Liebig Zander hive
The Liebig Zander hive is a widely used hive frame. It is available in various heights as a full frame, flat frame, and half frame. Since all parts require only straight cuts, it is very easy to manufacture.
The wall thickness of the Liebig Zander hive is 20 mm. Therefore, all boards are first planed to 20 mm. Then all wooden parts are milled. One frame consists of 8 wooden parts plus 2 hardwood sliding strips.
Full frame
| Side board | 2x | 520 x 227 | 20 mm |
| End board | 2x | 380 x 205 | 20 mm |
| Handle bar | 2x | 380 x 60 | 20 mm |
| Support bar | 2x | 380 x 30 | 20 mm |
| Slide bar | 2x | 376 x 18 | 5 mm (Hardwood) |
Flat frame
| Side board | 2x | 520 x 170 | 20 mm |
| End board | 2x | 380 x 145 | 20 mm |
| Handle bar | 2x | 380 x 60 | 20 mm |
| Support bar | 2x | 380 x 30 | 20 mm |
| Slide bar | 2x | 376 x 18 | 5 mm (Hardwood) |
Half Frame
| Side board | 2x | 520 x 120 | 20 mm |
| End board | 2x | 380 x 100 | 20 mm |
| Handle bar | 2x | 380 x 60 | 20 mm |
| Support bar | 2x | 380 x 30 | 20 mm |
| Slide bar | 2x | 376 x 18 | 5 mm (Hardwood) |
Once all parts have been milled to the required length and width, they can now be glued and screwed together. It's best to pre-screw four screws into each side board. Then, glue and screw the handle bar and the support bar. Next, glue and screw the end boards and finally the second side board.
Now, the hives can be painted in the desired color. To prevent the honeycombs from sticking together too tightly, two rails are installed to support the honeycombs.