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CRAFTSMAN 12.25 In. Benchtop Thickness Planer, 15 Amp, Two Knife (CMEW320)

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At a glance

Condition
New
Model
CMEW320
Dimensions
23.5"L x 17.5"W x 15.4"H
Weight
27.71 kg
Color
Black|grey|red|brown
Material
Carbon Steel
Item Type Name
15 Amp Benchtop Thickness Planer
In the box
(1) CMEW320 Benchtop Planer

Features 6

  • 15 amp motor provides power for both hard and soft wood material removal
  • Poly-V cutterhead drive for maximum stock removal
  • Two knife, quick change, solid steel cutter head mounted on ball bearings assures smooth operation and long life
  • High carbon steel, double edged, reversible knives for long cutting life

Description

15 amp benchtop thickness planer motor allows for superior stock removal as its 8,000 RPM cutter head speed provides 16,000 cuts per minute. The two- knife, quick-change, solid steel cutter head on the wood planer machine assures smooth operation of planer woodworking and long life. Ideal for dimensioning lumber to a desired thickness, and even planes glued-up materials.

Specs 25

Brand CRAFTSMAN
Material Carbon Steel
Color Black|grey|red|brown
Product Dimensions 23.5"L x 17.5"W x 15.4"H
Item Weight 27.71 kg
Brand Name CRAFTSMAN
Model Number CMEW320
UPC 885911601696

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Top Amazon Reviews


I trust the Craftsman name
Style: Planer
I got this one for planning my wood and I have not been disappointed with it. I like the way it works and the wood looks great afterwards. I enjoy the knob to make precise adjustments and the increments of being able to get just the right amount of wood off the board to make something nice from pallet wood. If I purchase S4S or S2S I would not have a need to use the planner, but I am a pallet lady and although I don’t pick up every one I see as I’ve gotten more picky about wood and still I find some really nice wood on some of the pallet pieces that I find around town. I have so many ideas for woodworking projects that I have a hard time passing up on free wood. I think a planner is a must buy for me and my woodworking projects. This planner has checked most of my boxes and the price was right for me. I grew up with Craftsman tools in my dad’s garage so I trust them too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024 by CN1021

Great value, well made.
Style: Planer
Built a screened in porch for my wife and needed to plane the trim I made on the sawmill. After borrowing a friend's much heavier planer and wrestling with it for hours I decided to buy one of my own. I have always found Craftsman hand tools to be quality products so after reviewing I decided to go with this one. I have to say so far I am very pleased. The unit is heavy enough to stay put when used but light enough not to break my back moving it. The four holes in the base also give you a easy point to bolt the unit down. I have put about 1200 board foot through this unit and it is still cutting as well as, if not better than, my friends three knife brand. The measurements appear accurate and the shavings collector all work well. If I had one issue it would be the placement of the power cord at the front left of unit. A side placement would seem more practical and out of the way. This is a quality planer that looks as if it will last the long haul. I will let you know in a future post about ease of blade replacement and cleaning. Well done Craftsman. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2022 by Burgtrekker

Great starter Planer
Style: Planer
Great starter planer for the cost. Cuts smooth as long as you change blades regularly. Easy to setup and built sturdy out of quality materials. Very heavy to move around so put on a cart or permanently fix to a bench to save your back. Loud operation so wear hearing protection when using
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2026 by Anthony Braswell

Amazing for wood working jobs in your garage!
Style: Planer
Got this as a gift for my dad, and loves it! It perfectly aligned getting every piece of wood perfectly even, have it in a flat surface and it will not move and be very sturdy, the quality is just amazing, is fast, and the noise level is as expected from this type of tools.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026 by Bernabet M.

Just plane awesome!!
Style: Planer
This is my first planer so i cant compare it to dewalt or others. But from what i have seen , i am very happy with the results. The snipe is minor and with a little tweaking you can reduce the snipe to a very acceptable level. There is plenty of you tube tutorials on how to do this. This is a top notch machine and well worth the price. Tip: unless you have a very strong suction on a dust collector dont bother with the shroud. It will just clog up fast. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2025 by Amazon Customer

Works great
Style: Planer
We were hesitant to spend money on this. But now making all kinds of things. Rough cut lumber turned into usable lumber. Great purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2026 by Kindle Customerttt

Good Value for Money, Solid Planer.
Style: Planer
Love this planer. It’s a heavy beast though, I don’t have a permanent home for it, so it gets tucked away and dragged out when needed. You’ll definitely want ear protection. It’s loud, and even louder with a shop vac attached. Don’t skip on the respirator or mask, even with a shop vac it can still be quite dusty. Setup was quick, it was running in under 15 minutes. I take light passes to cut down on snipe; haven’t tuned it out completely, but those shallow cuts make a big difference. The weight’s actually a plus, I move it around a lot, sometimes even run it outside, and it stays rock solid whether it’s on concrete or the driveway. So far my work pieces have come out smooth and consistent each time. I do a quick check for thickness every two or three passes, and thus far it's all been good. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2025 by TechGuy

good starter planer
Style: Planer
Does a smooth enough job planing for a 2-blade unit. I use it outdoors so don't really use the dust collection adapter, but it looks like a design after though. The thickness crank works smoothly enough. I still get some snipe on the board ends no matter how I adjust things, it's just the nature of budget planers. I just get longer boards and cut off the bad ends. Keep some extra blade sets on hand since all it takes is one impurity in your board to damage them, and hardwoods also wear them out fast. Good enough for someone who is just starting woodworking or a casual weekender. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2025 by S. Mertz
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