build a 8 frame to 10 frame brood box adapter, so I can give him an extra ten frame brood box I have on hand if his duck box is loaded with more bees than can fit in this.I've never ordered a beehive from Amazon, and normally use a specific companies hives, but this didn't disappoint in any way.

New beekeeper here so I looked for a sturdy hive yet economical. I bought two.They were delivered quick and no damage.Outer boxes appear to be cedar and are nicely waxed.The instructions are really, really basic but it's easy to figure out once the parts are laid out. Screws and nails were included but it wasn't clear what screws went where.Dovetail pieces for the boxes went together tightly and had to use a hammer.I glued every frame and always use TiteBond3 on my wood projects. TiteBond3 is non-toxic, food safe and has incredible strength. I also used smaller nails as the nails provided will split wood if one doesn't pick up a hammer all year. Air or electric nailer would be great and speed up the process.Foundation sheets didn't fit tight and slide a little in the frame. They won't come out but slide about a 1/4 inch. Not sure if it's supposed to do that.They look great and I have one more to assemble. Looking to buy bees soon. Can't wait!I will update after some use.

Very well built product, will buy morw

Well Crafted box.

The media could not be loaded. If I could give it 6, 7 or 10 stars I would…… we got our bees and they love their new home. If you are on the fence just do it and buy this!