Just be sure it has "cut-off wheels", or buy them separately. They're real handy.

A good pair of heavy pliers with side cutters will cut push rods/music wire, but it's real hard. Takes a lot of hand strength for some of it. A "Dremel" just takes a bit of patience.

One note; be VERY careful with the cut off wheels. The standard ones can shatter easily and send sharp bits flying everywhere. You really don't want those in your eyes, so get a pair of inexpensive saftey glasses.
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