Honey Lake 8-Frame Beehive Starter Kit – Cedar Box with Waxed Foundations

Overview

The Honey Lake 8-Frame Beehive Starter Kit is crafted to support beginners and hobbyists in setting up a robust home for a thriving hive. The cedar outer box carries a natural aroma and a sturdy, weather-ready profile, while the wax-dipped foundations invite your bees to begin building with ease. This kit emphasizes practical assembly and durable materials, offering a solid base to observe your colony from the first days of activity toward the moment you add the first honey stores.

What’s included in the kit

• 1 deep brood box for brood frames and winter storage
• 1 medium super box for honey stores and colony growth
• 16 wood frames to hold the foundation sheets
• 16 plastic foundation sheets wax-dipped for easy comb construction
• 1 telescoping metal top cover to shed rain and debris
• 1 inner cover for insulation and ventilation
• 1 queen excluder to help manage brood space
• 1 solid bottom board for a clean, stable base
• 1 entrance reducer to help regulate hive traffic
• Nails included for straightforward assembly

Materials, finish, and durability

• Outer box crafted from cedar wood for natural strength and a pleasant scent
• Frames built from pine wood with precision for secure fit
• Foundation sheets are food-grade plastic, wax-dipped for compatibility with colony building
• Beeswax coating on the hive exterior adds durability and weather resistance
• Pre-drilled holes and included nails streamline construction

Design, assembly, and dimensions

The hive uses dovetail joints for enhanced strength, and it arrives unassembled but designed for an easy build. Pre-drilled holes and the included nails help you bring the hive together without guesswork. Detailed dimensions assist with planning your space:

• Medium super box: 19.88 x 14 x 6.6 inches
• Deep brood box: 19.88 x 14 x 9.56 inches
• Overall hive footprint: 21.65 x 14 x 19.88 inches

What you can expect

With this kit you gain a ready-to-use hive foundation that supports early colony development and gradual expansion. While results vary by environment and management, the durable materials, wax-coated components, and thoughtful design create a practical setup you can rely on as you learn beekeeping and monitor your hive’s activities.