Third Comb - 3D Printable Comb for Langstroth Frames

Third Comb is 3D printable honeycomb for bees. It is intended for installation into Langstroth frames with a grooved top and bottom. These models have been designed specifically to fit in Mann Lake's groove top and bottom frames. Each frame will require 3 of the printed combs for completion.

I will be testing these combs in my apiary in the spring of 2018. I assume that the acceptance rate will be on par with that of HoneySuperCell frames and other plastic foundations when the bees are given no other options. I will be applying a light coating of beeswax to the surface of the combs to increase acceptance rates further.

When printing combs it is vital that you use plastics that are generally considered food safe. For brood combs, standard PLA and PET will likely be safe for your bees. Any combs intended for storing honey for human consumption should be printed from plastics that are marketed specifically as being food grade (though I think it would be better to just let the