You got premade coils coming too? Maybe use those at first to get used to wicking and coil placement. You will need wire snips and cotton. I like CelluCotton Beauty Coil available at Sally Beauty Supply. To wrap coils you should get a coil jig. They have many different types.Probably gunna experiment with my spool of SS wire when it gets here. I bookmarked the steam engine site at home.