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The Yankee Beekeeper s Twenty Frame Extractor
Page 8
The Axle
Using a solid 1/2" (x 30") rod, drill a 3/16"
hole as shown below.
1"
The Axle and Cage Assembly
Push a 3/16" tension pin through
the hole drilled in the axle.
Slide the drive block onto the axle
aligning the 3/16" dado and the
tension pin. Attach the drive block
to the bottom of the cage. Use
SS screws.
axle
Cage bottom.
3/16" tension pin
Drive block
Attaching the Upper Cage Support.
Slide the upper cage support over the axle and attach the four
threaded rods to the top of the cage. Drill a hole
through the strapping at the top of the cage. Attach using
stainless steel nuts. Use two nuts on each rod. One on the
inside of the cage and another on the outside of the cage.
Measure and adjust each supporting rod so that the outer
edge of the cage is equal from the axle.
Top of cage
Threaded rods
Axle
nuts
Upper Cage Support
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The Yankee Beekeeper s Twenty Frame Extractor
Page 9
Final Assembly.
After the extractor box has been assembled, sand any rough
wood and finish the insides with at least two coats
of a good food grade poly.
Use Stainless screws and glue.
Make sure the joints are tight and that the box is square.
Drill a hole the same diameter as the inside diameter of the
floor flange in the front of the box.
Attach a floor flange onto the front of the box.
Align the inside hole with the very bottom of the box.
Secure with stainless screws.
Attach the lower bearing block to the bottom of the box.
The previous marked center will assist in locating this
position. Attach using stainless screws.
Place the lower bearing into the supporting block.
Then carefully place a 1/2" stainless steel washer over
the lower bearing. Carefully lower the cage assembly into
the box. Make sure the axle goes through the washer and
into the bearing.
Measure the distance from the axle to the back of the box and
transfer this measurement to the stationary cover.
Drill a hole at least 1" in diameter.
Position the stationary cover so that the
axle extends through the 1" hole. Attach the stationary
cover to the box. Lower the upper bearing and support
block onto the axle. Be sure the
axle is vertical and doesn t wobble around. When satisfied,
secure the upper block to the stationary cover.
Attach the movable cover using hinges and attach a handle
in a comfortable position.
The kit!
A kit that contains the following items is available
from the designer.
Kit contains the two bearings, the upper and lower
bearing support block, the drive block with tension
pin and the upper cage support block. All holes are
predrilled. Specify either 1/2 or 5/8 axle.
All of the blocks are made using a hard nylon for years
of dependable use. Cost of the kit is $19.95 plus
shipping. For more information contact:
D.F. Verville
10 Center Circle
PO BOX 509
Plaistow, NH 03865
(dverville@worldnet.att.net)
.1997.David F. Verville - All Rights Reserved.
dverville@worldnet.att.net/www.beesource.com
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