The RIDGID Catalog No. 32573 is the complete Model 118 2-in-1 Close-Quarters AUTOFEED™ Cutter with Ratchet Handle, while Catalog No. 32933 is the Ratchet Handle only for the Model 101 and 118 cutters.
1. RIDGID® 2-in-1 AUTOFEED™ Midget Cutter and Ratchet Handle
The RIDGID® Model 118 2-in-1 Close-Quarters AUTOFEED™ Midget Cutter, Catalog No. 32573, is a compact and versatile tubing cutter designed for cutting small-diameter tubing in tight, restricted, and hard-to-reach areas. The cutter can be operated either independently by hand or together with its detachable ratchet handle, providing greater flexibility where conventional tubing cutters cannot be easily rotated.
Its AUTOFEED™ spring-loaded cutter wheel automatically advances into the tubing after the adjustment knob is tightened, allowing smooth and efficient cutting with minimal operator adjustment. The compact design and ratcheting operation make it particularly suitable for confined spaces encountered in plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, maintenance, and mechanical applications.
The Model 118 is designed for use on hard and soft copper, aluminum, and brass tubing and accommodates tubing outside diameters from 1/4 in. to 1-1/8 in. (6 to 28 mm). The cutter includes a spare E-3469 cutter wheel stored in the adjustment knob.
Key Features
• 2-in-1 design allows the cutter to be used with or without the ratchet handle.
• Compact construction for close-quarters and restricted-space applications.
• AUTOFEED™ spring-loaded cutter wheel automatically advances during cutting.
• Requires the adjustment knob to be tightened only once for convenient operation.
• Adjustable for tubing from 1/4 in. to 1-1/8 in. (6-28 mm) O.D.
• Suitable for hard and soft copper, aluminum, and brass tubing.
• Ratchet handle permits operation in confined spaces with very limited rotational clearance.
• Ratcheting action can index the cutter in steps as small as approximately 10°, allowing operation where a full hand rotation is not possible.
• Includes a spare E-3469 cutter wheel in the knob.
• Ratchet handle is also compatible with the RIDGID Model 101 Midget Cutter.
2. RIDGID® Ratchet Handle for Model 118 Midget Cutter
The RIDGID® Ratchet Handle, Catalog No. 32933, is a detachable ratcheting handle designed for use with RIDGID Model 118 and Model 101 Close-Quarters Midget Tubing Cutters. It provides improved access and control when cutting tubing in confined locations where there is insufficient space to rotate the cutter manually.
The lightweight and compact handle attaches to the cutter and allows the operator to advance the cutter through short ratcheting movements rather than requiring a complete rotation of the cutter. This makes it especially useful around walls, equipment, piping assemblies, cabinets, and other restricted work areas.
Key Features
• Designed specifically for RIDGID Model 118 and Model 101 tubing cutters.
• Provides convenient ratcheting operation in confined spaces.
• Lightweight and ergonomic design.
• Allows the cutter to be indexed with very small movements.
• Helps eliminate the need for full rotation of the tubing cutter.
• Can be detached when conventional hand operation is preferred.
• Intended for professional plumbing, HVAC/R, maintenance, and mechanical applications.
