1 3/8-inch Nails for Frames

The 1 3/8-inch frame nail is a vinyl-coated, smooth-shank nail sized for assembling Langstroth bee frames by hand. The flat head lets you drive the top and bottom bars firmly into the side bars with a hammer, and the vinyl coating improves grip while reducing wood splitting.

At a glance

• Type: Frame assembly nail, hand-driven
• Length: 1 3/8 inch
• Shank: Smooth, vinyl coated for easier driving and stronger grab
• Use rate: 4 to 8 nails per frame (4 when paired with wood glue)
• Finish: Uncoated for corrosion, since the nails sit inside the hive

Best for

• Assembling new wooden Langstroth frames
• Repairing frames that have come apart
• Beginners building their first frames by hand
• Beekeepers who assemble frames without a nail gun

How to use

Drive the nails through the side bars into the top and bottom bars with a hammer. For the strongest joint, add wood glue and use four nails per frame; without glue, use up to eight.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering hives, frames, tools, and equipment for beekeepers at every level, with a focus on dependable gear that helps colonies thrive.