diff --git a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
index 42103363cc2..1212ba2b126 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
 
 		//multiplier checks : only stacks can have one and its value is 1, 10 ,25 or max_multiplier
 		var/multiplier = text2num(href_list["multiplier"])
-		var/max_multiplier = min(50, design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_METAL] ?round(materials.amount(MAT_METAL)/design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_METAL]):INFINITY,design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_GLASS]?round(materials.amount(MAT_GLASS)/design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_GLASS]):INFINITY)
+		var/max_multiplier = min(design_last_ordered.maxstack, design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_METAL] ?round(materials.amount(MAT_METAL)/design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_METAL]):INFINITY,design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_GLASS]?round(materials.amount(MAT_GLASS)/design_last_ordered.materials[MAT_GLASS]):INFINITY)
 		var/is_stack = ispath(design_last_ordered.build_path, /obj/item/stack)
 
 		if(!is_stack && (multiplier > 1))
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@
 			dat += "<a href='?src=\ref[src];make=[D.id];multiplier=1'>[D.name]</a>"
 
 		if(ispath(D.build_path, /obj/item/stack))
-			var/max_multiplier = min(50, D.materials[MAT_METAL] ?round(materials.amount(MAT_METAL)/D.materials[MAT_METAL]):INFINITY,D.materials[MAT_GLASS]?round(materials.amount(MAT_GLASS)/D.materials[MAT_GLASS]):INFINITY)
+			var/max_multiplier = min(D.maxstack, D.materials[MAT_METAL] ?round(materials.amount(MAT_METAL)/D.materials[MAT_METAL]):INFINITY,D.materials[MAT_GLASS]?round(materials.amount(MAT_GLASS)/D.materials[MAT_GLASS]):INFINITY)
 			if (max_multiplier>10 && !disabled)
 				dat += " <a href='?src=\ref[src];make=[D.id];multiplier=10'>x10</a>"
 			if (max_multiplier>25 && !disabled)
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@
 			dat += "<a href='?src=\ref[src];make=[D.id];multiplier=1'>[D.name]</a>"
 
 		if(ispath(D.build_path, /obj/item/stack))
-			var/max_multiplier = min(50, D.materials[MAT_METAL] ?round(materials.amount(MAT_METAL)/D.materials[MAT_METAL]):INFINITY,D.materials[MAT_GLASS]?round(materials.amount(MAT_GLASS)/D.materials[MAT_GLASS]):INFINITY)
+			var/max_multiplier = min(D.maxstack, D.materials[MAT_METAL] ?round(materials.amount(MAT_METAL)/D.materials[MAT_METAL]):INFINITY,D.materials[MAT_GLASS]?round(materials.amount(MAT_GLASS)/D.materials[MAT_GLASS]):INFINITY)
 			if (max_multiplier>10 && !disabled)
 				dat += " <a href='?src=\ref[src];make=[D.id];multiplier=10'>x10</a>"
 			if (max_multiplier>25 && !disabled)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/cable.dm b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
index c7ffe04a458..da2e75bd488 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cable.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ obj/structure/cable/proc/cableColor(var/colorC)
 	w_class = 2.0
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 5
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=50, MAT_GLASS=20)
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL=10, MAT_GLASS=5)
 	flags = CONDUCT
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	item_state = "coil"
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
index de5c02fa4a7..89a73e31715 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ other types of metals and chemistry for reagents).
 	var/access_requirement = list(access_armory) //What special access requirements will the lockbox have? Defaults to armory.
 	var/category = null //Primarily used for Mech Fabricators, but can be used for anything
 	var/list/reagents = list()			//List of reagents. Format: "id" = amount.
+	var/maxstack = 1
 
 //A proc to calculate the reliability of a design based on tech levels and innate modifiers.
 //Input: A list of /datum/tech; Output: The new reliabilty.
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
index 6e5bcf0389b..aa9437d13e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
@@ -74,6 +74,15 @@
 	build_path = /obj/item/clothing/head/welding
 	category = list("initial","Tools")
 
+/datum/design/cable_coil
+	name = "Cable coil"
+	id = "cable_coil"
+	build_type = AUTOLATHE
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 10, MAT_GLASS = 5)
+	build_path = /obj/item/stack/cable_coil
+	category = list("initial","Tools")
+	maxstack = 30
+
 /datum/design/weldingtool
 	name = "Welding Tool"
 	id = "welding_tool"
@@ -289,6 +298,7 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_GLASS = MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
 	build_path = /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass
 	category = list("initial","Construction")
+	maxstack = 50
 
 /datum/design/light_bulb
 	name = "Light Bulb"
@@ -313,6 +323,7 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
 	build_path = /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal
 	category = list("initial","Construction")
+	maxstack = 50
 
 /datum/design/newscaster_frame
 	name = "Newscaster Frame"
@@ -337,6 +348,7 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 1000, MAT_GLASS = MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
 	build_path = /obj/item/stack/sheet/rglass
 	category = list("initial","Construction")
+	maxstack = 50
 
 /datum/design/rods
 	name = "Metal Rod"
@@ -345,6 +357,7 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 1000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/stack/rods
 	category = list("initial","Construction")
+	maxstack = 50
 
 /datum/design/beaker
 	name = "Beaker"