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[[File:VacuumFormFinish1.JPG|thumb|right|400px|'''Bottom view of Vacuum Formed Plastic/Aluminum Hybrid Frame''']]
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[[File:UB17.jpg|thumb|right|400px|'''Multi-View of the completed Ultimate Bottom Board/Aluminum Hybrid Frame''']]
 
==OVERVIEW==
 
==OVERVIEW==
The Ultimate Bottom Board/Aluminum Hybrid Frame was created to offer an affordable frame solution that a person with access to some typical shop tools could utilize and duplicate.  The Ultimate Bottom Board is a plastic bottom board manufactured by [http://anel.gr/en/products/1565/anel-plastic-mobile-bottom-boards Anel] it can be purchased directly from them payable in Euros or also from [http://www.brushymountainbeefarm.com/Ultimate-Bottom-Board/productinfo/314/ Brushy Mountain Bee Farm] in the United States; this bottom board is compatible with 10 frame Langstroth HivesHoles were carefully placed in the Ultimate Bottom Board to accommodate an aluminum undercarriage which provides a secure base for load cell installation.   
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The Ultimate Bottom Board/Aluminum Hybrid Frame was created to offer an affordable frame solution that a person with access to some typical shop tools could utilize and duplicate.  The Ultimate Bottom Board is a plastic bottom board manufactured by [http://anel.gr/en/products/1565/anel-plastic-mobile-bottom-boards Anel] it can be purchased direct or also from [http://www.brushymountainbeefarm.com/Ultimate-Bottom-Board/productinfo/314/ Brushy Mountain Bee Farm] in the United States.  The dimensions of the Ultimate Bottom Board is compatible with 10 frame Langstroth Hive dimensions onlyAn aluminum undercarriage was added onto the Ultimate Bottom Board that provides a secure base for load cell installation.   
  
 
==PRODUCTION==
 
==PRODUCTION==
Production of this frame started out by removal of the black plastic feet inserts that act as small leg extensions located at each corner of the bottom board.  Using a drill press a hole was drilled in the center of each of the four leg housings.  This will allow for a bolt to be inserted through the bottom board to attach to an aluminum undercarriage.  The supports consist of two pieces of 2"x2" aluminum angle, that will run the length of the two long sides of the bottom board.  A hole was drilled in the angle to accept the bolt that will secure the bottom board to the aluminum angle.   
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Production of this frame started out by removal of the black plastic feet inserts that act as small leg extensions located at each corner of the bottom board.  Using a drill press a hole was drilled in the center of each of the four leg housings.  This will allow for a bolt to be inserted through the bottom board to attach to an aluminum undercarriage.  The supports consist of two pieces of 2"x2" aluminum angle, that will run the length of the two long sides of the bottom board.  A hole was drilled in the angle to accept the bolt that will secure the bottom board to the aluminum angle.  Additional holes were placed in the aluminum angle where the bolts that secure the spacers and load cells to the undercarriage.  Spacers were made from flat a piece of flat aluminum bar cut into small square pieces holes were drilled through these spacers and are sandwiched between the aluminum undercarriage and the load cells.
  
  
 
==SCALE LOCATION==
 
==SCALE LOCATION==
HiveTool Scale: [http://hivetool.org/db/hive_stats.pl?hive_id=94 Waypoint01]
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HiveTool Scale: Host School TBA Shortly
  
 
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==DEVELOPMENT AND FABRICATION PHOTOS==
 
==DEVELOPMENT AND FABRICATION PHOTOS==
 
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File:ScaleMoldTesting2.JPG|Test drilling for wooden mold creation|alt=alt language
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File:UB1.JPG|Aligning the drill bit to bore a hole in the bottom board|alt=alt language
File:ScaleMold1.JPG|Creation and drilling of wooden mold|alt=alt language
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File:UB2.JPG|Drilling the bottom board|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormDuplicates.JPG|Plastic vacuum formed hive rails arrive|alt=alt language
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File:UB3.JPG|Hole bored into the 2"x2" aluminum angle|alt=alt language
File:VacuumForm1.JPG|Plastic vacuum formed hive rail|alt=alt language
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File:UB4.JPG|Holes drilled for load cell attachment|alt=alt language
File:VacuumForm2.JPG|Removal of excess/unneeded plastic|alt=alt language
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File:UB5.JPG|Spacer cubes cut|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormBars1.JPG|Creation of aluminum undercarriage bars|alt=alt language
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File:UB6.JPG|Drill bit used for spacer holes and angle|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormBars1.5.JPG|Aluminum undercarriage bars complete|alt=alt language
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File:UB7.JPG|All parts cut and drilled, ready for assembly|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormBars3.JPG|Installation of aluminum bars and load cells|alt=alt language
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File:UB8.JPG|Placing bolts and washers|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormFinish1.JPG|Picture of the finished product - Undercarriage|alt=alt language
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File:UB9.JPG|Securing load cell bolts|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormFinish2.JPG|Picture of the finished product - Topside|alt=alt language
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File:UB10.JPG|One side of the undercarriage complete|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormTesting1.JPG|Testing of load application - Distributed|alt=alt language
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File:UB11.JPG|Attaching undercarriage to bottom board|alt=alt language
File:VacuumFormTesting2.JPG|Testing of load application - Focused|alt=alt language
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File:UB12.JPG|Washers and nuts loosely fit, alignment adjustments made|alt=alt language
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File:UB13.JPG|Securing the undercarriage to the bottom board|alt=alt language
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File:UB14.JPG|Levelor foot installed with jam nut|alt=alt language
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File:UB15.JPG|Picture of the finished product - Undercarriage|alt=alt language
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File:UB16.JPG|Securing the load cell wires with zip-ties|alt=alt language
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File:UB17.jpg|Multi-View of the completed Ultimate Bottom Board/Aluminum Hybrid Frame|alt=alt language
  
