Dyna-Pact oil bath clutch delivers smooth operation * One hand push-button forward/reverse * 4 positive power settings; full power in reverse * Handle exhaust directs air away from the workpiece and operator * CP Classic Tool- comes with a 2 year warranty standard!
I like this wrench because its not too powerful so its a little easier on the hands, but it has enough power to do pretty much everything the $200-$300 wrenches can do. A lot of IR wrenches vibrate and are very clangy, while CP guns feel stable and the noise is muffled.
Helpful? :: My father has had basically this same impact wrench since he was my age. They've changed the designation a little, but it's still the ol' CP734, and I KNOW I was using his 25 years ago (and it's still torquing). The thing I like about the CP is that it's light. Don't get me wrong, the Ingersoll-Rand Model 231 (also labeled as Matco and Snap-On, and probably a half dozen others) 1/2" impact is the industry standard, but you'll notice a REAL difference after about 4 tire rotations. The IR is h..
I purchased this at the recommendation of a friend with the same model. I have a small IR compressor that spits out 5.3 CFM @ 40 psi and less at 90. Most of the wrenches needed more CFM but this one was on the low side. I am very happy to report that it gets the job done for me even with the low CFM. I am not using the gun @ NASCAR but for odd jobs around the house, it works fine. Could it work better with more CFM? Absolutely but if you use it in bursts, it works well. Construction is solid and it f..