Comments on: SurfPrep Sander – What you need to get started! https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/ Painted Furniture, Home Decor and More! Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:48:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-36561 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-36561 In reply to Sandy Hawkins.

The biggest thing to look for when shopping for a shop vac is to make sure it has at least 6 horsepower… I believe that’s what I read from SurfPrep. It needs to be powerful enough to create suction in the sander to pickup the dust. I can’t find the information now to make sure that’s what it was. I don’t believe you have to have a certain capacity.

]]> By: Sandy Hawkins https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-36537 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-36537 What size shop vac do I actually need to use? How much suction and what capacity?

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-34462 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-34462 In reply to julia de saracho.

I haven’t. Sorry!

]]> By: julia de saracho https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-34404 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-34404 Hi, I also have another question….
have you used the dust deputy with your shop vac and SurfPrep?
thank you

]]> By: Jennifer M. https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-29484 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-29484 This helped so much! Thank you!

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-26847 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-26847 In reply to Caroline Narwani.

It depends on what you are using the sander for the most.
I use the 1/2 foam pads the most. In fine, very fine and medium. But I like to have some coarse on hand as well.
I like the screen abrasives the best. They yellow sheets are cheaper, but they aren’t as good and they get gunk in them easier. And the green film ones work great for regular sanding. But the screens are the best.
It’s also nice to have some of the 5mm and 10 mm sanding foam on hand. But I don’t use them as much.

Getting the system kit that comes with a variety of the different types of sandpaper is super helpful, so then you know what things you will like the best. Then you can order more of what you will actually use.
Hope that helps!

]]> By: Caroline Narwani https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-24754 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-24754 In reply to Cecilia from Georgia.

I’m also thinking of buying the 3×4 sander and wanted to know what all did you buy with it. Its quite overwhelming ..not sure to grits and what all is needed to get. Please give me an idea of what you bought.
TIA
Caroline.

]]> By: Teresa https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-6311 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-6311 The information you provided was incredibly helpful and gave me the confidence I needed to order the correct SurfPrep sander. Thank you very much!

]]> By: Jen Taylor https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-3941 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-3941 I am soooo happy to have found your page! You answered ALL of the questions I had and helped to eliminate every bit of anxiety I’ve had for the past 2 years. The second I discovered the SurfPrep sander, I knew I had to have it. Sanding is my most dreaded part of being a furniture artist and honestly, I have been unable to even do it anymore due to health issues. I am going straight from this site and finally placing my order! I truly cannot thank you enough for all of the information and tips that you have so graciously shared. ~ Jen

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/surfprep-sander-what-you-need-to-get-started/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=4772#comment-1086 In reply to Cecilia from Georgia.

Yay!! Yep the RAY10 discount code is still good! Best of luck on your adventures!

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