I'm building a new control system (BoB, stepper drivers etc.) and would be interested in your views and experiences of using bootlace ferrules on the end of the cables.

The alternative is of course just to twist the ends, but is it more reliable using ferrules or just a nice-to-do on a DIY machine?

Example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/bootlace-ferrule-crimp

Thanks