Tom -

I'd like to use your technique with a rubber reel seat end cap for a winding check like you used here...

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How did you make a clean hole through the top?


Thanks!

A lathe makes it very easy. Pop the small end into a self centering chuck and just bore out the middle to the appropriate size. A higher RPM, 1500+ tends to give a cleaner cut. You can use a regular twist drill bit, just make sure it's sharp.

We covered this in detail in a past RodMaker article, but it's pretty simple to do just from the instructions above.

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thanks for the tip!

The Batson FBWC is overlooked because its not listed in our catalog. Here is a link to the web page so you can see how they look as another option. These will only fit size 16 casting and spin seat threaded side.

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Custom Winding Check System for Size 16 Casting Reel Seats Used Without Foregrips NEW 2009-2010

Item Number I.D.mm O.D.mm MSRP
FBWC09.0 9.0mm (.35) N/A $1.08
FBWC09.5 9.5mm (.375) N/A $1.08
FBWC10.0 10.0mm (.4) N/A $1.08
FBWC10.5 10.5mm (.415) N/A $1.08
FBWC11.0 11.0mm (.433) N/A $1.08
FBWC11.5 11.5mm (.45) N/A $1.08
FBWC12.0 12.0mm (.475) N/A $1.08
FBWC12.5 12.5mm (.5) N/A $1.08
FBWC13.0 13.0mm (.512) N/A $1.08
FBWC13.5 13.5mm (.53) N/A $1.08
FBWC14.0 14.0mm (.55) N/A $1.08

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
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