I bought my surfprep a year ago. I just took it out of the box. There were too many parts to put together. I went on KZread and I found you. Thank you for providing step by step instructions.

@BrushedbyBrandy

Жыл бұрын

so glad it was helpful!

My husband just bought me the whole SurfPrep system….he just doesn’t know it yet. I figure the next Christmas, birthday and Mother’s Day and we’ll be square. I’m old and never ever ask for jewelry, expensive purses or shoes and this is a great investment. I’m at the starting gate of updating all my kitchen and office cabinets and the thought of hand sanding was making me depressed! Now, I’m stoked to get started! I just refurbished my teak patio tables and after a week of numbed hands, 3 packs of sand paper discs and the atrocious amounts of dust, I simply can’t do OG sanding anymore. This system is a game changer!

Here it is!!!!!! Thanks Brandi!!

I think down the road you will want the orbital from surf prep! I watched a guy take the top off a table with one and it was quick. But if you are only doing one here or there I think this one will work fine. Learning so much today!

I was so glad to see this video today! Brandy you confirmed that you, too, have some of the same issues I have run into with the orbital sander and how quickly you can go through the sandpaper -- and the mouse sander!!! I honestly thought there must be something wrong with my technique but it made me feel better to hear you talk about how you can fly through the sandpaper there too. I definitely want to save for my own surf-prep.

Great great video for Surf Prep knowledge...Your video is the best one out there! Thank you!

Getting ready to buy a Surfprep sander….you’re getting me more excited…!!! Thanks a bunch!

Thank you so much for this video. I was having trouble figuring out how to put the hoses on. I did it. Yay!!!

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been researching for a few weeks. This video answered all my questions😊 and provided useful information. I’m getting off the fence, getting just what I need & knowing how to use it! Thanks again!!

I saw this video a long time ago, but I'm just now unboxing and getting into my Surf Prep that I got for Christmas. This video has been really helpful to introduce me to my sander. And I have that same shop vac from Costco, so I just contacted Surf Prep to find out which reducer I need to connect to my Dewalt hose. I didn't know that was an option! I have the reducer to connect my black and blue Surf Prep hoses to the shop vac, but the added distance with the Dewalt hose will be nice.

Thank you so much for this fabulous instruction on the Surf Prep sander! Best instructional “how to” video I have seen

@BrushedbyBrandy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you, im so glad it was helpful

I used your discount code to re order my sanding supplies ! Saved me $15 which was basically shipping. I’ll take it. Thx

I just got mine yesterday!! I cannot wait to use it! Thanks so much for this tutorial!

@BrushedbyBrandy

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Extremely helpful info!!

Thank you Brandy!!!

Thank you, Brandy for this video. I learned so much from it. Now, I am going to pull out my credit to order one. My Christmas gift to myself. 😂

Happy Mother's Day Brandy!! I'm just curious, you don't even need your old mouse sander for corners and little details? I'm covered in a thick layer of sanding dust asking myself why the heck I'm not wearing a mask but it's just too hot to be breathing my own air! I've got lupus and R.A. so my hands and shoulders are killing me using these cheap, heavy, extremely dusty sanders. The Surfprep seems to be a much healthier option, and much lighter, less painful way to go! I'm not one to wear gloves and a mask so Surfprep would save my lungs and hopefully my shoulder too. I just need to sell some furniture to afford one after this phenomenal video has answered any questions we could have. You're such a wealth of knowledge Brandy! A natural born teacher, always explaining everything so clearly so even your blonde ADHD viewers, like me can thoroughly understand. I can't thank you enough for sharing all your amazing videos with anyone looking to learn and be completely inspired! Maybe I should go listen again because I'm sure you already answered my question about the mouse sander. My ears are definitely filled with dust. Agreed, those silly dust catchers don't catch ANYTHING! 😅

This was SO incredibly helpful. Thank you Brandy. I have been on the fence about getting a surf prep. Seems like a game changer. I am 99.9% convinced now that I understand it better based on your video. Thanks so much!

@BrushedbyBrandy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@kerrie9404

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I haven't bought one yet because I'm intimidated and scared but your video made it so much easier to understand! Thank you so much!

Very helpful video! I really want one!

I have never seen a shop vac with a bag!!! Yes!!!

Thank you so much for this video - it was a great help! Just order my system on your discount code!

