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Ridgid Close Quarters AUTOFEED® Tubing Cutter, 86127
The Ridgid Close Quarters AUTOFEED® Tubing Cutter is purpose-built for cutting small diameter, hard and soft copper, aluminum, brass, and plastic tubing in restricted, hard-to-reach spaces. This model is available in two close-quarters sizes — 117" and 118" — sharing the same compact slide-and-wheel housing, high-grade steel cutting wheel, and knurled feed screw knob across both options. The strong yet lightweight housing combines with the large knurled feed screw knob to give installers precise control over cutting pressure, resulting in clean, consistent cuts every time. Backed by a Full Lifetime Warranty and made in the United States, this tubing cutter is engineered for demanding professional plumbing and HVAC work where standard-size cutters simply can't fit. Whether the job calls for the 117" or the 118" version, installers get the same dependable close-quarters performance built into every Ridgid AUTOFEED® tubing cutter.
Key Features
- Close-Quarters Design: A compact slide and wheel housing, available in 117" and 118" configurations, lets the cutter operate in restricted spaces where full-size tubing cutters cannot reach.
- Ratcheting Handle Compatible: A ratcheting handle can be added separately for added leverage and control when cutting in tight spots.
- Built-In Spare Wheel Storage: A replacement cutting wheel is included and stored conveniently in the feed screw knob for quick field changeovers.
- Close-to-Flare Rollers: Rollers feature grooves designed specifically for close-to-flare cuts, giving greater versatility on tubing runs.
- High-Grade Steel Cutter Wheel: The cutting wheel is manufactured from high-grade steel for long-lasting sharpness and durability.
- Knurled Feed Screw Knob: The large knurled knob provides easier tightening of the feed screw, improving grip and control of cutting pressure.
- Lightweight Yet Strong Housing: A durable slide and wheel housing balances low weight with the strength needed for repeated professional use.
Technical Specifications
- Available Sizes: 117" and 118"
- Product Warranty: Full Lifetime Warranty
- Country of Origin: United States
Typical Applications
- Cutting Small Diameter Copper Tubing in Tight Spaces
- Aluminum and Brass Tubing Cuts on HVAC and Refrigeration Lines
- Plastic Tubing Cuts for Plumbing Installations
- Close-to-Flare Tubing Preparation
- Restricted-Access Residential and Commercial Plumbing Work
Why Ridgid?
Ridgid builds the Close Quarters AUTOFEED® Tubing Cutter family, offered in 117" and 118" sizes, with a high-grade steel cutting wheel, durable lightweight housing, and a knurled feed screw knob so professionals get clean, controlled cuts even in the tightest spaces. Backed by a Full Lifetime Warranty and manufactured in the United States, this tubing cutter family is a dependable choice for plumbing and HVAC professionals who need reliable performance job after job, regardless of which close-quarters size fits their application.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Warranty:
- Full Lifetime Warranty
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- list_batch:
- RID-20260924
- Product Type:
- Tubing Cutter
- Configuration:
- Close Quarters
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Tools
- Warranty Length:
- Lifetime
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
Ridgid 97787 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the difference between the Ridgid 117 and 118 close quarters tubing cutters?
Both are Ridgid Close Quarters AUTOFEED tubing cutters built on the same compact slide-and-wheel housing with a high-grade steel cutting wheel and knurled feed screw knob. They are offered as two close-quarters sizes: model 117 (part 97787) and model 118 (part 86127). The size you pick is the one that clears the space around the tubing run; the cutting action and features are the same on both.
2) Will a Ridgid close quarters cutter work on copper, aluminum and PEX-type plastic tubing, or just copper?
The Close Quarters AUTOFEED cutter is built for small diameter hard and soft copper, aluminum, brass, and plastic tubing. That covers HVAC and refrigeration lines in aluminum or brass as well as plastic tubing on plumbing installs.
3) Can I cut a copper line that is close to a wall or joist with this cutter?
That is what the close quarters design is for. The compact slide and wheel housing lets it turn in restricted spaces where a full-size tubing cutter cannot reach, which is the usual situation on tight stub-outs and overhead runs. If the swing is still too tight to turn by hand, a ratcheting handle can be added separately for leverage.
4) Does the Ridgid 86127 come with a ratcheting handle?
No. The ratcheting handle is a separate purchase. The cutter itself ships with a spare cutting wheel stored in the feed screw knob, so order the handle separately if you need the extra leverage in tight spots.
5) Is a replacement cutting wheel included with the Ridgid close quarters AUTOFEED cutter?
Yes, a spare high-grade steel cutting wheel comes with it and stores inside the feed screw knob, so a dulled wheel can be swapped on the job without a trip to the truck.
6) Can this cutter make a cut close enough to a flare fitting to redo it?
Yes. The rollers are grooved specifically for close-to-flare cuts, so you can trim right up near an existing flare and reprep the tube rather than pulling the whole run.
7) Should I buy a close quarters cutter or a standard tubing cutter for general plumbing work?
Pick by access, not by tube. A standard full-size tubing cutter is faster and easier to turn on open runs and benchwork. The Ridgid Close Quarters AUTOFEED model earns its place where the tube is boxed in behind a wall, in a joist bay, or against a cabinet and a full-size cutter has no room to rotate. Many crews carry both and reach for the close quarters only on restricted-access work.
8) Is the Ridgid close quarters tubing cutter made in the USA?
Yes, the Close Quarters AUTOFEED tubing cutter is manufactured in the United States, which matters on jobs with domestic-sourcing requirements on tooling purchases.
9) How do I keep from crushing soft copper when cutting with this tool?
Control comes from the large knurled feed screw knob, which makes it easier to tighten the feed screw in small increments and meter cutting pressure instead of overloading the wheel. Light pressure plus repeated rotations is what gives a clean, round cut on soft copper.
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Does the Ridgid 97787 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ridgid 97787 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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