. The ABC and XYZ of bee culture; a cyclopedia of everything pertaining to the care of the honey-bee; bees, hives, honey, implements, honey-plants, etc. ... Bees. Fi^, 13.—Style of unheated press preferred by the authors. cold, or when the wind is blowing, the wax has a tendency to become chilled, and the work is hindered. In warm weather or in a warm room there need be no chilling if the work is properly done. It would be a good plan to have all the apparatus arranged in order—that is, have the press near the stove and the large can for holding tlie hot water and melted wax, as it comes from
. The ABC and XYZ of bee culture; a cyclopedia of everything pertaining to the care of the honey-bee; bees, hives, honey, implements, honey-plants, etc. ... Bees. Fi^, 13.—Style of unheated press preferred by the authors. cold, or when the wind is blowing, the wax has a tendency to become chilled, and the work is hindered. In warm weather or in a warm room there need be no chilling if the work is properly done. It would be a good plan to have all the apparatus arranged in order—that is, have the press near the stove and the large can for holding tlie hot water and melted wax, as it comes from the press, near both. An ordinary wash-boiler on the stove may be used for melting up the combs; or faster work can be done if there are two such boilers, the second one being used for heating fresh comb while that whicli has already been melted in the first one is being rendered. The press should stand as near the boiler as possible to avoid the drip when the melted comb is dipped from the boiler into it. Cleats should be nailed outside of the press platform. Fig. 16, to keep it from twisting when the screw is turned, and two hinges should be screwed to the front edge, as shown, in order to allow it to be tipped up on edge when necessary, to let the wax and water drain out. It is best to have the back of the press a little higher than the front at all times. To begin the work, pour about two pail- fuls of water into the boiler and set it on the stove. As this comes to a boil, keep adding old comb, stirring frequently. As much as half a barrel may be melted in one boiler at a time, or even more if necessary; but it is best not to have too much comb in proi)or- tion to the water , since this plan is essentially a washing-out process; and good results, therefore, can not be secured when there is not enough water. Keep stirring the contents of the boiler until it has all been heated through thoroughly and has boiled until the wax has been reduced and the melted comb is of
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