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Ridgid 57008 C-Style Close Quarters Copper Tubing Cutter
The Ridgid 57008 C-Style Close Quarters Copper Tubing Cutter is built for fast, straight cuts in the tightest of spaces where a standard tubing cutter simply won't fit. This compact cutter handles 1/2" - 3/4" (12.7 - 19mm) copper tubing with a single tool thanks to a quick-change feature, eliminating the need to swap cutters between sizes. Enclosed in a heavy-duty zinc die-cast housing, it delivers durable performance job after job, and its spring-loaded cutter wheel maintains constant pressure on the pipe for consistent, fast cuts every time.
Key Features
- Trade Size: Cuts 1/2" and 3/4" (12.7 - 19mm) copper tubing with one cutter, capacity min 0.5 IN / 12.7 MM and capacity max 19.05 IN.
- Durable Construction: Heavy duty build enclosed in a zinc die-cast housing for long-lasting jobsite performance.
- Snap-On Quick Connection: Snap-on feature allows a quick pipe connection with no size adjustment, saving valuable time on the job.
- Spring-Loaded Cutter Wheel: Provides constant pressure on the pipe for fast, straight cuts every time.
- X-CEL® Wheel Pin: Enables quick wheel replacement with no tools or housing disassembly required.
- Screwdriver Slots: Unique slots in the housing provide extra leverage for making cuts in extreme tight spaces.
- Compact Size: Measures 2.6" dia. x 1.1" thick and weighs just 0.46 lb. (0.21 kg), ideal for close-quarters copper tubing work.
Technical Specifications
- Snap-On Quick Connection: Yes
- Quick Size Change: No
- Screw Driver Slots: Yes
- Composition: 0.5
- X-CEL Pin: Yes
- Capacity Min: 0.5 IN / 12.7 MM
- Capacity Max: 19.05 IN
- Size: 2.6" dia. x 1.1" thick
- Unit Weight: 0.46 lb. (0.21 kg)
- Country of Origin: China
Typical Applications
- Copper Tubing Installation and Repair
- Plumbing and HVAC Rough-In Work
- Close-Quarters and Tight-Access Cutting
- Residential and Commercial Piping Projects
- Service and Maintenance Calls Requiring a Compact Tool
Why Ridgid?
Ridgid backs the 57008 C-Style Copper Tubing Cutter with heavy-duty zinc die-cast construction, a spring-loaded cutter wheel, and the tool-free X-CEL® wheel pin replacement system, all engineered for reliable, repeatable performance on the job. The snap-on quick connection and screwdriver-slot leverage points reflect Ridgid's focus on practical, professional-grade design for technicians working in confined spaces. Trust Ridgid for durable tubing cutters that keep plumbing and HVAC professionals moving efficiently from job to job.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RID-20260924
- Product Type:
- Tubing Cutter
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Tools
- Product Material:
- Zinc Die-Cast
- Product Size:
- 2"
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
Ridgid 57008 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a C-style cutter work where there is no room to spin a standard tubing cutter?
That is what the C-style body is for. It snaps onto the pipe with no size adjustment, and the housing has screwdriver slots so you can get extra leverage and turn the tool in a space too tight for a full rotation with a conventional roller cutter. The body is only 2.6 inches diameter by 1.1 inches thick.
2) How much clearance do I need behind the pipe to use this cutter?
The whole tool is 2.6 inches in diameter and 1.1 inches thick, so it needs about that much swing room around the tubing. For cutting stub-outs behind a vanity, in a joist bay, or against a wall where a standard cutter's handle won't clear, that footprint is the deciding spec.
3) Do I need tools to change the cutter wheel on the Ridgid 57008?
No. The X-CEL wheel pin lets you swap the wheel without tools and without taking the housing apart, so a dull or chipped wheel gets changed on the truck instead of back at the shop. Order replacement wheels separately; none are included beyond the installed wheel.
4) Do I have to adjust the Ridgid 57008 between 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch copper?
No adjustment knob or feed screw to set. It snaps on to the pipe and the spring-loaded wheel takes up the pressure, which is how one body covers both 1/2 and 3/4 inch. There is no separate quick size-change mechanism to operate.
5) Can I use the Ridgid 57008 on steel or stainless tubing?
No. It is specified as a copper tubing cutter for 1/2 and 3/4 inch copper. Harder materials like steel or stainless call for a cutter and wheel rated for them.
6) Is this cutter durable enough for daily service work, or is it a light-duty tool?
The cutter is built around a zinc die-cast housing rather than stamped sheet, and the cutter wheel is spring loaded so it keeps constant pressure on the tube as you turn. That combination is aimed at repeat professional use on plumbing and HVAC service calls, not occasional homeowner cutting.
7) What is the Ridgid part number to reorder this close quarters cutter?
Order it as Ridgid 57008. That is the manufacturer part number for the C-style close quarters copper tubing cutter, useful when standardizing what goes in every service tech's bag.
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Does the Ridgid 57008 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ridgid 57008 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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