The Maxant 2 Frame Hand Crank Extractor is the perfect extractor for starting out. Made of 20 gauge stainless steel this extractor will last a lifetime. You can upgrade your extractor as your apiary grows, upgradable to a 4 frame or 9 frame extractor. Can also be upgraded to be a powered extractor with the powered conversion kit. You can extract 2 medium/shallow frames radially. ** WILL NOT ACCEPT DEEP FRAMES **