DIY Collapsible Solar Wax Melter | Compact Beekeeping Build

It may look like a regular solar wax melter, but this one’s different! After a year of planning (and procrastinating), I finally built a collapsible solar wax melter that folds down into a compact box. Perfect for saving space in the workshop or at the farm. In this video, I’ll walk you through: -How the melter folds down for easy storage -The design process and why portability was key -Step-by-step building and assembly details -Tips on materials, pans, and plexiglass finishing I’m thrilled with how this project turned out, and I hope it inspires you to try making one yourself! If you enjoyed this build and want to see more beekeeping projects, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join me for the next one. 02:25:04 - Starting the Build 03:49:14 - Designing the Concept 07:07:02 - Building the Sides 11:55:11 - Attaching the Back 15:14:01 - Framing the Front 17:19:01 - Securing the Back Panel & Adding Tray Supports 22:55:12 - Finishing the Interior 25:34:16 - Finishing the Box 27:12:05 - Constructing the Top 31:05:06 - Cutting Plexiglass 40:15:05 - Painting the Box 41:37:14 - Fixing the Top 44:15:16 - Completing the Top 45:40:12 - Drilling Drain Holes 47:45:23 - Filing the Drain Holes 48:37:04 - Loading the Wax 50:57:07 - First Melt 51:57:06 - Lessons Learned 53:43:08 - Final Thoughts Links to materials and tools used (these are affiliate links, and we do receive a small (very small) commission from items purchased: Bread Pan: https://amzn.to/3JG5Ar3 Paint strainer bags: https://amzn.to/3VyxFD3 GluBot: https://amzn.to/428cX0y Tightbond III Glue: https://amzn.to/4802pUU Nail Gun: https://amzn.to/4pfc5Bp Corner Clamp 90 degree (not the one shown in the video, but better 4 piece that I forgot I owned, ugh): https://amzn.to/47p8mux Clamps: https://amzn.to/4mPorys --- Jingle Credits: "Key of Bee" by Scott Nadeau    / @scottnadeau