8 Frame Equipment
🐝 8 Frame Beekeeping Equipment
Our 8 frame equipment from West Alabama Bee Company offers an ideal balance between capacity and manageability. Popular with backyard and sideline beekeepers, 8 frame equipment provides ample space for colony growth while remaining lighter and easier to handle than traditional 10 frame setups.
All of our 8 frame woodenware is crafted by skilled Amish craftsmen in Southern Tennessee using durable materials designed to perform well in Southern and Southeastern climates. Each component is built to standard Langstroth dimensions for consistent fit and compatibility.
Whether you’re running a smaller apiary or looking for equipment that’s easier on your back without sacrificing performance, our 8 frame equipment is built for dependable, everyday use.
🧰 What’s Included in 8 Frame Equipment
This collection contains the essential wooden components used to build and maintain 8 frame Langstroth hives. These components are designed to work together with proper spacing, ventilation, and long-term durability.
You’ll find the core pieces needed to assemble complete 8 frame hives or expand existing colonies.
🌿 Built for Practical Beekeeping
8 frame equipment offers:
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Reduced weight compared to 10 frame equipment
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Ample space for strong colonies
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Compatibility with standard 8 frame Langstroth systems
Our focus is on simple, functional equipment that performs reliably season after season.
🧰 Complete Your 8 Frame Hive
Use the links below to browse specific 8 frame components:
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8 Frame Hive Tops
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8 Frame Bottom Boards
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8 Frame Inner Covers
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8 Frame Supers
Built strong. Built simple. Built for real beekeepers.