Craftsman

CRAFTSMAN CMEW401 Router

Router
Corded electric
4.43 pounds

4.7/ 5 on Amazon306Amazon ratings3.7ProductDome score

Better rated than 74%

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forEdge routing or trim work done near a power outlet.

A corded, mid weight router from an established tool brand, best suited where steady outlet power matters more than cordless freedom.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 183 routers we track

3.7/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.5★4.7

4.7★ across 306 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 436 ratings3.1

306 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score0.0

Modest tracked demand last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 183 routers we track - how the scorecard works · full routers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

Craftsman's CMEW401 is a corded electric router weighing 2.01 kilograms, about 4.4 pounds. Corded power means no battery to charge or run down mid cut.

At just over two kilograms this sits in handheld router territory rather than a fixed base heavyweight, making it a tool guided by hand for edge and profile work. Craftsman has built a broad line of shop tools, and this model runs on wall power rather than battery.

Corded electric
2.01 kg weight
Craftsman brand
Model CMEW401

Who it's for

Suited to woodworkers and DIYers doing edge routing, trimming or profile work near an outlet. Anyone routing far from a power source, or wanting to swap batteries between tools, should look at a cordless option instead.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Corded for steady, uninterrupted power
No battery to charge or replace
Moderate weight for handheld control

What to check first

Requires a nearby power outlet
No collet size or speed range listed

Performance notes

Corded electric power delivers consistent output without the runtime limits of a battery. At 2.01 kilograms the tool is light enough to guide by hand for extended passes, though no bit size, collet or speed range is listed here to judge cutting capacity.

Specifications

Brand	Craftsman
Model	CMEW401
Power Source	Corded electric
Item Weight	4.43 pounds

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
CRAFTSMAN CMEW401 RouterThis product	4.7 / 5	306	3.7 / 5
DEWALT DCS356D1 RouterDeWalt	4.8 / 5	17,925	4.7 / 5
Dremel 7760-N/10A RouterDremel	4.6 / 5	10,749	4.5 / 5
Makita XMT03Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-ToolMAKITA	4.8 / 5	5,719	4.5 / 5
BOSCH 1617EVSPK RouterBosch	4.8 / 5	4,987	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the Craftsman CMEW401

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Is the CMEW401 corded or battery powered?

It is corded electric.

How much does it weigh?

2.01 kilograms, about 4.4 pounds.

What brand makes the CMEW401?

Craftsman.