Headless Uncapping! The best tool I have used so far...

Ok, so the camera angle was off...big time! I want to share with you all the best tool I have used for uncapping honey frames for the sideline or backyard beekeeper.
Mueller Ultra-Carver Electric Knife 100W, for Carving Meats, Poultry, Stainless Steel Blades, Powerful Motor, Ergonomic Handle, One-Touch On/Off Button, Blade Release Button, Dishwasher Safe, White
by Home Universe
Learn more: www.amazon.com/dp/B08TT76PBF/...

[@stephencroft9946]

Great demo. I have used this technique for a couple of years now. One thing I do that helps is I put the frames in a hot box I built and heat them to 90 degrees F. It makes the cutting go a lot faster and easier. It also help the spinning go faster. 90 degrees lets the honey flow out and does not melt the wax so the frames stay intact. Wax does build up between the blades after cutting a few so I fill a gallon milk jug with hot water and stick the blades in it between spinning's. Just shake any water off before you start cutting again. The warm blades also help with cutting. I just use a 10 dollar Proctor & Gamble electric knife. I also stand in front of the bucket holding the knife in my right hand tilting the frame forward letting the capping fall directly into the bucket. One pass and your done.

[@jessefjr]

Do you know of a electric knife with a blade long enough to reach across a deep frame?

[@josephvogel7234]

I tried this when I first started and although it worked OK, I still find that a long bread knife works best for me. You should try leaning the frame so the wax falls away as you cut it.

[@halfasshuntingclub5330]

Why didn’t I think of that??????? Thank you!!!!!

[@catchandinstallhoneybees.1901]

so nice....great work...i like

[@randbhoney6786]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrBeachbums5]

Great info. Thank you so much.

[@randbhoney6786]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mollymcgill8449]

I agree! Great demo! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@randbhoney6786]

Thanks Molly!

[@oneeyehives]

I’d wrap the handle with press n seal to keep it clean. Nice tip. Thanks

[@repurposedart9897]

This is a great idea..

[@JamesCrouchX]

Very Nice Rob! Great demo. I will have to walk over to the thrift shop and snag one. I have some over drawn frames I would like to shave down!

[@randbhoney6786]

I think this will really help James. I did a few before I decided to shoot the video and it worked like a charm. Once the extra comb is leveled out the bees will fill it back up and the frames will fit back in the hive perfectly.

[@marthalafata4432]

What is the yellow piece that you are resting the frame on? Where did you get it??

[@campdavidsonfunctionaltrai8583]

I got one but it did not have the power to cut full frames. you like this one?

[@Robman007]

Yes, this one powered through with no problems so far.

[@timmiller2192]

What would happen if you kept the blades in hot water between use?

[@randbhoney6786]

There is really no need to, it cuts super smooth. My fear for keeping the blades in hot water would be adding extra moisture to the honey. Good question though!

[@stephencroft9946]

Just shake it off while running the knife before you cut. Water staying on the blades was not a problem for me. The warm blades keeps the wax build up between the blades down and will make the knife last longer. See my post above.

[@jeremyfowler1519]

What’s headless mean. I’ve heard of uncapping a billion times but I’ve never heard of “headless” uncapping even after searching the Google machine.

[@biibikiki1304]

The angle you are holding it is wrong .. so tilt it forward to the caps dun stick to the honey

[@michaelfike7542]

A regular honey uncapping knife works best if you angle it a little bit the wax rolls right off and dose it faster than this and doesn't cut into the wood like i seen you do once i know. Still everyone has their own way and whatever works best for them. Thanks for the video.

[@yoanstoyanov6940]

What is the name of this tool . I cant found it

[@randbhoney6786]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TT76PBF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@miman-ck9jv]

Keep a propane torch burning to keep the blade warm that’s all

[@stephencroft9946]

I will try it. Or maybe a blow dryer. Thanks

[@christopherwilliams9754]

I use a plain long knife. Goes faster than this.

[@trebronmeheszet]

With a bit much effort, who like DIY buy a cheap electric hedge trimmer, cut the knife for proper size, use 2 drawer sliders, and using even with only scrap wood, makes a half automatic uncapper machine for 1 side of the frame, it's much faster, u hold the frame just within the 2 sidebars , here the distance remains the same, even after many many years, this will slide up and down and you fix the trimmer underneath,

[@josephvogel7234]

I suspect you must be kidding but if you're not, let's just use a chain saw...

[@trebronmeheszet]

Just joke ))

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Try putting your roller in ICE water when you need to use it pull it out use it then put back in ice water . Try it 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@josephvogel7234]

Water and honey? I don't think you understand the issue with fermentation.

[@kathyhathaway8823]

@@josephvogel7234 I did not say to throw water all over your comb . I do have a brain an I thought with out saying you would also . Ok just keep your roller cold an yes I do know about fermentation am I have been keeping my tools cold starting in 1968 an an my moisture has never come out over 17 percent.

[@foxilium]

thanks
u are the fucking boss

[@mschroed99]

Not impressed