Comb Honey Cassettes

Comb honey is a really incredible product and is loved by honey lovers. Comb honey is different from extracted honey as the honey is given to customers directly in the comb and presented in these custom comb honey boxes. Both the honey and the beeswax comb are edible.

These comb honey cassettes are made from pine and are cut to the correct dimension for the standard Langstroth frame. Each cassette is easily assembled into a rectangle and can be placed inside the wooden frame most beekeepers use for the bees to start producing comb honey. 

BEFORE ORDERING, CONFIRM THE FRAMES YOU ARE USING WILL FIT THE CASSETTES. You can confirm this by measuring the interior of an assembled frame.

• 1 Cassette for the medium frames measures - 5-1/16 x 4-3/16 x 1-1/2 inches
• 1 Cassette for the deep frames measures - 3-7/8 x 4-3/16 x 1-1/2 inches

Watch our video on how to Assemble the comb honey cassettes.

The joints on each cassette are cut precisely so the frame can fit together easily. The interlocking joints allow it to hold it's shape without collapsing, without glue, and without nails to make assembling the cassette much easier.

Each rectangle has 2 slots so a thin sheet of beeswax foundation can be slid into the cassette to form a starter strip or guide for the bees to build their natural comb. The honey bees will produce pure comb honey directly in the frame during a honey flow. The two slots allow you to put 2 sheets of comb as a guide, allowing the bees to build more complete comb honey.

The wooden sections are disposable, so after the bees have finished their comb honey production, the cassette can be sold to a customer or given away.

Beeswax sheets are not included, but wired and unwired foundations can be used when installing. Deep sheets of pure beeswax foundation are the right size and can be cut into strips easily. Nails are unnecessary when assembling into the cassette, but a small piece of wax foundation in the right place can help keep the cassettes in the right space before the bees proplise them together.

One deep frame will hold 8 wooden comb honey cassettes. One medium frame will hold 4 wooden comb honey cassettes. There is a difference in the size of the cassettes, so the medium and deep cassettes are not universal.

Be sure to check out our book on making comb honey.

The wood section can be placed into the frame without any special tools and does not even need glue or nails to assemble. The wood sections all have finger joints and are easily put together. A small strip of beeswax foundation can be used to help secure the sections into the frame. No other nails, glue, or screws are needed.

The frames are best used in honey supers or a deep box with only these cassettes. This will encourage the bees to build straight comb and discourage burr comb. These cassettes are easier to assemble, use, and sell than Ross Round or Half Hogg Cassettes. These are commonly called basswood sections because they were originally made from basswood trees. Their simple and easy-to-understand design is a favorite among beekeepers.

Producing comb honey works best when there is a natural honey flow or nectar flow, and a strong colony is given the comb sections to build on. In these conditions, it is easy to produce comb honey using these cartridges and the equipment you already have. An alternative to single sections of comb honey is a full frame of comb honey using our foundationless frames.

When harvesting the comb sections from the honey super, the wooden cassettes are popped out of the Langstroth frame, placed into a clear bag, and frozen before consumption. Freezing is a best practice to stop any pests in the comb. The bagged comb section with the wood frame is then placed into a cardboard box for display.

See our other Foundationless Frames

And our entire collection of Wax Foundation, Frames, and Assembly Tools.

Watch our video on How to Assemble Comb Honey Cassettes for Beekeeping.

To start a return, visit our return portal here.

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. The order will also need to have been placed through our retail store or through www.foxhoundbeecompany.com

Damages and issues

Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us within 7 days if the item is defective or damaged or if you received the wrong item so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. 

Exceptions / non-returnable items

Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items, clearance items, food, or gift cards.

Exchanges

For exchanges, we are happy to receive products back in new, unused condition, and we can exchange them. Products are inspected upon return prior to shipping out the exchanged item. Products received in new condition and exchanged for store credit or another item are not charged the 3% restocking fee. 

For returns, it is always helpful to leave a short note with the return for staff so they can easily follow up on where the return came from, the product you want to exchange it for, or the reason for the return.

Refunds

We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded using your original payment method. Please remember that it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund, too.

When a return is issued, it is subject to a 3% restocking fee based on the credit card fees charged to us during the initial payment. We charge this fee and do not refund it when we issue customer refunds. This 3% restocking fee covers the credit card expense. The restocking fee is charged to all returns unless the return is due to an error by us. 

You can avoid the restocking fee by getting a refund in the form of store credit. 

Unauthorized returns or products returned used or in an unsellable condition can either be sent back at the customer's expense, accepted with a restocking fee up to 90% at our discretion, or disposed of. 

European Union 14-day cooling off period

Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.