RIDGID 152 Quick-Acting Tubing Cutter
- Material: Metal
- Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
- Color: 1
- Power Source: Corded electric
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A metal tube cutter covering 1/4 to 2-5/8 inch tube in one tool, built for trade use rather than one-off home repairs.
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ASIN: B0009W2T3AModel: 31642Category: Pipe, Tube & Hose Cutters
Overview
The Ridgid 31642 is a metal tube cutter sized for 1/4 inch to 2-5/8 inch tubing, built for plumbers and HVAC technicians cutting copper or thin-wall tube. At 1.8 pounds and roughly 10 x 5.1 x 2.7 inches, it is sized to carry in a tool bag.
Its wide 1/4 to 2-5/8 inch range covers most residential copper tube sizes in a single tool, cutting down on how many cutters a technician needs to carry. The all-metal build is intended to hold up to repeated site use rather than occasional home projects.
- 1/4 inch to 2-5/8 inch tube capacity
- All-metal construction
- 1.8 pound weight
- About 10 x 5.1 x 2.7 inch size
Who it's for
Plumbers, HVAC installers, and anyone doing repeat copper or thin-wall tube work in the 1/4 to 2-5/8 inch range are the natural fit. A homeowner making a single cut on PVC or larger pipe would be better served by a different tool entirely.
Pros and cons
- 1/4 to 2-5/8 inch range covers most copper tube
- All-metal build for repeated site use
- Compact enough for a tool bag
- Not sized for tube outside its 2-5/8 inch max
- 1.8 pounds still adds bulk to a small kit
Performance notes
The 1/4 inch to 2-5/8 inch range comes from an adjustable jaw that tightens around the tube as the cutter rotates, so how clean the cut is depends on keeping the tool square to the tube while turning it. Because the body is metal rather than a lighter composite, it holds up to repeated tightening and site use better than a disposable-style cutter.
Specifications
| Brand | Ridgid |
|---|---|
| Model | 31642 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.8 poundshigher than 94% of 50 pipe, tube & hose cutters |
| Size | 1/4-inch To 2-5/8-inch Tube Cutter |
| Product Dimensions | 10 × 5.1 × 2.7 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | 1 |
| Included components | |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Included Components | 31642 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Part Number | 31642 |
| Item Model Number | 31642 |
| Style | Cutter |
| Usage | Plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, DIY projects, professional use, home improvement, global applications |
| Measurement System | Metric |
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Frequently asked questions
What size tube does the Ridgid 31642 cut?
It covers a range from 1/4 inch to 2-5/8 inch tubing.
What is the Ridgid 31642 made of?
Metal, built for repeated trade use rather than occasional cutting.
How much does the Ridgid 31642 weigh?
1.8 pounds, sized to fit in a plumber's or HVAC tech's tool bag.