Brand | CRAFTSMAN |
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Product Dimensions | 8.81"L x 6"W x 6.19"H |
Grit Type | Varies |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 12000 RPM |
Item Weight | 3.4 Pounds |
EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years |
UPC | 885911547833 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00885911547833 |
AC Adapter Current | 3 Amps |
Manufacturer | CRAFTSMAN |
Part Number | CMEW231 |
Item Weight | 3.35 pounds |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
Item model number | CMEW231 |
Size | 5-in. |
Color | Black, Red |
Style | 5" Random Orbit Sander |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Metric |
Included Components | Dust Bag, Sample Sand Paper, CMEW231 Random Orbit Sander |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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CRAFTSMAN Orbital Sander, 5 inch, 12,000 OPM, 3 Amp, Corded (CMEW231)
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Brand | CRAFTSMAN |
Product Dimensions | 8.81"L x 6"W x 6.19"H |
Grit Type | Varies |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 12000 RPM |
About this item
- COMPLETE TASKS WITH EASE: 3.0 Amps and 12,000 OPM of the orbital sander gives you the power to complete tasks with ease
- ON-BOARD DUST BAG: High performance dust collection of the hand sander features on-board dust bag and connection to 1-3/4-inch vacuum hose
- DURABILITY: Dust sealed switch of the electric sander provides added durability
- 3 Year Limited Warranty, refer to "Warranty & Support" section below for full details
- "Includes: (1) CMEW231 Random Orbit Sander (1) Dust Bag"
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ASIN | B07KHJT6P8 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #75,456 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #65 in Power Random Orbit Sanders |
Date First Available | December 15, 2018 |
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3.0 Amp 5-inch Random Orbital Sander with 12,000 OPM is ideal for surface preparation, smoothing seams, and removing paint or varnish. The low profile design of power sander is made for added control and reduced vibration.
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC/DC | Corded | Air Powered | Corded Electric |
max rotational speed | 12000 rpm | — | 12000 rpm | 12000 rpm | 10000 rpm | — |
grit type | Varies | Coarse | — | Medium | Fine | Medium |
grit number | 0 | 60 | — | 0 | 0 | 40 |
maximum current | 3 amps | 4.2 amps | 3 amps | 3 amps | 5.2 amps | 3 amps |
model number | CMEW231 | 576032 | DWE6423R | DWE6421K | CMXPTSG1014NB | DWE6421 |
voltage | 0 volts | — | 110 volts of alternating current | 120 volts | — | 120 volts |
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Customers find the sander works well and is easy to control, with one noting it makes furniture and cabinet sanding less tedious. They appreciate its build quality, with one mentioning it's 5 times better than sheet sanders, and its power and dust collection capabilities. Customers find it comfortable to hold, particularly noting it's easy to grip with one hand, and consider it good value for money.
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Customers find that the sander performs well, comparing it favorably to other models, with one customer noting that the 5-inch pads work effectively.
"Works well on our 2x4 boards that were untreated. Wish it had a shop vac rubber band to attach it to...." Read more
"...It performs well, does exactly what I want; appears to be a quality tool, plus a bit of nostalga factor with Craftsman...." Read more
"...I chose the Craftsman because of the price difference. The sander works as expected. It has more power than my old sander...." Read more
"...It works great for me! # I have no relationship with this or any other company that does business on Amazon...." Read more
Customers find the sander offers good value for money.
"...a lot of professional woodworkers claiming this to be a great value sander for beginners...." Read more
"Probably 5 star is a little high, but nice sander for the money. I replaced a Ryobi and a Rigid. The Craftsman is much better...." Read more
"Fabulous tool for prepping wallpapered walls for painting. Great value!" Read more
"...Great bang for the buck, I think." Read more
Customers find the sander easy to use and control, with one customer noting it makes furniture and cabinet sanding less tedious.
"...The tools seems to have plenty of power and allows for sanding with some speed...." Read more
"...That makes it much easier to control. I dont think that it leaves as many marks as the others and removes more wood, not sure how that happens...." Read more
"Fabulous tool for prepping wallpapered walls for painting. Great value!" Read more
"...Inexpensive Sands well, no scratches left on surface Easy to change paper..." Read more
Customers find the sander performs well, with one customer noting it's 5 times better than using a sheet sander, and another mentioning it works particularly well on live edge table projects.
"...It doesn’t come with the adapter. Otherwise a good little sander. Especially for the price." Read more
"...Pros: Inexpensive Sands well, no scratches left on surface Easy to change paper..." Read more
"...It sands just fine." Read more
"...I love it. It has power and speed making it great for sanding down live edge table or doing whatever with it...." Read more
Customers find the sander well-made and durable, with one customer noting its strong motor.
