I tend to remove all strings during a re-string so that I can clean the fretboard. I use the "kinking" method and only have about two turns around the peg at tension. Once the string is at tension I can grab the excess end and just "spin it off" so that the string breaks where the second loop covers it. I have used this method for many years and find that, not only do I not need side cutters, string winders and other extras but I can replace a broken string very quickly. I haven't had significant breakage of strings at the tuning peg using this method, and find that locking the string by kinking it prevents any slippage.

Love and Julie Andrews,

smithy