Here's one I repaired earlier

If you started beekeeping this year, you'll probably still be acutely aware of how much the essential equipment and accessories cost.Of course, the 'essentials' vary depending upon who defines them.Ask an experienced beekeeper and the list will be rather modest … a hive, extra supers, hive tool, smoker, beesuit etc.It's likely that the beekeeper will assume you'll enjoy the hobby, so may want to expand the number of hives you manage in the future.Based upon their own experience, they'll probably also expect you are embarking on a pastime that you will still be enjoying in 30 years time.Therefore, they will stress the importance of compatibility, and the likely longevity of the items you purchase. Alternatively, if you made your choices from the 'must have' items listed in the suppliers catalogues, you'll probably be on the way to the bankruptcy courts.New-fangled hive designs, multipurpose tools, and 'optimised' something-or-anothers will have featured on your shopping list.Or…

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