Hive upgrade kit for the honey stove

[lostplanet]

got mine this morning thanks

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[Gavmar]

Hi, Got it . Thanks for arranging it all.

 

[beachlover]

Got mine today, but no time to play with it yet. Empty day tomorrow though and the sun's shining
Thanks for doing the GB

 

[dave1942]

Mine also arrived safe and sound. Have assembled mine, with the extra three pieces it takes a little more patience. Fuel feed panel a very firm fit that may ease with use. Nice and stable when assembled. Overall a nice addition to the existing stove.
Many thanks for taking the time to organise the group buy. It's guys like you that put the rest of us lazy s**'s to shame.

 

[rcs]

Mine arrived this morning, thank you for organizing this GB mate.

regards,
Rob

 

[chas brookes]

mine arrived safely many thanks for organising

 

[Mesquite]

Mine arrived safely as well and has been christened already. Took 6 minutes from lighting the fire to bringing the kettle to a rolling boil

Is it my imagination of have they used slightly thicker metal on the extra side bits?

It's just they feel sturdier and thicker. Out of curiousity I weighed them and they're on average 3 grammes heavier than the equivalent honey stove panels I have already

 

[Elines]

Yes - mine arrived too this morning - not yet had a go with it but have no doubts it will be fine. Thanks again for organising this group buy.

 

[lab72]

Mine arrived this morning to, thank you for alll.

 

[Neumo]

Mine arrived this morning as well & as it was a beautiful day I went out for a walk to my favorite wood on the top of the South Downs to try out the hive. I found that getting the new door on is stiffer than the origibal one, this with the 2 new side pieces on either side of the new door. It's probably because the extra pieces make the angle wider so everuthing is a bit more under pressure than normal.
Anyway here are a few pics:

The way in to the wood, a brew & then a BBQ hotplate sausage sandwich in a hammock in a sunlight clearing:

 

[Twodogs]

Mines arrived
Cheers

 

[sandbag47]

It's guys like you that put the rest of us lazy s**'s to shame.

thanks for that ........just polishing my halo

ok guys glad you are reciving your hives and stoves
and thanks for being part of this GB

 

[Podcast Bob]

Glad you folks are getting them and enjoying the Hive. I'm getting hungry looking at those photos ;-)

Two things, the metal is the same as before .7mm stainless steel, so just as durable and will last you for years.

Secondly, as with the Honey Stove when the metal is first laser cut there is a 'coarseness' to the edge which makes it slightly stiff the first couple of times it is assembled. Therefore the new Hive pieces being attached to the 'old used Honey', will seem a bit stiff. However once the coarse edge has rubbed off, it'll be fine.

I haven't had time to add instructions for it, but the easiest way to assemble it I find, is to make up the 5 'old' sides first then place them on the ground. Then slot in the base plate, adding one panel to each side carefully. Then the door slots on easily enough.

It took us ages to get the new door grooves cut to the best shape for assembly, and this is by far better than the original door, which put too much pressure on the linking tabs.

The bonus for you guys is, with the extra Hive bits, you now have the ability to make up 2 square Trangia supports should you ever need them!

Enjoy your summer guys.

 

[Thoth]

Mine was waiting for me when I got home yesterday. Thanks Sandbag for sorting out this GB & thanks to Bob for offering the GB to us. Cheers guys! Steve

 

[Bumpy]

Picked mine up from the local sorting office this morning as I had a card through my letter box yesterday. Excellent and thanks very much for organising! Have some virtual rep!
Cheers!

 

[lab72]

got mine out in the yard

 

[porchini]

Thanks sandbag, mine arrived yesterday. You are the king of GB's thanks again! :You_Rock_

 

[MikeE]

Arrived today, many thanks for organising this, it's excellent!
Mike

 

[wildrover]

My two arrived today, well chuffed.

Thanks for all your hardwork

 

[PREPER]

Mine came today, thank you.

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