Tube Cutters

About Tube Cutters

Tube cutters score and shear pipe cleanly by rotating a hardened cutting wheel around the tube, leaving a square end that seats properly in fittings and soldered joints. The category covers a practical price range, from $18.49 for the RIDGID 32985 aluminum mini to $102.99 for the Ridgid 31642, a full metal cutter rated for pipe from 1/4 inch to 2-5/8 inch. Body materials span plastic, aluminum, zinc alloy, and metal, and each choice reflects a real trade-off between weight, rigidity, and intended use intensity. Cutting capacity is the first number to verify before buying. A cutter designed for pipe up to 3/4 inch OD will bind and score rather than cut cleanly on 1-inch or larger pipe. The Ridgid 151 handles 1/4 to 1-5/8 inch via a quick-acting feed mechanism, while the RIDGID 29963 is specifically designed for stainless steel tubing in the 1/4-inch to 1-3/8-inch range. Weight varies considerably too: the RIDGID 32975 weighs just 3.53 ounces in aluminum, while the Ridgid 31642 weighs 1.8 pounds in metal construction. Ridgid dominates buyer demand in this category across review volume and monthly sales. The Ridgid 40617 alone draws 2,000 buyers per month and 7,100 verified owner reviews at 4.8 stars, a signal hard to ignore. Milwaukee, Lenox, and Lisle each hold useful positions in the field, particularly for buyers already invested in those brands or needing a specific material or capacity that the Ridgid lineup does not cover as conveniently.