Ends of steel wire

[RobMay]

I just hung the AI hanging kit. What is the best way to cut the steel wire to length? I tested the cutter on my needle nose pliers, and it worked OK. I'm thinking a dremel cutting wheel will make a clean cut, but I haven't had time to test it yet. Once I have a clean cut, is there a place that sells decorative chrome end caps that will match the rest of the hardware? Thanks in advance...

 

[P-Dub]

I just hung the AI hanging kit. What is the best way to cut the steel wire to length? I tested the cutter on my needle nose pliers, and it worked OK. I'm thinking a dremel cutting wheel will make a clean cut, but I haven't had time to test it yet. Once I have a clean cut, is there a place that sells decorative chrome end caps that will match the rest of the hardware? Thanks in advance...

Depending on the diameter of the wire, if it's braided or not, I find wire snips/cutters to be the most effective. https://www.homedepot.com/p/H-K-Porter-8-in-Wire-Cutters-PWC9/100174049
There are wire end caps that can be purchased and crimped on the cut ends but I am unaware of any that are 'decorative'. Alternatively, you can dip the ends in something like a tool dip or flex seal liquid to keep the ends from unraveling.

 

[RobMay]

I'm going to try the tool dip stuff for coating the ends. Thanks!