# Brood frame wire **URL:** \ **Category:** Beekeeping - Basics\ **Created:** [January 21, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930 "2018-01-21T02:32:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Jasper\_P](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/jasper_p/32/19422_2.png) [@Jasper\_P](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Jasper_P)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930/41 "2018-01-23T23:24:30Z")
You are probably right. Mine looks like someone threw the tool box at my head and missed. ---
**Author:** ![Semaphore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/semaphore/32/14994_2.png) [@Semaphore](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Semaphore)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930/42 "2018-01-24T02:29:54Z")
to get the wire taught- use a clamp to bend the two end inwards a little like in the video above. Wire up tightly and then release the clamp. Or better still make a proper jig with a built in clamp like this: these are actually very easy to make- you can use cotton thread spools- and a door locking clamp. Just place a frame on your piece of wood and use that to measure everything. I made one and it took about an hour. Best hour I ever invested… Makes wiring a breeze. ---
**Author:** ![Faroe](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/faroe/32/11835_2.png) [@Faroe](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Faroe)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930/43 "2018-01-28T16:14:26Z")
Hi Jasper, You can see the Flow video on how to install wire, foundation or foundationless brood frames here (from our Beginner Beekeeping video series) : [https://www.honeyflow.com/resources/gallery-videos/beginner-beekeeping-videos/p/192#GrSI97DkRa4](https://www.honeyflow.com/resources/gallery-videos/beginner-beekeeping-videos/p/192#GrSI97DkRa4) ---
**Author:** ![Peter48](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/peter48/32/14625_2.png) [@Peter48](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Peter48)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2018, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930/44 "2018-05-29T08:51:42Z")
Using foundation and wire in the frames is something I always use. That gives you a frame that can be used for any purpose in the future. Some bee suppliers sell frames already made up and wired with foundation fitted. I always have a box with frames made up for when it is needed. I am heading down your way in a week, maybe I can help you out or give you some advise then. Regards ---
**Author:** ![Jasper\_P](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/jasper_p/32/19422_2.png) [@Jasper\_P](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Jasper_P)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2018, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930/45 "2018-05-29T09:17:50Z")
Hi Peter, Thanks a lot for the offer. I am finally on top of the procedure! Have 5 hives now, all still in Brood Boxes. I’ll add the SUpers in Spring. Again, thanks for the advice and offer. Cheers, Jasper ---
**Author:** ![Jasper\_P](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/jasper_p/32/19422_2.png) [@Jasper\_P](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Jasper_P)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2018, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930/46 "2018-05-29T09:20:07Z")
Have also made a reasonably good jig. I’ll try posting it some time when I get the chance. So much on the go, have an acre full of fruit trees, a new deck almost finished and a very demanding Macaw, new puppy etc… Supposed to have just retired but am always on the bloody go! But Happy! ---
**Author:** ![Peter48](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/peter48/32/14625_2.png) [@Peter48](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Peter48)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2018, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930/47 "2018-05-29T09:25:55Z")
Know what you mean about retiring, it is hard yakka !! Glad you got on top of the issue. Regards [Previous page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-wire/13930.md?page=2)