Abstract: A method and assembly for packing a plurality of similar items of coiled material, each item having an annular shape with an internal circumferential surface of first diameter. A sheet of cardboard is folded to form a hollow cylindrical post having a triangular cross section with only three sides and three corners. The post is shaped so that an imaginary circle of second diameter drawn around the triangular cross section passes through each of the three corners, wherein the first diameter is equal to the second diameter The coiled material is sequentially positioned over the hollow post so that the internal circumferential surface of each item is in substantial contact with each of the three corners. At least two ties are positioned and tensioned to bind the items of coiled material to the post.