This was a great video Brandy! I called SurfPrep last Monday and ordered my hoses and connector to fit our old Rigid shop vac. Received on Friday, and my garage will be soooo much cleaner and no more face masks while sanding. The 3x4 electric sander is a dream to work with. Thanks again for this video -- Southern Peace

@BrushedbyBrandy

4 жыл бұрын

The dust removal has been the best part for me

@mj.sorrondegui

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrushedbyBrandy is there a reason why you didn’t have your other sanders hooked to your vacuum before?

@BrushedbyBrandy

3 жыл бұрын

@@mj.sorrondegui the suction from a Dewalt is nowhere close, still tons of dust.

@mj.sorrondegui

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrushedbyBrandy was the dewalt connected to a vacuum? Or to its bag?

@BrushedbyBrandy

3 жыл бұрын

@@mj.sorrondegui had tried both

Great thanks! I like that swivel “table” your using, where can I get that? Looks like a piano stool!

I follow you on all media. Found this video while researching surf prep and I am so happy I watched. I would love to have the system and can afford it, but I am a beginner and hesitant to spend almost $1000 on what is just a hobby. I will watch for more information from you.

@susans_painted_blessings

3 жыл бұрын

I used Brandy's 10% off and it was around $500 ish

@elizabethross-mckee9016

3 жыл бұрын

@@susans_painted_blessings I am having a fit deciding air or electric...and which sander lol

I love Boxers!!!

Its called a paddle switch, and it's very convenient on a sander. But I can't believe how expensive the Surfprep sander is. $649 roughly, before tax or shipping. On the two DeWalt sanders, simply take the dustbags off and attach your vac hose, you'll get good dust collection with those two sanders also.

Thank you brandy for this tutorial ...I Believe when my kids purchased this for my birthday they also used ur code and yes my husband ran and bought the DeWalt 10gal Shop vac from Costco....they do not sell this vacuum online (they show out of stock) being $89 dollars Is literally almost $100 dollars cheaper than Amazon for same vac....So if somebody wants this shop vac they typically only keep under 20 in stock at Costco ..(the front desk mentioned due to the price difference this is the Only way they can control How many gets sold) ...so thank YOU for this Awesome video ...My question I do have (being I literally Just got the.surfprep yesterday) I've been seeing lots of videos with people using a " screen pad filter over the sanding pads" do you know anything about those and do I even need this...thanks again as always ur tutorials help tremendously 👍

this was awesome, just got mine about a week ago, & went 🤯 found yours bc i searched “can surfprep pads be cleaned” Im hoping you still check and reply to questions bc: you mention the pads can be cleaned, but what Im not clear on is “how”. how do you clean the pads to use them as long as possible without spending a king’s ransom for replacements? 😅

Great introduction thx u

We are absolutely going to get one of these amazing sander systems!!!!! My Dear Hubby and I have used a well-loved quarter-sheet Makita palm sander, with no dust collection ability, for almost 40 years (cough, cough, wheeeeze). Old "Blue Sandy" has never failed us, but I have to wonder how many pounds of sawdust we have inhaled over the years in spite of dust masks and respirators. Plus, wherever we sand, everything is always covered with sawdust, in spite of using a ventilation/filtration/exhaust fan. That means it has been pretty much impossible to remove all the sawdust in a space so we can final finish anything without getting some dust in the finish. Arg! We are getting ready to start renovating/restoring/un-remuddling the kitchen and bathroom (and my workroom, and the living room, and the bedrooms, and the dining room, and ... ) in our 1927 farmhouse. I was thinking we would need lung transplants by the time we are finished. A SurfPrep may just save our ability to breathe. Yeehaa.

@BrushedbyBrandy

3 жыл бұрын

I had a Dewalt that was similar and it worked great...so I thought, my world is forever changed 🤣

@lonnarheaj

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrushedbyBrandy Now to convince my "what's wrong with a sanding block and a piece of sandpaper?" Husband. Yeesch. He says that while he has a 1400sq ft "Garage Mahal" workshop full of his power & hand tools, my power & hand tools, plus all of my Dad's life time of power & hand tools; and Dad had a woodcrafting business. Dad really appreciated, and collected a lot of great woodworking tools. My Dad would have bought a SurfPrep the first time he saw one! I have already told my Dear Hubby that if I have to save all the moolah and buy a SurfPrep all on my own, I won't let Him use it. 😂

Thank you so much for the tutorial…I look on so many tutorials and none them said how to connect the soft black hose to the sander. The only thing your camera should have been lower. What is the Velcro film and screen for?

