RiverMan

Anyone also tried the KBS for comparison? Jed

Some great reports, thank you for sharing. From what I have read so far it sounds like my only concern would be with the cure time. Several days is a long time to wait! Jed

In the example of the balsa, if you think about it, you need a whole bunch of weight to offset all that light wood. You end up with a fight between the weight wanting to control and sink the lure and the very light wood wanting to make the lure float. This wrestling match is what creates the lively lure. In the case of the heavy wood, you need far less weight to make it sink so there isn't such a struggle between the more dense wood and smaller volume lead needed to make it sink and so you lose some of the action. Nevertheless, it has been my experience that you can't assume this will always hold true. Find a lure shape and size you like then build the lure out of several woods and see what you like the best. You should also experiment with the placement of the lead, a small change in the location of the lead can make a huge difference in lure action. You can put all the math you want into lure building and in the end you will still find it necessary to experiment. Jed

Just mix it thoroughly and brush it on. Run a torch over it (quickly) to get out all the bubbles. If it's running or dripping you are probably putting on too much. I never thin it or let it sit........just mix it and put it on. It is very straight forward, don't over-think it. Jed

You know maybe I have just been lucky but I typically let DN set for about an hour and then I put on another coat.........no problems at all. Jed

Are there issues with storage with this clear coat like there are with DN? Also, has anyone tried spraying it? thx. Jed

I wish they offered the stuff in an aerosol can.....it would be very convenient to be able to spray it without using an airbrush. RM

Hey DSV, try anything other than the target coatings..........I think Elmer's glue would work as well as Target Coatings. Dick Nite is a good coating and my only real complaint with it is the issue with storage. Oh, and it stinks too! lol RM

looks promising..........

Thank you.............I started with a small hole in the can as you suggested and then used a self tapping screw. I can see a few bubbles coming out around the screw tho so I know it is leaking some. I don't have any bloxygen.........wish there was a better way to store the stuff. What a hassle! I'm really surprised DN has not come up with something better. Jed

That looks like it would work so long as the DN doesn't damage the inner line. I ended up using an empty paint can. I put the screw in after starting it in a tiny hole but it's really loose now and I'm worried too much air will get in. RM

Greetings fellow builders, I have two bottles filled with DN and I want to try the "screw in the can idea" to remove it. Now I need to find a metal container I can move the DN into that will hold a self-tapping screw. Any suggestions? I was thinking maybe about those little metal cans that paint and wood stain come in but I want to start with something clean. Jed

Very kind of you Solarfall to share your technique with others here...............thank you. RM

You can use almost any wood but poplar is my favorite. Doug fir is one of my least favorite because of the wide grain. I also like western red cedar. The key is getting the wood sealed, primered, and then coated with several coats of epoxy. Jed

I see Devcon and DN as different coatings, both good but to be used for different applications. If you are building smaller lures like those used for bass or building lures that may be not run correctly with a thick coating then DN is probably a good choice. I have used DN on swimbaits and I like it for the most part, very hard, holds on well, dries fast, etc. The only downside being the whole storage thing and the odor is quite strong too. I build mostly musky baits and thus far I have yet to find a coating that beats Devcon or Etex. The stuff goes on thick and gives a super tough coating that will last for years. I know DN is hard but it simply does not go on thick enough (in my opinion) to protect wood lures from the damage of musky and pike. I do think DN would probably be fine for plastic lures to be used for musky however. Jed