DIYers and technicians who want a compact, low-cost tube cutter for small-diameter copper or aluminum tubing.
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Material Aluminum
Weight 3.53 ounces
Size Small
Priced 16% below the category median ($23.99 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 5,522 owner ratings
Popularity4.9/5
5,522 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The RIDGID 32975 is a small aluminum tube cutter that weighs just 3.53 ounces, making it one of the lightest cutters in this lineup. At $20.07 it also sits near the bottom of the price range for RIDGID tube cutters here.
It carries a 4.7-star rating across 5,522 reviews, one of the largest review counts in this group, with 100 units bought in the last month. The listing does not specify a cutting capacity range or blade material.
For buyers who want a small, budget aluminum cutter backed by a large volume of reviews, the RIDGID 32975 delivers. Those who need a documented cutting capacity range should check the spec sheet or a larger RIDGID model.
Pros
Very light at 3.53 ounces
4.7-star rating across 5,522 reviews
Low $20.07 price
Aluminum construction
100 units bought in the last month
Cons
No cutting capacity range listed
No blade material specified
Small size may limit larger tubing jobs
Specifications
Material
Aluminum
Weight
3.53 ounces
Size
Small
Performance notes
At 3.53 ounces and a small aluminum body, the 32975 is built for quick, light-duty cuts rather than heavy shop use. The 4.7-star average across 5,522 reviews points to consistent satisfaction at this price point.
What buyers say
With 5,522 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and 100 units bought in the past month, this is one of the more widely reviewed cutters in the RIDGID lineup here.
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