I need to redo our balustrading. I'm planning on using 3.2mm 7x7 and swaging it myself. To do this I need the swaging tool and wire cutter.

Looking at the Whitworths catalogue, you can either get a swaging tool that does 2 or 3 gauges plus a cutter for $200 or a combined swager / cutter that does 5 gauges for around $250.

Does anyone have experience /opinion of the best (and worst) tool for the job? Is the combined tool a good approach?

Any swaging tips gratefully received.

Cheers

Bristol