CraBee 1,748 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Hi. I have my first four hives . I am looking for a branding iron. To burn the number onto the boxes. Does anybody know who sells it. Thanks. Try @Russ he makes numbered branding irons. Best used before a box has been dipped and definitely before it is painted on the outside. You also need to think about how you will heat it, a fire will work, or a gas burner. Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun 1,555 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Hi. I have my first four hives . I am looking for a branding iron. To burn the number onto the boxes. Does anybody know who sells it. Thanks. Got mine from here Branding Iron, two letters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whakaora apiaries 10 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Hi. I have my first four hives . I am looking for a branding iron. To burn the number onto the boxes. Does anybody know who sells it. I have purchased two off ebay. Name and number. Brass. We are hooking them onto a lpg gas line. First one was from Itally $180. Second from China $80 with delivery. This second is advertised as hook onto a soldering iron. Thanks. BRANDING IRON FOR BEE HIVES AND FRAMES - YOUR TEXT AND LOGO ON BRASS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beat 7 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Hi guys. Thank you all for the quick response. Best regards. Beat 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Jo 11 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I have purchased two off ebay. Name and number. Brass. We are hooking them onto a lpg gas line. First one was from Itally $180. Second from China $80 with delivery. This second is advertised as hook onto a soldering iron. Thanks. BRANDING IRON FOR BEE HIVES AND FRAMES - YOUR TEXT AND LOGO ON BRASS Hi, Any chance of a photo of the two you got? How long did you have to wait for them? and do you know if anyone in NZ does something like these. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whakaora apiaries 10 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Hi, Any chance of a photo of the two you got? How long did you have to wait for them? and do you know if anyone in NZ does something like these. Thanks. This smaller one came from Italy. It took about 5 weeks to arrive. Ideal for branding plastic gear. The China one has not yet arrived as ordered a few weeks ago. This one is going to have the brass plate 20x80mm with our name and number. Im hoping the teeth are deeper for branding the timber boxes This smaller one came from Italy. It took about 5 weeks to arrive. Ideal for branding plastic gear. The China one has not yet arrived as ordered a few weeks ago. This one is going to have the brass plate 20x80mm with our name and number. Im hoping the teeth are deeper for branding the timber boxes Locally you can purchase through Ceracell for $715 + Branding iron adjustable head | Hive Tools | Ceracell Beekeeping Supplies | Auckland | New Zealand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beat 7 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Hi Trevor. Do you have different designs of your stencils? Thanks. Beat Ps. I like your video clips, very helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Gillbanks 6,846 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Yes. PM sent. Trev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Jo 11 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 This smaller one came from Italy. It took about 5 weeks to arrive. Ideal for branding plastic gear. The China one has not yet arrived as ordered a few weeks ago. This one is going to have the brass plate 20x80mm with our name and number. Im hoping the teeth are deeper for branding the timber boxes[ATTACH]14228[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]14229[/ATTACH] Locally you can purchase through Ceracell for $715 + Branding iron adjustable head | Hive Tools | Ceracell Beekeeping Supplies | Auckland | New Zealand Hey Thanks for the photo's and info. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jenndaz 1 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hi @Trevor Gillbanks , I am also quite new to the forum and would like some information on ordering your stencils. Are you please able to send me some info. Thanks Jenn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Gillbanks 6,846 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 PM Sent. Check top right of the screen. @Jenndaz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sonbee 28 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Great stencils from Trev's wife. I highly reccommend the stencils and very accommodating to special requests. I've even ordered the numbers 0-9 and several letters so I can keep track of my hives better. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RusselM 14 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I just printed out my number using a stencil font and cut it out of an icecream container lid. Faster than ordering. Too easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil46 609 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 For all u old hands( Beeks who have been in the game for 10 + years)...have any of u. bothered putting a pH.number on ur boxes,as well as rego number? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6,230 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 pH levels would probably change with the weather :lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jenndaz 1 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Hi @Trevor Gillbanks just wondering if you are still selling these stencils, if so can you please PM me as need a few more. Kind Regards Jenn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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