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66 | September/October 2014 rpm and a working torque in forward of 102 to 310 ft.-lbs. Average air consumption is 5 cfm, rated for use with a minimum 3/8-inch air hose. Noise level is a very tolerable 95 db. The socket wrench retainer is a heavy- duty friction ring. While I've had issues with bargain-basement air tools in the past that use a friction ring (loose ft and/or brittle material resulting in too-tight socket ftment and diffculty in removing sock- ets; or rings snapping and breaking loose, leaving you with no socket retention), the friction ring on the CP7732 fts well, making socket installation and removal easy while providing a very secure retention, and it seems robust enough to eliminate any worries of long-term ring fracture. Our in-shop experience We played with the CP7732 on a number of vehicles, with applications ranging from removal of old, rusted and extremely stubborn bolts to servicing fasteners in ridiculously tight, cramped spaces. The wrench is small enough to go where no power tool has gone before, and the relatively light weight and ergonomically designed grip didn't play havoc on our arm and shoulder muscles. When switched to the reverse mode (I call it the "happy switch"), it made short work of even the most argumentative bolts. Aside from placing the compact monster into place, it did all of the work for us without a whimper, and seemed to beg for more. I'm not certain of the makeup of the red body fnish, but the aluminum body appears to be powder coated. After our tryouts, greasy/grimy fngerprints wiped off easily to return it to a like-new appearance. As we expected in the beginning, it did not disappoint. ● MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Chicago Pneumatic www.cp.com Tool Review The forward/reverse selector lever on the CP7732 impact wrench is located behind the trigger and is easily thumb-accessed. The speed/oomph selection offers three settings. The selected speed aligns with the pointer on the forward/reverse lever. We tried the wrench in a number of cramped spaces on various vehicles in our shop. Its small size allowed excellent access.