"item works just as described. It has lasted a long time. I have only replaced the bushings and velcro pad." Read more
"...This thing warrants more durable grit, which is a PLUS, in my view. Great bang for the buck, I think." Read more
"...and the sander’s head fell off on the first day of using it.. wasted my money." Read more
"...It performs well, does exactly what I want; appears to be a quality tool, plus a bit of nostalga factor with Craftsman...." Read more
Customers appreciate the dust collection feature of the sander, with one mentioning that it comes with a dust bag attachment.
"...done much sanding with it yet but the little I have the dust collection seems pretty good." Read more
"...The dust collection on this is great, IF you are using a shopvac or other dust collection system...." Read more
"...The added power makes for faster sanding between grits. The dust collection using the included bag works as well as any...." Read more
"...Has a comfortable grip, and contains the dust. Used with hook and lock sanding discs to prepare my deck for painting, and worked great...." Read more
Customers appreciate the sander's power.
"...The tools seems to have plenty of power and allows for sanding with some speed...." Read more
"...The sander works as expected. It has more power than my old sander. The added power makes for faster sanding between grits...." Read more
"...It has enough power and is ergonomic." Read more
"Compared to a detail sander, this is more powerful, but still gentle enough to use on veneer without pummeling through...." Read more
Customers find the sander comfortable to hold, particularly noting that they can grip it easily with one hand, and one customer mentions it's gentle enough to use on veneer.
"...It has some weight to it, and its relatively comfortable to use for a long time...." Read more
"...Has a comfortable grip, and contains the dust. Used with hook and lock sanding discs to prepare my deck for painting, and worked great...." Read more
"There is really nothing bad about this sander. It has a good feel in your hand, with not a lot of vibration. All 5in pads work well on it any brand...." Read more
"...Quieter and smoother in my hand than my detail sanders. Still need the detail sanders for corners and edges, though...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseWorks well on our 2x4 boards that were untreated. Wish it had a shop vac rubber band to attach it to. We used duct tape which I really hate doing but the shop vac collected most of the shavings.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified Purchasebuena lijadora buen precio
- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseRead a lot of professional woodworkers claiming this to be a great value sander for beginners.
The tools seems to have plenty of power and allows for sanding with some speed.
I haven’t done much sanding with it yet but the little I have the dust collection seems pretty good.
Read a lot of professional woodworkers claiming this to be a great value sander for beginners.
The tools seems to have plenty of power and allows for sanding with some speed.
I haven’t done much sanding with it yet but the little I have the dust collection seems pretty good.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseThe only reason I gave it four instead of five stars is because it was advertised as easily fitting a vacuum from a standard vacuum hose. I couldn’t get it to do that. It doesn’t come with the adapter. Otherwise a good little sander. Especially for the price.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified Purchaseitem works just as described. It has lasted a long time. I have only replaced the bushings and velcro pad.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseGood
- Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseProbably 5 star is a little high, but nice sander for the money. I replaced a Ryobi and a Rigid. The Craftsman is much better. The other sanders seemed to jump around when placing them on the wood. If you applied any pressure (I know that you are not supposed to push down) they would stop spinning. The Craftsman doesnt spin (it vibrates) until you place it on the wood and then it starts to spin. That makes it much easier to control. I dont think that it leaves as many marks as the others and removes more wood, not sure how that happens. Negatives; doesnt have variable speed (not sure that I ever need it), dust collection is almost non existent with bag and hard to connect shop vac to. It appears to be the same sander as the Dewalt, just different color and cheaper.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseFabulous tool for prepping wallpapered walls for painting. Great value!
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Charito S.Reviewed in Mexico on September 17, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseTenía dudas por qué no cuenta con velocidades o tiempos, pero funciona perfectamente, muy fácil de usar, cero polvo. Si eres amateur y vas iniciar un proyecto, es perfecta!
Pide las lijas a la vez, las genéricas le van muy bien
- MonaReviewed in Canada on September 10, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseWorks great
- cory silverReviewed in Canada on April 11, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome sander.
Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseFor the price, this sander is amazing, it's basically the same sander as the dewalt (Make in the same factory and mold) with the only difference is variable speed on the dewalt. Highly recommend this sander.
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Miguel ÁngelReviewed in Mexico on June 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Una lijadora de batalla
Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseEs una lijadora de buen precio y su calidad es buena y muy práctica
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Alain BélangerReviewed in Canada on April 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Sableuse orbitale
Style: 5" Random Orbit SanderVerified PurchaseBeau bon et abordable
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Product Summary: CRAFTSMAN Orbital Sander, 5 inch, 12,000 OPM, 3 Amp, Corded (CMEW231)
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- COMPLETE TASKS WITH EASE: 3.0 Amps and 12,000 OPM of the orbital sander gives you the power to complete tasks with ease
- ON-BOARD DUST BAG: High performance dust collection of the hand sander features on-board dust bag and connection to 1-3/4-inch vacuum hose
- DURABILITY: Dust sealed switch of the electric sander provides added durability
- 3 Year Limited Warranty, refer to "Warranty & Support" section below for full details
- "Includes: (1) CMEW231 Random Orbit Sander (1) Dust Bag"
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