Hive Tool - J Hook settling tank and spring build up is

and spring build up is much faster

wooden or Apimaye handy frames will fit in these hives

or Leather Gloves Reinforced - Vented (sold separately)

Deeper Inner Cover that gives additional space between the top cover and the frames on the hive body

Hive Tool - J Hook settling tank and spring build up isA hive tool is an essential item for every beekeeper when prying apart hive bodies and frames that have been propolized. Small pry bar used to open the hive and move frames. The J hook style is great for loosening frames by scooping under the top bar of the frame with the curve and using the frame behind for leverage to pry and lift it cleanly. Scrape frames and hive bodies free of burr comb while you inspect. It's a good idea to have several hive