Building Versatile Nuc Boxes for Better Beekeeping

In today’s video, we’re diving into an exciting DIY beekeeping project! I’ll show you how to turn a big sheet of plywood into sturdy, removable bottom board nuc boxes — perfect for splits, swarms, and building up resources. I’ve been using nuc boxes throughout my beekeeping journey, but now I’m tweaking the design to make them more versatile. By adding removable bottom boards and making them stackable, I’m aiming to create a “support staff” system to boost honey production, manage swarms, and enhance colony growth. 🔨 What’s Covered: Cutting plywood sheets with a circular saw and table saw for precise measurements. Using a router to create frame rests. Assembling the boxes using a simple jig for perfect alignment. Attaching bottom boards with easy-to-use clamps for flexibility. Preparing for the upcoming honey flow season! 🎥 Tools & Materials Used: Circular Saw & Table Saw Router Table Crown Stapler & Clamps Plywood (Half-inch and Three-quarter inch) I also share a few safety tips along the way — because no one wants to lose a finger! Here is the cut list site I use:https://www.opticutter.com/cut-list-optimizer Dimensions All dimensions are in inches Deep Box: Sides, using 1/2 plywood - 19 3/4 long x 10 high Ends, using 3/4 plywood - 7 1/2 wide x 10 high The end pieces have 5/8 high x 3/8 wide shelf cut into the top for the frame rests. I used a router to make this cut. Super Box: Sides, using 1/2 plywood - 19 3/4 long x 6 3/4 high Ends (2), using 3/4 plywood - 7 1/2 wide x 6 3/4 high The end pieces have 5/8 high x 3/8 wide shelf cut into the top for the frame rests. I used a router to make this cut. Bottom Board: 21 x 8 1/2 using 1/2 inch plywood . side support using 1/2 x 3/4 pieces 2@19 3/4, 1@ 7 1/2 Cover: Stay tuned for more beekeeping projects and tips. Spring is coming fast, and we’re getting everything ready for a fantastic honey flow season. 👉 Subscribe to be part of the first 1,000 subscribers and follow my journey. Thanks for watching and happy beekeeping! --- Jingle Credits: "Key of Bee" by Scott Nadeau https://www.youtube.com/@scottnadeau