Ridgid Manual Ratchet Threader

[shamrock12]

I'm looking into getting a set of Ridgid manual ratchet threader and dies for threading black pipe, etc. I see they have model 00-R and 12-R as well as 11-R too.

How similar are the 00-R and 12-R? From what I could tell, the 12-R is larger and heavier than the 00-R, but other than the size, are they designed/built similarly? Is there any noticeable difference other than their size?

I also see 11-R which they stated is the "enclosed ratchet" style while the 00-R and 12-R are "exposed ratchet" style. Honestly, I don't really know the difference between those. Is one of them any better than the other?

I probably will be doing mostly 1/2" and 3/4" black pipes, with some occasional 1" pipes as well. I can't image doing anything over 1" but of course you'd never know when you might run into something bigger than that.

I already have the tristand vise and 2" HD pipe cutter, so all I need is a set of threader and a reamer (trying to decide between model 2-S (spiral) and model 2 (straight).

 

[Scott r c]

They work the same. The 00 is fine if 1" is your max size. I own both.

 

[C96]

I already have the tristand vise and 2" HD pipe cutter, so all I need is a set of threader and a reamer (trying to decide between model 2-S (spiral) and model 2 (straight).

Model 2-S spiral reamer is for hand reaming.

Model 2 straight taper is for use with power drives.

 

[rodm1]

The standard is the 12-R and the one I suggest it can do probably anything you will ever need it for. If my memory is correct you can get an adapter to use even larger dies.

I use a die grinder to ream the pipe but would like a good reamer. If you use a band saw you could get away without reaming the pipe in a pinch.

Well pipe is the only reason I've used it over 3/4".

https://www.ridgidforum.com/

 

[shamrock12]

Do anyone have a picture of 00-R and 12-R sitting side by side to compare?

 

[BlackjackNA]

I am happy with my 12-R, cutter, reamer, and Ridgid cutting oils. I plumbed my tiny shop with these tools. I have more cutting wheels ordered for my cutter,, and will start ordering replacement dies for my die heads next month. I'm happy with it!

 

[jeremy v]

The 12-r is much larger, heavier, and bulkier. If you are not needing capacity above 1" definitely get the 00-r model just because it is more user friendly. If you are going to be working in tighter areas cutting and adding threads to existing pipe installations the much smaller 00-r is a better option there as well. In the attached picture you can see the size difference. 00-r on left, 12-r on right. The two die heads I circled are both for threading the same size pipe.

 

[Cope]

The 12-r is much larger, heavier, and bulkier. If you are not needing capacity above 1" definitely get the 00-r model just because it is more user friendly. If you are going to be working in tighter areas cutting and adding threads to existing pipe installations the much smaller 00-r is a better option there as well. In the attached picture you can see the size difference. 00-r on left, 12-r on right. The two die heads I circled are both for threading the same size pipe.

I agree with Jeremy. I think I've used my 12R once in over thirty years.