I use them too. especially on electrics. they work well. There sould be no string winding when properly strung (about half a turn). that alleviates any tunning problems do to string winding movement/settlement with the winding itself. Just post to nut. Sounds a little kinky...oh well...
p.s. I align the post hole with the nut slot, pull the string as taught as possible and wind and ct off excess. it usually locks down pretty quick and there is no excess winding. Only problem is if you need to losen the string ( like while working on the nut or saddle). The small amount of string left is difficult to get back in the tuner and locked down.
I will post the pics of the completed acacia/bearclaw sitka OM. It is in intonation stage right now. I set the string height and did the basic nut and saddle (less final compensation) work last night. Im not sure I want to let this one go out the door to quickly. It is not going to take but a touch of final intonation and will sing sweet!!!!
