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120.0-Volt 3.0 -Amp Random orbital Sander with Dust Management

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 120.0-Volt 3.0 -Amp Random orbital Sander with Dust Management

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
402 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The sander is described as powerful, easy to use, and effective at dust collection. It is considered comparable in quality to more expensive models but at a lower price point. The tool is noted as lightweight, comfortable to hold, and capable of handling tough sanding jobs. While some minor issues are mentioned, the overall consensus is that this is a reliable and capable sander that delivers great results for a variety of projects.

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402 Customer Reviews

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I like the way I want

May 12, 2026
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Great Quality

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Love this sander! We had been using my parents but finally bought our own! Glad we picked this one!

May 9, 2026
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Good sander

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Awesome grip that doesn’t wear your hand out.

May 8, 2026
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Works like expensive one

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Good

May 7, 2026
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Light and compact, easy to use.

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We sanded a full deck in a short amount of time. Fits great in palm of hand and works great. Also various parts of house touch ups. its corded so no extra battery needed.

May 3, 2026
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Great rotary sander for small projects!

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User friendly for small projects and easily handled. The hook and loop applicators hold tightly and in place.

May 2, 2026
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Good

Good

April 29, 2026
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Quality tool in my opinion.

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Not much vibration through to your hand and is pretty quiet when using.

April 22, 2026
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No huge complaints

Overall very good. Good power and creates a smooth finish. The dust catcher does tend to fall off easily

April 16, 2026
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Buy a variable speed instead

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Works well good filter, but wish i had got the dewalt variable speed

April 14, 2026
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Response from Craftsman

Hello Beardman Breding and thank you for your feedback regarding the CMEW231 CRAFTSMAN 120.0-Volt 3.0 -Amp Random orbital Sander with Dust Management...

CraftsmanApril 14, 2026

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Easy to use

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Easy to use

March 8, 2026
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Good sander until

Would Not Recommend

This sander worked fine for awhile, but now it bogs down easy and acts more like a side grinder than a sander. I expect it to quit soon. I have had it over a year, but i I have only used it a few times.

February 16, 2026
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Response from Craftsman

Hello David and thank you for your feedback regarding the CMEW231 CRAFTSMAN 120.0-Volt 3.0 -Amp Random orbital Sander with Dust Management. I am sorr...

CraftsmanFebruary 17, 2026

Craftsman

The difference of pressure to apply while in use

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Great tool to ease your task of achieving your desired results

January 15, 2026
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suggestive sell

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The product seems adequate. But the packaging is a bit suspect. There is nothing on the box, or in the directions that tells you that you need a sanding pad to make it work. A "suggestive sell", either on the product or even in the store, would have been advantageous, and good business sense too. When I returned to the store, they were hanging on a hook above the Craftsman display (dusty, I might add) but nothing that said "use this item with product # such-and-such, or any suggested accompa...

January 13, 2026
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Response from Craftsman

Hello TomB, Thank you for your feedback on the CRAFTSMAN 120.0-Volt 3.0 -Amp Random orbital Sander with Dust Management CMEW231. Your feedback is val...

CraftsmanFebruary 12, 2026

Craftsman

Amp Random orbital sander

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works good priced fair

December 21, 2025
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