So, what I've done is to chisel out the lip of the side wall to somethinng closer to the correct measurement. It's a bit uneven but has been well sandpapered and at least the frames now sit roughly where they should. The cedar is quite workable and didn't split.
I couldn't face unnailing the box and besides I don't have new nails to replace them.
The moral of the story is to honour thy father, thy mother and thy chisels. This one had been much abused opening paint tins etc but it forgave me and did what I asked of it. I'm sure that bees are used to uneven surfaces in the wild and they'll get used to it, once I get them. Maisemore say mid May - can't wait now.
Thanks for the help on here - gave me the confidence to have a go.
I couldn't face unnailing the box and besides I don't have new nails to replace them.
The moral of the story is to honour thy father, thy mother and thy chisels. This one had been much abused opening paint tins etc but it forgave me and did what I asked of it. I'm sure that bees are used to uneven surfaces in the wild and they'll get used to it, once I get them. Maisemore say mid May - can't wait now.
Thanks for the help on here - gave me the confidence to have a go.