Re: Honeybee Keeping Supplies
[Re: K52]
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05/25/20 03:01 PM
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Our local CO-OP has Mann Lake supplies and are usually pretty close in price to ordering online. I don't mind paying a little higher price knowing I can run to CO-OP and pick up what I need when I need it. Sometimes you don't have time to wait on shipping what you need. True, but I favor the beekeeper/dealer over the co-op, tsc, ace hardware that carry bee supplies. For one ask someone at those places when you should super or what to do with queen cells and you'll get a blank look. Nothing wrong with those stores but for a new keeper it sure is nice to have someone that knows what they're selling is used for.
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Re: Honeybee Keeping Supplies
[Re: Antarctica]
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05/25/20 04:13 PM
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Forest hill woodworking. I forgot that a few years ago he had someone on the outside set up a website for him. You may do better dealing direct... https://foresthillbeesupply.com
Last edited by Antarctica; 05/25/20 04:13 PM.
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Re: Honeybee Keeping Supplies
[Re: PaRay]
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05/25/20 06:47 PM
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We get all of our wooden ware from a local Amish man. He sells cypress wooden ware for less than we can get pine from the big guys. Do get our frames and foundation from Mann Lake though. Also get some things from Better Bee. I really like the Lyson line of jackets and veils that they carry, also Lyson makes really nice extractors and related equipment for a great price. Kelly Beekeeping (which is now part of Mann Lake)is only a couple counties away so if we get in a bind and really need something we can just run over there and pick it up. We also have a Dadant store a couple hours away. Kentucky is a great state for beekeeping as far as easy access to equipment suppliers!
Join your local bee club as the members will know all the local places to get stuff and they may even do a club buy where they take everyone's order and pool them to get the quantity price breaks and spread out the shipping. Plus there is a ton of knowledge in most cubs that members are happy to share.
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Re: Honeybee Keeping Supplies
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05/25/20 07:12 PM
05/25/20 07:12 PM
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That's the Zook's. One in TN a brothet in I think KY and that I think is a nephew. I've heard nothing but good about all of them. Only thing is I believe they use 7/8 stock (I know Albert in TN does) which may cause some compatibility issues, mainly with telescoping tops and pallet clips. I also deal with an Amishman named Zook here in Ohio. Quality work and honest. Wonder if they are related.
Levi
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