Ridgid 151 1/4" to 1-5/8" Quick Acting Tubing Cutter, Small Review

4.8 (1,200) Amazon rating$61.99200+ bought last month

Our verdict

The Ridgid 151 Quick Acting Tubing Cutter ties for the top rating in this lineup at 4.8 stars and lists a documented 1/4-inch to 1-5/8-inch cutting range.

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Best for

Buyers who need a defined cutting capacity range and want one of the top-rated cutters in this group.

Skip if

You need to cut tubing larger than 1-5/8 inches or want the lightest option here.

  • Weight 0.48 Kilograms
  • Priced 158% above the category median ($23.99 across 39 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.8/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 1,200 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.4/5

    1,200 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 151 is a Quick Acting Tubing Cutter rated for 1/4-inch to 1-5/8-inch tubing, sized Small and weighing 0.48 kilograms. At $61.99 it sits in the upper-middle of this group's price range.

It shares the top 4.8-star rating in this batch across 1,200 reviews, with 200 units bought in the last month. Unlike several other listings here, it publishes a clear cutting capacity range, which makes sizing easier before you buy.

For buyers who want confidence that a cutter fits their tubing diameter and also want a top-rated model, the Ridgid 151 checks both boxes.

Pros

  • Documented 1/4-inch to 1-5/8-inch cutting range
  • Ties for the highest rating in this group at 4.8 stars
  • 200 units bought in the last month
  • Backed by 1,200 reviews

Cons

  • Cannot cut tubing larger than 1-5/8 inches
  • No handle or blade material listed
  • Priced above several lower-rated alternatives here

Specifications

Weight0.48 Kilograms

Performance notes

The published 1/4-inch to 1-5/8-inch capacity gives buyers a clear sense of fit before purchase, something several other cutters in this batch do not list. At 0.48 kilograms it sits in the middle of the weight range, and its 4.8-star average across 1,200 reviews matches the top score in this group.

What buyers say

1,200 reviews average 4.8 stars, and 200 units were bought in the last month, indicating steady ongoing demand.

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Frequently asked questions

What tubing sizes does the Ridgid 151 cut?

The listing states a 1/4-inch to 1-5/8-inch cutting range.

How much does it weigh?

0.48 kilograms, according to the listing.

Is it one of the higher-rated cutters here?

Yes, its 4.8-star average across 1,200 reviews ties for the top rating in this group.

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