A BEE thread....for those interested in beekeeping.

[3goodeggs]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Honey-Extractor/

 

[fireman0298]

Thanks for the post. It looks a little more work than some I've looked at but I'm gonna look at it closer.

 

[3goodeggs]

I think what you want to keep in mind as you investigate possibilities is that what ever you use really needs to be food safe.
Not all trash cans, buckets, and bicycle rims are food safe.
Chrome, zinc, and plastics might leach into the honey.
You can find food safe buckets at beer and wine home brew sites. A fermenter would be ideal, then after you get your honey extracted, you can make mead.
Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[mak1]

Get a stainless 55 gallon barrel and make it out of that.

 

[Stacykins]

I think what you want to keep in mind as you investigate possibilities is that what ever you use really needs to be food safe.
Not all trash cans, buckets, and bicycle rims are food safe.
Chrome, zinc, and plastics might leach into the honey.
You can find food safe buckets at beer and wine home brew sites. A fermenter would be ideal, then after you get your honey extracted, you can make mead.
Good luck and keep us posted.

Making mead is always a good option with honey. I have a couple batches brewing away right now

 

[schmillieree]

As requested, here is a bee thread for us newbies that want to discuss methods, pros and cons, getting started, etc.


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Have so badly wanted to start bee keeping! Want local friendly honey bees. I'm from central Maine. Any help??

 

[Bugseye]

Maine apiary/beekeepers board, Maine beekeeping clubs, feed stores, farm supply stores?

 

[waddles99]

I don't have bees yet but I really would like to get one of these: http://www.honeyflow.com
They look great and hassle free. If only they were cheaper!

 

[mak1]

This flow hive is not hassle free it is only 4 frames that spill honey out. They take a long time to fill a jar up with honey. Would not recommend buying the flow thing.

 

[mak1]

They are really expensive plus shipping. Unless you make your own.