What Are The Specifications Of A Single Foundation Sheet Made With This Mold? Deep Frame Foundation Guide

A single sheet produced by this mold is designed specifically as a "deep" foundation. Each finished sheet consumes approximately 1/3 lb of beeswax.

The mold creates full-sized deep foundation sheets by default, requiring approximately 1/3 lb of wax per sheet, though these can be modified for smaller frames post-production.

Standard Output Specifications

Designed for Deep Frames

The primary specification for this mold is a deep foundation sheet. This is the standard size produced in a single pouring and rolling cycle.

Material Weight

You should anticipate a wax weight of approximately 1/3 lb for every completed sheet. This metric is essential for calculating the raw beeswax volume required for a production run.

Customizing for Smaller Frames

Adapting to Medium or Shallow Sizes

While the mold is fixed to the "deep" specification, it creates sheets that are adaptable for other hive configurations.

To produce medium or shallow foundation, you must first create a standard deep sheet. Once formed, the sheet can be manually trimmed to the specific dimensions required for your smaller frames.

Operational Considerations and Trade-offs

The Importance of Timing

The physical properties of the sheet are heavily dependent on removal time. The foundation must be removed from the mold 1.5 to 2 minutes after pouring.

Pliability vs. Rigidity

There is a critical trade-off between the sheet's stability and its workability. The sheet must be removed while it is still warm and pliable.

Waiting too long allows the wax to become brittle, making removal difficult, while removing it too early may distort the pattern.

Installation Requirements

The finished sheet is not self-supporting in all contexts. It is designed to be installed into a wired wooden frame to ensure structural integrity within the hive.

Making the Right Choice for Your Goal

To get the most out of your foundation mold, align your process with your specific hive needs:

If your primary focus is standard Deep frames: You can use the sheets immediately as they come out of the mold, budgeting 1/3 lb of wax per frame.
If your primary focus is Medium or Shallow frames: You must incorporate a secondary trimming step into your workflow while the wax remains pliable.

Mastering the timing of the cooling process is the key to producing consistent, usable foundation sheets.

Summary Table:

Specification	Detail
Default Sheet Size	Deep Foundation
Wax Consumption	Approximately 1/3 lb per sheet
Material Compatibility	Natural Beeswax
Cooling/Removal Time	1.5 to 2 minutes
Adaptability	Trimmable for Medium or Shallow frames
Support Required	Wired wooden frames

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