mrrzy

When you wind the string around the post, it should start winding from the bottom up. I try to start the string in the post hole so that I get 4 good full winds on the string without it overlapping on itself. The last wind should be near the top of the post so it breaks at a heighth that is about where the nut is. I usually let my strings sit and stretch for about 24 hours before I snip off the excess.

Get a nice string winder tool, the one I believe made by Planet Waves. It's about $10 and worth it. It has a good pin puller and cutter built in.