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Cell Punch |
Cell Punch Tool
Edge Angle (sectional view)
The edge needs to be sharp so that it can be easily inserted into the comb and not damage the cell to be retained and used for rearing a new queen. The edge needs to be along the outside edge rather than the inside, allowing the cut wax to easily slide through the opening.
If nature were not beautiful, it would not be worth knowing, and if nature were not worth knowing, life would not be worth living.
Henri Poincaré in his book, “The Value of Science”
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This tool needs to be sharp to ensure it cuts cleanly through the wax and not incur any damage to the egg. |
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Example icon
Sharpness scales (as shown in the grey icon to the left) are used to indicate the recommended sharpness for the blades noted above. You can click on any of the icons showing the sharpness scale and be redirected to the page describing this more. Lower numbers are duller; higher numbers sharper.
These are general recommendations; you will need to use your own judgment, based on the tool’s intended purpose.
