RobRaven Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Anyone here used Abachi for lures?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 @ Rob Raven Quite popular here in Europe , exellent for medium sized crankbaits and topwater baits . Not suited for larger sinking glider jerkbaits and/or large , voluminous crankbaits , as it would require too much ballast that might hinder the action . It's heavier than balsa but ligther as pinewood and holds epoxied screw eyes very well . I does not have a pronounced grain like pine , cuts and sands very easy . The abache wood blanks should be sealed off against water sepage ,...... many utilize a 50/50 solution of linseed oil and turpentine , but this is a time consuming process and may yellow bright colors on the lures after a few months , when solvent based paint was used . Abachewood is available over here in lumber yards in boards of 22 mm and 26 mm thickness , it is mainly used for seatbenches in the famous Finnish steam baths called "Sauna" , therefore one can sometimes find these under the term "Sauna boards" as well . greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
