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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


Maximum Rotational Speed: 12000 RPM


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


Item Weight: ‎3.35 Pounds


EU Spare Part Availability Duration: ‎3 Years


UPC: ‎885911547833


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎33


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


Date First Available: December 15, 2018


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • 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
    • So far so good
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
Works 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.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025 by Rom
    • Great orbital sander for the DIY tool box!
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
The orbital sander works really well for the DIY projects around the house. Has a comfortable grip, and contains the dust. Used with hook and lock sanding discs to prepare my deck for painting, and worked great. It has enough power and is ergonomic.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024 by Carlos Bel
    • Great inexpensive sander with great dust collection (but not with the bag)
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
I've been using this sander for over a year and a half now, and for the money this is one of the best value tools around. As others have mentioned, it's basically a perfect copycat of the yellow brand tool. It has some weight to it, and its relatively comfortable to use for a long time. The dust collection on this is great, IF you are using a shopvac or other dust collection system. The bags barely do anything, but that's the case with almost any tool out there. Don't expect passive dust collection to work wonders. Pros: Inexpensive Sands well, no scratches left on surface Easy to change paper Active dust collection leaves barely any sawdust on the surface Copy of the more expensive yellow tool Cons: Dust collection port is a weird size, but just grab a rubber coupling with a pipe clamp and you'll be in business Can get a bit tiresome to hold after sanding for a long period of time. Produces a lot of exhaust air as most random orbit sanders do, can blow around any loose particles around your shop. Lastly, don't bother with a cordless. If you're running cordless you'll have to hook up to a shopvac anyways for the dust collection, so the cordless feature is then moot. I just have a dust extractor that turns on whenever I power the tool on. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022 by NH_explorer
    • GREAT VALUE
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
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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.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025 by James Watson James Watson
    • Works as hoped.
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
I am an avid garage woodworker. I needed to replace an older Porter Cable sander. After doing online research I discovered that the Craftsman sander and the Dewalt sanders are one in the same. I chose the Craftsman because of the price difference. The sander works as expected. It has more power than my old sander. The added power makes for faster sanding between grits. The dust collection using the included bag works as well as any. Connecting the sander to a standard vacuum will require the use of the dewalt adaptor also sold on Amazon. Nothing negative to say about this simple working tool. I am happy with my choice and would recommend this to others. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023 by Rob D.
    • buena relacion calidad precio
Style: 5" Random Orbit Sander
buena lijadora buen precio
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025 by Juan José Chotto Monestel
    • 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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