Buyers cutting stainless steel tubing in the 1/4-inch to 1-3/8-inch range who want a top-rated model.
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Length 1.38 Inches
Weight 227 Grams
Priced 183% above the category median ($23.99 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 1,600 owner ratings
Popularity4.5/5
1,600 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 29963, listed as Model 35S, is built for 1/4-inch to 1-3/8-inch stainless steel tubing. It measures 1.38 inches and weighs 227 grams, and is priced at $67.98.
It ties for the top 4.8-star rating in this group across 1,600 reviews, with 200 units bought in the last month. The title specifically calls out stainless steel tubing, which sets it apart from cutters in this batch that don't specify a tubing material.
For buyers working with stainless steel tubing in its listed size range, the Model 35S combines a top rating with a purpose-built spec.
Pros
Ties for the top rating in this group at 4.8 stars
Built for 1/4-inch to 1-3/8-inch stainless steel tubing
Backed by 1,600 reviews
200 units bought in the last month
Cons
Limited to the 1/4-inch to 1-3/8-inch range stated in the title
No handle or blade material listed
Priced above the budget RIDGID models in this group
Specifications
Length
1.38 Inches
Weight
227 Grams
Performance notes
At 227 grams and a compact 1.38-inch dimension, the Model 35S is built as a purpose-specific stainless tubing cutter rather than an all-purpose tool. Its 4.8-star average across 1,600 reviews matches the top score in this lineup.
What buyers say
1,600 reviews average 4.8 stars, with 200 units bought in the last month, putting it among the better-reviewed cutters in this group.
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