My wire of preference is 24 awg kanthal a1. So yes i would get a few feet of it. It comes as you probably already know 32, 30, 28, 26, 24, 22 and 18 awg. So plenty to choose from. And other than the chuff cap nah not really, whats your building equipment like? I use precision screwdrivers get them at any hardware store or walmart. I tend to frown on using nail clippers to cut the wire, i use a small pair of side cutters also found in the same stores. I do keep a few drill bits handy as well but only select few sizes. Coil jigs are nice to.