Sometimes, beekeepers are required to remove feral colonies from buildings or to relocate a swarm which has established itself somewhere inconvenient, like spare equipment!
It’s possible to cut comb from its previous location and fix it into frames using string or elastic bands.
Make sure your elastic bands are big enough to stretch over the frames and have sufficient give in them to hold the comb securely without squashing it. The comb will likely be heavy with stores or brood so ensure the bands are sturdy enough and the rubber is not perished.
Meridian Beekeepers’ Association 