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CRAFTSMAN Orbital Sander, 5 inch, 12,000 OPM, 3 Amp, Corded (CMEW231)

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Features

  • 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"

Description

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.

Brand: CRAFTSMAN


Product Dimensions: 8.81"L x 6"W x 6.19"H


Grit Type: Varies


Power Source: Corded Electric


AC Adapter Current: 3 Amps


Grit Type: Varies


Power Source: Corded Electric


Amperage Capacity: 3 Amps


Maximum Rotational Speed: 12000 RPM


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 8.81"L x 6"W x 6.19"H


Item Weight: 3.35 Pounds


EU Spare Part Availability Duration: 3 Years


Brand Name: CRAFTSMAN


Model Number: CMEW231


UPC: 885911547833


Global Trade Identification Number: 33


Manufacturer Part Number: CMEW231


Included Components: CMEW231 Random Orbit Sander, Dust Bag, Sample Sand Paper


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Item Type Name: Random Orbital Sander


Manufacturer: CRAFTSMAN


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Powerful, Reliable, and Great Value
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
The CRAFTSMAN CMEW231 orbital sander delivers excellent performance with its 3-amp motor and 12,000 OPM speed. It’s powerful enough for tough jobs and leaves a smooth finish. Comfortable grip, solid build, and easy to use. The dust bag works okay, but hooking it to a shop vac is better for big jobs. Great value for the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2025 by Amazon customer
    • Happy with this one
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
I read a number of review for random orbit sanders, and decided I'd prefer the DeWalt; many of the other highly rated brands had patterns of problems in the reviews, and I wanted the 3 amp unit. I saved the DeWalt to a list, but when the time came to buy, it was not to be found. Not available online, not in stock in any local stores. Not sure why, but it had disappeared. Looking at reviews again, I discovered that this unit appeared to be the same product as the DeWalt (the version without speed control, which wasn't essential for my application), sold under the Craftsman brand. It performs well, does exactly what I want; appears to be a quality tool, plus a bit of nostalga factor with Craftsman. And it was somewhat cheaper. And all that said - the consistant issue with this unit mentioned in reviews was it doesn't connect to a 1 1/4 vacuum hose. It just took a moment to wrap a couple good sized rubber bands round the hose to my shopvac and insert it into the sander. It holds in place and creates an adequate seal. It's easily solved without time or expense. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020 by William B. Mansfield
    • Good sander
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
So far, this sander has done a good job for me. The dust collector does a good job at limiting the amount of dust that is generated by sanding.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2025 by Allen Nichols
    • Great sander.
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
Not a variable speed. However, works great.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by Charles Durham
    • A must Have item!
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
Couldn't DIY without it! Not too heavy. Used it on closets and cabinets before repainting. Captures a lot of dust making clean up easier. Great value and shipped quickly! Good size both sanding pads and for hand held.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2026 by Kindle Customer
    • This Thing Is A Beast
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
This is the first Craftsman electric tool I had where I didn't say "wish I would have spent more for Dewalt or Makita". This sander is almost identical to the Dewalt DeWalt DWE6421 version without variable speed. I used it to take my cabinets from Oak to painted so it got quite a workout. Never a whimper. It just cruised through everything I threw at it. I mean it is not all smooth and buttery with impeccable dust collection like a Festool etc but no reason to spend more for DIY. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2026 by Robert The Consumer
    • Really solid with great dust collection (even just using the attached bag).
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
This one punches above it's weight class. I'll admit that I was hesitant to buy a craftsman tool (it really feels like their quality isn't what it used to be) but, I couldn't be happier with this sander. I've used it to prep my back porch and an old oak chair for re-staining, as well as several other small projects. This thing is great and I'd buy it again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2026 by Ben McNabb
    • nice sander for the money
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
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. 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023 by 🎶🎵🎶

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