Just wondering I’m really interested in this product to sand triple crown moldings and finish trim moldings. Does this come with a dust collection bag just in case I don’t wanna use the hose? Really want to be able to sand contour designs not anything flat surface. I have other sanders for that.

Which model Dewalt shop vac are you using in this video ?

Hi Brandy! I just got my surf prep and tried doing some detail sanding and both pads that I tried, ripped along the edge I was sanding. I had a friend who said the same thing happened to her. Are we doing something wrong?

Thanks for sharing

I just got one and tried it. Using finger to keep on, tired wrist. Must try enclosing with whole hand. Kinda wish it would just engage until I stop

What do use the screens for?

Can you use this on dental mounding for stripping a fireplace. They look like small indented squares

I just got mine in the mail. 🎉🎉🎉Wondering what sanding paper/film/screen you use the most?

@BrushedbyBrandy

3 жыл бұрын

I use 80 & 120 grit papers the most

Thank you I love your video I have a quick question do you find out the sound it gets really hot almost like you’re burning your fingers if you touch it down on the bottom side? Also if you can be a little bit more clear about your favorite paint I’m still struggling trying to find mine lol

@BrushedbyBrandy

2 жыл бұрын

The sander getting hot usually means there is too much friction, and may need a higher grit of paper for the job. Here are my top brands Wise owl Daydream apothecary Country chic Pureco Eye Love hue

Have you considered a dust stopper to save your vacuum filter?

@BrushedbyBrandy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I was actually just looking at them on Amazon, seems simple and inexpensive

Stearated, aluminum oxide sandpaper is typically good enough for modern woodworking (this is what Surfprep uses for most of their sand papers). Garnet based has dropped in popularity and typically doesn't last as long. The newer ceramic paper has its pro's and con's. Apparently 3M's Cubitron is the hottest new product kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2aKydGblb3JlZM.html . Too many people don't understand the differences between materials, or how to read the back of the paper to know what their paper is made from. Not all sandpaper is the same. There is an excellent Woodworker magazine article that is easily found online that details how to read the different grades and materials listed on the papers, and which ones work best. Do some research, and it will save you a bunch of grief, or as Brandy says, from spending the same for twice as much paper that is half as good. Some things it doesn't pay to be too "frugal"...

Thank you so much for all the info. I was on the fence about getting one of these but I can see where it would be beneficial in the long run. I was wondering though, does Surfprep ever have sales?

@BrushedbyBrandy

3 ай бұрын

Their biggest sale is during black Friday which is 15% off. The rest of the year you can save 10% with code brushedbybrandy10

@videokidz007

3 ай бұрын

@@BrushedbyBrandy Thank you! :)

I'm surprised that the Dewalt does such a bad job collecting dust with the bag, I have an inexpensive Bosch 5" and it works remarkably well. But it is a cartridge with a pleated filter inside, so probably has better airflow.

How are you doing and loving your vac so little questions and I was hoping to see if there was more engaging questions? Is the shop vac working out?

@BrushedbyBrandy

4 жыл бұрын

I love it, dust removal is amazing for my workspace

I am goi g to buy one and use your code. So did you ever splurge for the surf pro vacuum? Did you wish you started with the bigger sander first. Or is the 3/5 ray the one you use the most??

@BrushedbyBrandy

8 ай бұрын

I did get the vacuum and it awesome. The 3x5 electric Ray is still my most used, i also have the 5" random orbital now but use that less

How do I know exactly which one to get? Looks like there are different choices to choose. I would need it for the same things you’re using it for.

@BrushedbyBrandy

3 жыл бұрын

The 3x4 electric Ray with vacuum is the most universal for starting out surfprepsanding.com/product/woodworking-sanding-systems/?aff=16

@upliftedinspirations5985

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrushedbyBrandy thanks so much :)

can you link the exact atachment that goes from the surfprep hose to the dewalt vacuum, (without the dewalt hose ) please

@BrushedbyBrandy

Жыл бұрын

There are several models of Dewalt vacuums, they have a chart online or customer service can help if you give your model number

New to your channel, what part of California you live? I’m gonna move in August to Murrieta

Do you use a face mask when you are sanding projects? If so, what one would you recommend?

