Company: RIDGID® Product: RP 342-XL Press Tool Description: This product is lightweight and can press ½- to 4-inch copper, stainless steel, and carbon steel pipe, and ½- to 2-inch PEX pipe in under 12 ...

It’s a little more expensive than rigid copper piping — but the advantages outweigh the extra cost. ... don’t struggle using a hacksaw or copper pipe cutter — neither cuts PEX very well.