Using a converter for this purpose is not advisable due to safety concerns. Although a converter can change 220V to 110V, it may not provide a stable output, which could potentially damage the tool's computer board. Such damage would void the warranty and would not be covered by [...]
When you put abrasive grain on a piece of foam, and then that foam hits a surface, some of the grain will push back up into the foam itself causing the grain to be less aggressive. For example, our FINE pad has a 100 grit abrasive grain on it, [...]
Yes! All SurfPrep vacuum compatible sanders have a 1" swivel port on the back of the sander. This means they all take the same 1" ribbed hose or accessory. All vacuum accessories work with all vacuum compatible sanders we offer.
If you find your abrasives are not sticking to your backup pad, there is a good chance it is time to replace it. The hook and loop fastening system will wear over time, especially on the corners. The primary cause of this wear is the heat created from friction during the sanding process. Putting [...]
When you purchase a SurfPrep Sanding System Kit, you will get your sander along with a large assortment of all the various abrasives including stearate coated film sheets, 5mm (closed cell) foam sanding pads, 10mm (closed cell) foam sanding pads and ½ inch (open cell) foam sanding pads. In addition, you will receive each of the abrasives in all the various grits. That way, you get [...]
SurfPrep's tools are made from durable, high quality, light-weight materials to provide the user with a long-lasting efficient tool that is comfortable in the user's hand and to provide the best user experience possible. Our sanders have brushless motors and high-quality sealed electronics to eliminate parts that can wear out in ordinary sanders that you will find in big box stores. The red foam [...]
There could be a few reasons for this problem. It may be that you are pushing down on your tool with too much pressure while sanding, increasing internal heat in the brushless motor, thus heat radiates out through the composite/grip housing to your hand. Applying too much downward pressure [...]
Your Surfprep sander was designed to be energy efficient and draws less than 1 amp when turned on in idle mode. When you depress the paddle switch, the amperage reaches 1-2 amps. The moment the sander touches a surface to be sanded, amp draw increases upwards of 2 amps and should activate the vacuum. Various brands of [...]
SurfPrep uses 2 different densities for our foam abrasives. The 5mm and 10mm foam abrasives are a gray closed-cell foam with a firm density. 5mm pads are great for flat surface sanding. 10mm pads are great for flat surface sanding, dropping into cabinet faces, and working on soft profiles. [...]
From a woodworking/finishing aspect, both the 3/16" and 3/32" are good for sanding wood. In some instances, you may need to use a lighter touch with the 3/16" orbital sander because it's more aggressive than the 3/32" random orbital sander and will remove material at a faster rate. Applications such [...]