Acronyms that contain the term hive tool 

Hive tool

A hive tool is a handheld multipurpose tool used in maintaining and inspecting beehives. Hive tools come in multiple variants and styles, and is intended as an all-in-one tool for beekeepers.Hive tool is the third most essential tool for the beekeeper after the beekeeping veil and bee smoker. There are two types of hive tool in common use - the standard hive tool and J-type hive tool. The standard hive tool has a box levering edge and a frame levering edge. The J-type hive tool also has a box levering edge, but on the other side is a j-hook and a small notch either type may have a small possibly tapered hole which is intended for removing small nails like a claw hammer. The other job of the hive tool is to lift frames when the hive is propolized. J-type tool should be used in a specific way – the J goes into the bee space and the notch rests on the hive wall or the frame behind to provide lift. J-hook better not to use under the lugs of the frames – it will not fit and you may break the lugs off the frame. Using an ordinary chisel or screwdriver instead both may result in damage to equipment or to beekeeper. Because an ordinary tool, such as a chisel or screwdriver, may break or damage a honey bee, it might not be worth the trouble when using these tools to protect the hive. This is especially true in the case where a beekeeper is using these tools directly to protect bee-safe material.

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