Craftsman's Top-Rated Planer That Makes 'Smooth and Consistent' Cuts Is Nearly 40% Off on Amazon
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Why We Love This Deal
You have the drill, the miter saw, the jig saw, and the router. What else do you need for pro-level woodworking results? You'll probably want a planer, a machine that ensures your boards are perfectly smooth and flat. While these machines can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, Amazon has an excellent deal on one from Craftsman that’s perfect for beginner to intermediate woodworkers on a budget.
The Craftsman 15-Amp Planer is on sale for $299, a 36% discount from its normal price of $469. That matches the price at Lowe’s and beats the price at Acme. Overall, it’s a fantastic deal for a planer—similar models from Bauer, DeWalt, and Delta are significantly more expensive, and likely why it's become the No. 1 bestselling model on Amazon overall.
Craftsman 15-Amp Planer (CMEW320), $299 (was $469) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Power Source: Corded
- Cutting Width: 12.25 inches
- Maximum Speed: 8,000 rpm
- Blade Material: Carbon steel
- Other Features: Dust port
The Craftsman CMEW320 planer is a plug-in, corded machine with a 15-amp motor. It has a two-bladed design with replaceable carbon steel blades, and the motor can spin them up to 8,000 rpm. The dual-blade design isn’t as durable and wear-resistant as planers with helical cutting blades, but shoppers say this machine delivers solid results and is perfect for home hobbyists.
A built-in dust port helps you contain sawdust, and the crank handle helps you quickly and smoothly dial in the cutting depth you want (shoppers say it’s best to start with shallow cuts and do a second or third pass if necessary). Trays on either side of the machine support your work pieces and boost the accuracy of its cuts.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Shoppers have been impressed with the Craftsman planer’s performance-to-price ratio—it produces surprisingly good results for a budget machine. Reviewers have said it's “easy to use and adjust,” and although it’s hefty, the weighty build makes it stable when in use.
People use these for a wide range of projects, including making trim pieces for windows, removing old stain to refinish a deck, and prepping boards for a plank wall indoors. Although the planer does leave some sniping (deeper cuts at the beginning and end of each board, a common issue with all planers), it works well overall, earning respect for its “smooth and consistent” cuts, and how it can leave rough walnut boards “as smooth as glass.”
A planer is the type of machine that you’ll find yourself using again and again once you add it to your workshop—getting flat, level boards is always helpful for any woodworking project. And at just $299 all in, this Craftsman planer is an affordable way to level up your work. The 36% discount could end at any moment, though, so grab yours today before it goes back to full price.