 
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==PARTS LIST==
 
==PARTS LIST==
Due to the complexity and specialized techniques utilized in the creation of this scale a parts list is not available for this design.
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Available Soon!
  
  
 
==PROS/CONS/AVAILABILITY==
 
==PROS/CONS/AVAILABILITY==
The vacuum formed plastic scale is currently undergoing testing for weather durability and accuracy as it is light weight and seemingly sturdyInitially the vacuum formed scale was an option for mass production however, due to the size of the scale shipping costs may negate any cost cutting use of plastic over other light weight options with a smaller footprint.
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I have used the Ultimate Bottom Board on several of my beehives over the last two years and I am quite happy how they have been holding up.  I think the minute modifications made to attach the aluminum undercarriage will have little/no detrimental effects on the structural integrity of the bottom board.  This model is fairly affordable and can be constructed with minimal investment in specialized tooling.  The frame costs are somewhere in the range of $40-$50, which is pretty affordable.  The fall back to this design is that it is only able to house a Langstroth 10 frame beehive and also it's quite large so shipping this frame could get expensive.  This frame is not currently being made available for sale, however a list of suggested parts and construction drawings will be made available for someone interested in constructing their ownThis scale has not been tested however, it has all of the characteristics of a successful option.
  
  
 
==CREATION CREDIT==
 
==CREATION CREDIT==
Ken Hill - [http://www.khill.com K-Hill Inc.]<br>
 
 
David Hawa[http://hivetool.org/w/index.php?title=User:David - HiveTool]
 
David Hawa[http://hivetool.org/w/index.php?title=User:David - HiveTool]

Latest revision as of 21:29, 16 March 2017

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Multi-View of the completed Ultimate Bottom Board/Aluminum Hybrid Frame

OVERVIEW

The Ultimate Bottom Board/Aluminum Hybrid Frame was created to offer an affordable frame solution that a person with access to some typical shop tools could utilize and duplicate. The Ultimate Bottom Board is a plastic bottom board manufactured by Anel it can be purchased direct or also from Brushy Mountain Bee Farm in the United States. The dimensions of the Ultimate Bottom Board is compatible with 10 frame Langstroth Hive dimensions only. An aluminum undercarriage was added onto the Ultimate Bottom Board that provides a secure base for load cell installation.

PRODUCTION

Production of this frame started out by removal of the black plastic feet inserts that act as small leg extensions located at each corner of the bottom board. Using a drill press a hole was drilled in the center of each of the four leg housings. This will allow for a bolt to be inserted through the bottom board to attach to an aluminum undercarriage. The supports consist of two pieces of 2"x2" aluminum angle, that will run the length of the two long sides of the bottom board. A hole was drilled in the angle to accept the bolt that will secure the bottom board to the aluminum angle. Additional holes were placed in the aluminum angle where the bolts that secure the spacers and load cells to the undercarriage. Spacers were made from flat a piece of flat aluminum bar cut into small square pieces holes were drilled through these spacers and are sandwiched between the aluminum undercarriage and the load cells.


SCALE LOCATION

HiveTool Scale: Host School TBA Shortly


DEVELOPMENT AND FABRICATION PHOTOS


PARTS LIST

Available Soon!


PROS/CONS/AVAILABILITY

I have used the Ultimate Bottom Board on several of my beehives over the last two years and I am quite happy how they have been holding up. I think the minute modifications made to attach the aluminum undercarriage will have little/no detrimental effects on the structural integrity of the bottom board. This model is fairly affordable and can be constructed with minimal investment in specialized tooling. The frame costs are somewhere in the range of $40-$50, which is pretty affordable. The fall back to this design is that it is only able to house a Langstroth 10 frame beehive and also it's quite large so shipping this frame could get expensive. This frame is not currently being made available for sale, however a list of suggested parts and construction drawings will be made available for someone interested in constructing their own. This scale has not been tested however, it has all of the characteristics of a successful option.


CREATION CREDIT

David Hawa- HiveTool