Hi looking for knowledge /help when using winding checks the wsc 16 can they be reamed slightly or just adjust the reel seat slightly to get the fit the reel seat is to have threaded collar top towards the guides or up location thank you never used these before and am just wondering as to not be let down or look messy

Winding checks can be reamed, but if they’re metal and colored you’ll remove that coating reveling the metal. If you’re using a silver, you won’t be able to tell. On the new Fuji TCH real seat I had to reduce the O.D. of a metal winding check to get the threaded hood onto the barrel. I used 2000 grit wet sandpaper and a silver winding check so that it isn’t noticeable.

Better to order a half size larger than the diameter of the blank where you’re going to install the check.

The Fuji WCS winding checks have a small tenon which fits inside of the threaded barrel portion of the reel seat. The tenon is a very tight fit, and almost snaps into place. Since they are plastic, the hole can be reamed slightly larger to fit the blank. However, I would recommend getting a size larger WC, this makes fitting a lot easier. The slightly larger hole size gives a little more room in case the reel seat is not perfectly centered. The WCS gives a very nice transition from the reel seat to the blank. There are a couple of other no fore grip winding checks which also work very well.
Batson has the rubber FBWC and the aluminum FAWC no fore grip winding checks to fit size 16 and 17 reel seats.
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The rubber ones are very easy to fit because they will stretch.
There are also a rubber tapered no fore grip winding checks which will also stretch.
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Thank you i have never used these before and am looking for the heads up info thank you

I prefer the metal winding checks from Hydra over Batsons. I like the profile better

Yes, the one from Hydra are also quite nice. A number of different options out there.
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Norm

Which one for front of ECS? 16MM?

Any of them. Pick the one you like.
Norm