The Essentials
The honey season is winding down in Montana. This is my 8th year of beekeeping and extracting. I have only two backyard hives, so purchasing a hot knife for my limited production seems foolish. I saw the uncapping roller on your website and assumed it would be faster than using my uncapping fork. I even watched YouTube videos boasting its helpful and quick use. The roller does puncture the cells as promised. The downside is the extreme amount of wax remaining on the frames. The wax quickly clogged my strainer. Good idea, but not useful if the wax spins out with the honey. I stopped using the roller after 4 frames. The tedious duty of using the fork seems to be my destiny.
I cant wait to try it...TY Hillco
Well made and works great!
great
Works great for the frames that are hard to uncap with a knife
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes HillCo products different from other beekeeping suppliers?
HillCo is a family-owned business built by beekeepers, for beekeepers. Founder John Hill started out as a hobbyist frustrated by how expensive beekeeping equipment had become, so HillCo focuses on offering high-quality, core beekeeping products at more affordable prices than competitors by buying in higher volume direct from manufacturers, limiting selection to focus on core items, and keeping operating costs low. That means real savings passed on to you, backed by friendly, personal customer service.For more info, visit our About page.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Most orders ship within 2 business days of purchase (business days are Monday to Friday; no shipments go out on weekends or holidays). Once your order ships, you'll get a confirmation email with tracking details. Delivery estimates shown at checkout are estimates only, and transit time after shipping depends on the carrier and your location.For more info, visit our Shipping Policy and Returns page.
Do you offer returns or warranties on your products?
Yes. All HillCo products are guaranteed to arrive in usable, working, new condition. If an item is defective, contact us within 7 days of delivery for a replacement or refund. Changed your mind? Contact us within 30 days of delivery to arrange a return. You're responsible for return shipping (via UPS or freight, depending on the item), and a 10% restocking fee applies.For more info, visit our Shipping Policy and Returns page.
What is your return, refund, and warranty policy?
Damaged or defective items: contact us within 7 days of delivery and we'll arrange a replacement, refund (including shipping cost), or in some cases monetary compensation, at our discretion. Change-of-mind returns: contact us within 30 days of delivery. You cover return shipping via UPS or freight, and a 10% restocking fee is deducted from the refund. If an order arrives damaged, keep the original packaging and photograph the damage to support a carrier claim.For more info, visit our Shipping Policy and Returns page.
Do you ship internationally or only within the U.S.?
We ship within the continental United States only, via Spee-Dee Delivery Service, UPS, or freight depending on the size and weight of your order. We're unable to ship outside the continental U.S. at this time.For more info, visit our Shipping Policy and Returns page.
Can I pick up my order locally or visit your facility?
Yes, local pickup is available at our facility in Minonk, IL. Please call us at (309) 461-7885 to arrange pickup or a visit.For more info, visit our Contact page.