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UK National Beehive Entrance Reducer/Block with Rotating Easy‑Out Tabs (Thorne Compatible)
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About this model
<p>This <strong>Entrance Reducer/Block</strong> is designed for <strong>UK National beehives</strong>, specifically sized for <strong>Thorne wooden National floors</strong>.</p><p>It provides <strong>two entrance widths</strong> — <strong>115 mm</strong> and <strong>60 mm</strong> — allowing you to quickly adjust the hive opening depending on colony strength, robbing pressure, or seasonal needs. The <strong>Easy‑Out Tabs</strong> rotate to suit your preferred configuration and make removal simple even with gloves.</p><p>The fully assembled length with 2x Easy-Out Tabs is <strong>420 mm</strong>.</p><p>You can print this as:</p><ul><li><p><strong>A single piece</strong> (fits diagonally on a Prusa XL), or</p></li><li><p><strong>Two snap‑fit sections</strong> suitable for any standard‑size printer</p></li></ul><p>All STL files are pre‑oriented for correct printing.</p><h3>🖨 Printing Notes</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Supports:</strong> Not required</p></li><li><p><strong>Nozzle:</strong> 0.4 mm</p></li><li><p><strong>Layer height:</strong> 0.2 mm</p></li><li><p><strong>Material recommendation:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>ASA or ABS</strong> for UV resistance and outdoor durability</p></li><li><p>Food‑safe variants are ideal if available</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3>🧩 Assembly</h3><ul><li><p>The two‑part version uses a simple snap‑fit joint. No glue or screws required.</p></li><li><p>Both versions may require 2x National Entrance Block Easy Out Pull Tabs</p></li></ul><h3>🐝…
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- Every piece is hand-finished and quality-checked before it ships, like everything in our shop.
- Printed in PLA, a plant-based material. More about our material.
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