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Some people make hives with the gable ends a little higher than
the sides to accommodate the top bars.
The top
bars fit
neatly
because
of higher
gable
ends
Other people put a runner inside the hive so the top bars fit
neatly with the sides.
runner
top bars fit level
with the sides
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a Moveable Comb Top Bar Beehive (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers
this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)