Makita
Makita 2012NB
$1099
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Makita 2012NB vs Craftsman CMEW320
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Craftsman CMEW320 is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Craftsman
Craftsman CMEW320
$399Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita 2012NB or Craftsman CMEW320?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Craftsman CMEW320 is the cheaper at $399.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Makita 2012NB | Craftsman CMEW320 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1099 | $399 |
| Brand | Makita | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Max width inches | 12 | 12.5 |
| Max thickness inches | — | 6 |
| Max depth of cut inches | — | — |
| Cutterhead type | straight-knife | straight-knife |
| Cutterhead speed (rpm) | 8500 | 8000 |
| Feed rate fpm | 28 | — |
| Feed speeds | — | — |
| Motor amps | 15 | 15 |
| Dust port diameter inches | — | 2.5 |
| Weight pounds | 61.9 | 64 |
Sources — Makita 2012NB: pacificpowertools.com (verified 2026-07-13). Craftsman CMEW320: craftsman.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Makita 2012NB and Craftsman CMEW320?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max width inches: Makita 2012NB 12 vs Craftsman CMEW320 12.5
- Cutterhead speed (rpm): Makita 2012NB 8500 vs Craftsman CMEW320 8000
- Weight pounds: Makita 2012NB 61.9 vs Craftsman CMEW320 64