This 316 stainless steel wire comes on a spool that makes it easy to dispense what you need and secure the end so it doesn't un-spool. Just snip off what you need and wrap some coils. With ten feet on the spool you can make quite a few coils for very little money. The parallel core of this wire really reduces the spring-back that I have experienced with other 316ss wire types and that really helps out especially if you are new/newer to making your own coils. The only con that i have experienced with this wire is that it slightly twisted while it was going onto the spool. It's not twisted bad, but i do have to gently pull it through my fingers a few times to undo the twist. I have found that if i skip that straightening step that the finished coil will have small twists in the loops and lack total uniformity. Great wire for the price and it saves so much time making the wire your self and it is much cheaper than buying pre-made coils.