to deal with, i might even switch to them on all my new frames.
i decided to introduce one of these frames into a hive to start. this way there would be frames of comb on either side to help guide the bees in the comb building. at first inspection i was a little worried as they not only where building comb from the top guide, but also from the metal rod. but it turned out not to be an issue, as the comb guides along the side of the frames worked like a champ and everything lined up when they met. i had put this in a hive that was 