Using a hanging fish scale is convenient for getting an index on hive weight.

Tools used to calibrate the weight index using the hanging scale, with true weight (standing scale).

This radial reel is powered by a drill motor mounted at top.

Honeycomb with healthy larvae in brood cells.

It helps to use a magnifying lamp when grafting to queen cells.

Attach a hive tool at the end of a chain to the scale.

I prefer a "Jeffry Todd" entrance reducer when using the hanging scale to weigh hives.

This speed controller adjusts the motor on the radial reel.

Grafting newly hatched larvae from brood cells to a rack of queen cells.

Pollen is stored (lower right corner) next to brood cells.