Recalibration is a simple step that you can perform on your sander if you should notice that it seems a little wobbly or off in its performance. This typically occurs if you do not use the power switch to turn off your sander before unplugging it. First, make sure your sander is [...]
When sanding with vacuum in cold, dry, low humidity climates, some users have found they are experiencing a small shock to the hand. This is caused by static electricity building up in the vacuum hose. This happens from a combination of two things: the sanding dust moving rapidly through the [...]
A pad saver is the thin black Velcro pad that comes with your sanding system to help prevent damage to your RFBP (red foam backup pad). It should always be used whenever you are using any of SurfPrep's paper, film, or screen abrasives on your sander. It is not necessary to use [...]
https://youtu.be/xXXCWaEOltg SurfPrep's air (pneumatic) sanders require a large compressor that is typically found in production facilities in the commercial cabinet industry. To power a pneumatic sander, your compressor needs to have an air tank of at least a 90-gallon capacity and capable of producing a constant 3.4 CFM of air at 90 PSI. (A [...]
The decision on which SurfPrep sander to choose is going to depend on what types of sanding you do most. The 5” and 6” sanders are best suited for flat surfaces. They are both dual-action (DA) sanders and are great for fast removal of existing finishes and for sanding and smoothing raw wood [...]
Let us start with the simplest type of abrasive, paper-backed abrasive. SurfPrep's sandpaper is yellow and is a conventional paper-backed abrasive that people are most familiar with. The lower and middle grits are good for sanding and smoothing raw wood for stain or paint prep, and for the removal of some [...]
When you purchase your Surfprep Sanding System and want to attach it to a vacuum system for dustless sanding, you have the option to purchase an adapter and a section of 1" Surfprep hose. One end of the Surfprep hose will reverse screw into your Surfprep sander and [...]
This can only happen for a few reasons. Keep in mind that proper maintenance of the vacuum you are using will have a great effect on suction, and that the sander creates no suction, all of that comes from the vacuum as the sander is simply a pathway. [...]
SurfPrep sanders can connect to almost any vacuum you have or want. One thing to remember when considering the vacuum you are going to connect to is that the sander generates NO suction, all the suction will be coming from the vacuum itself! When using something like a shop vac, making sure the bag and filter [...]
If you are ordering your sander to be “non-vacuum,” it simply means you will not be able to connect to a vacuum and your sanding will not be dust free. When you order your sander to be vacuum compatible, that simply means it will come with a built-in vacuum port [...]