Long Hive Plans

Build Your Own Long Hive Build a comfortable, practical horizontal beehive designed to hold more than 30 frames while making hive inspections and honey harvesting easier on your back. These Long Hive Plans are a downloadable PDF containing the measurements, cut list, diagrams, and construction details you need to build your own long hive. The design is built around a comfortable working height, with a rear-opening lid that provides convenient access to your bees without the need to lift heavy honey supers. The plans are designed to accommodate both medium and deep Langstroth frames, making it easy to transfer frames from an existing Langstroth hive into your new long hive. What's Included Complete downloadable PDF plans Detailed cut list with measurements Construction diagrams and illustrations Dimensions and layout details Step-by-step building information Whether you're an experienced beekeeper looking for a more back-friendly setup or a woodworker interested in building your own hive, these plans give you the information you need to get started. See It Being Built Watch the step-by-step build video to see how the Long Hive comes together, from construction through the finished hive Digital PDF download. No physical plans or finished hive are shipped.