Swench impact wrench

[tuney443]

Picked up a real neat tool the other day called a Swench impact wrench.It has these 3 HD spring loaded cams that when released gives off 800lbs.' of torque.My model is the second of 5 in terms of power generated.The big boy offers 7K lbs. ' of torque!!!Made by Curtis Wright Marquette,the airplane people for working on large fasteners on planes,military iron and construction equip.I got out a 1.5'' impact socket for one of the loader arm mast bolts on my 440 that from the gobs of paint on it,I doubt very much if it was ever taken off since 59'.The paint chips actually hit me in the face when the whack came in--loosened her with the first blow.If you google Swench,it will come up--pretty neat stuff but pricey when new.My model,the 750 goes for $1K just for the tool,no case with sockets,adapters,extensions,etc. I paid $70 from an ad on CL.I see there's some on Ebay. Some old timer told me Cat used to sell and service them.

[Lavoy]

I got a 750 years ago, not that good of a deal, but still not bad. Just used it Friday to break some track frame bolts loose.
Lavoy