Uncapping Plane

A stainless steel uncapping plane designed to remove wax cappings during honey harvesting. Sized for medium frames and ideal for controlled uncapping.

Key Features & Benefits

• Stainless Steel Construction: Durable and easy to clean for repeated harvesting use.
• Medium Frame Size: Built with a 3" width specifically for uncapping medium frames.
• Controlled Uncapping: Removes cappings with multiple passes for precision.
• Manual Operation: Simple, reliable design used widely with uncapping forks and knives.
• Straightforward Technique: Draw the plane over capped cells to lift wax cleanly.

Detailed Description

The Uncapping Plane is a practical stainless steel tool designed to help beekeepers remove wax cappings from frames during honey harvesting. Its efficient manual design allows you to draw the plane across the frame surface, lifting cappings as you pull—an approach many beekeepers prefer for its simplicity and control.

Measuring 3 inches wide, this uncapping plane is sized specifically for medium frames. Because of its narrow design, users make multiple passes on each side of the frame to fully remove the wax cappings. This makes it a helpful tool for controlled uncapping, especially when working through smaller sections at a time.

The uncapping plane is frequently used alongside other harvesting tools such as uncapping forks and knives, offering a versatile and approachable option for both new and experienced beekeepers.

For those needing a wider tool that removes more cappings in a single pass, see our Wide Uncapping Plane.

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