The "JCS” Pattern Stringing

The "JCS pattern" is also called a triple box or 3X3 box pattern, which is a modified
ATW, "around the world" pattern. The theory here is that this pattern evenly distributes
the tension across the frame. As with any ATW pattern, it's used when your mains end at
the throat.
1. Start by stringing the mains, leaving the last main on the short side unstrung.
2. Using a starting clamp, clamp off the long side main. This is done so that you free up
the clamp on the long side, which will be used to clamp the crosses.
3. Take your short side string (which should be at the head) and weave and tension the
top 3 crosses. Tie off at the second cross grommet hole (this hole should be widened
with a waxed awl before starting the procedure).
4. Using the long side (which should be at the throat), weave and tension the bottom 3
cross strings. This put you on the short side.
5. String your last main on the short side. You should now be ready to finish the crosses
starting with the fourth from the top.
6. Weave and tension the remaining crosses and tie off on either the third or fifth cross
at the bottom (again, you may need to widen the grommet before starting the
procedure).
I've not used this one myself.
JCS in no longer in business as a shop. Ron Prokes, ****, took over the business, as I
understand it.