CRAFTSMAN Orbital Sander, 5 inch, 12,000 OPM, 3 Amp, Corded (CMEW231)
- 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"
Mubboo Value Score: 4.7/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.7/5 — better than 73% of 41 Sanders we track. Mid-tier pricing at $74.70.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| CRAFTSMAN | 3D VO INN (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.70 | $69.99 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 1,676 | 13 |
| Mubboo Score | 4.7/10 | 4.7/10 |
The category leader 3D VO INN Cordless Orbital Sander for Dewalt 20V B offers better ratings at $69.99.
Quick Specs
- Grit Type
- Varies
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Item Weight
- 3.35 Pounds
- Manufacturer
- CRAFTSMAN
- Model Number
- CMEW231
- Power Source
- Corded Electric
- Item Type Name
- Random Orbital Sander
- Customer Reviews
- 4.7 out of 5 stars
What reviewers say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Expect some dust despite collection features—wear a mask. Consider extended warranty for budget models, as durability can be inconsistent.
Rating reliability
About CRAFTSMAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CRAFTSMAN CRAFTSMAN Orbital Sander, 5 inch, 12,000 OPM, 3 Amp, Corded worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.7/10, with a 4.7/5 rating from 1,676 reviews — better than 73% of Sanders we track.
How much does the CRAFTSMAN CRAFTSMAN Orbital Sander, 5 inch, 12,000 cost?
It is currently $74.70 — mid-tier pricing for Sanders.
How does it compare to the top-rated Sanders?
The category leader 3D VO INN Cordless Orbital Sander for Dewalt 20V B offers better ratings at $69.99.
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