@BrushedbyBrandy

Жыл бұрын

I love my RZmask for sanding and a 3m respirator for spraying

Hi!!!! I need this video

Hello Brandy - I have been looking forward to buying my own SerfPrep too !! Is there still a 10% coupon somewhere that I cannot see on the notes? Thanks much Julie

@julieritter3973

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I found it at the bottom of this post. : )

@BrushedbyBrandy

2 жыл бұрын

Can use code brushedbybrandy10 for 10% off

What is the model number of your Dewalt shop vac?

@BrushedbyBrandy

10 ай бұрын

I apologize I'm unsure, it was the standard one costco sells though. I actually have a surf prep vacuum now

Hi Brandy. Maybe I'm just dumb, but you refer to a 10% discount code. I cannot seem to find it. Is it still active?

@BrushedbyBrandy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, brushedbybrandy10 at this link surfprepsanding.com/product/woodworking-sanding-systems/?aff=16

Which model dewalt shop vac is that one

@BrushedbyBrandy

9 ай бұрын

It's from cistco, not sure on model number, they only carry one though

@marciaEK17

9 ай бұрын

@@BrushedbyBrandy thank you.

@marciaEK17

9 ай бұрын

@BrushedbyBrandy ok. I see that Costco has an 8gallon one. I think that must be it.

Who sell these sanders

@BrushedbyBrandy

2 жыл бұрын

They are available here, use code brushedbybrandy10 for 10% off surfprepsanding.com/product/woodworking-sanding-systems/?aff=16

So was this all pretty much a “package” deal? Cost. Name of package?

I'm glad that the Surfprep sander is working out well for you, but anytime you go from a cheap tool to a prolevel you will notice this difference. The Surfprep sanders are great, they don't actually make these, they are a rebrand, sold under several brand names. I just recently became aware of Surfprep and I think that the 1/2" thick soft pads are the "Killer Application" of this system. I use a Festool RTS 400 which is very similar in shape and specs, it has the same 2mm orbit. I was happy to find out that Surfprep recently released the 5mm and 1/2" pads for the Festool RTS [rectangular], DTS delta shape [Triangular or mouse] as well 5" and 6" discs in several hole patterns. They are available in Med, Fine and Very Fine. Again, the Surfprep machines are industrial quality, but the vacuum connection appears to be a real mess, especially compared to the Festool system. First off, I've used screw on hose previously and it needs constant retightening. Also, multiple connections in the hose path reduces dust collection efficiency and makes areas for dust to build up inside the hose. I have 2 Festool sanders and the least expensive Festool vac. The hose slides onto the sanders and locks with 1/4 turn twist, the other end goes into the vac, never comes off. The other benefit is that the Festool power cords detach at the tool, so I have a DIY arm that holds my dust hose and power cord over my work surface.. then I can quickly swap tools and the power and dust hose stay put. My Festool dust collector is the CT-15, it is the newest and cheapest at $350. I know, expensive compared to a Rigid shop vac, but worth every penny. Very small, very powerful. It has an onboard outlet, plug a tool in and it triggers the vac - and then powers off a few seconds after you turn the tool off. It also has variable suction, when sanding very flat surfaces too much suction can cause deep swirl marks. The RTS 400 is $280 and comes with an edge protector, an optional dust bag [that works] and in a systainer tool box. It is not brushless like the Ray, and maybe not a true industrial machine, but it very robust and almost half the price. The Festool hole pattern has more, but smaller holes closer to inside of the pad, vastly improving dust collection. So that would be about $630 for a similar sander and a world class duct collector. The time saved by super simple hose connection and the auto start-stop is amazing!

@katherinemorrison3983

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment. I just watched a video about Festool vs. Surfprep and want to gather as much info as possible before I make a choice. It's sounding like Festool is better...

@fotopdo

3 жыл бұрын

@@katherinemorrison3983 Surfprep now makes their 1/2" foam pads for the Festool RTS and DTS sanders [rectangular and delta] as well as 5 inch round in Festool and other brands hole combinations. They are only offered in Med, Fine or Extra fine, while you can get many more grits for the SP sanders. But the 3 grits work well for most fairly smooth surfaces. And these pads are only worth the extra cost when sanding curved surfaces.

All said & done by the time you get all the accessories not including shipping or taxes.. this runs over $800! Yikes!!

@SableSunsets

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah no thanks !!

Truly appreciate how thorough you are in this video, but this is way way way too long. Could be reduced to 1/3 or shorter the length and not miss a beat.

@BrushedbyBrandy

Жыл бұрын

This was recorded from a live broadcast, it's an unedited video in real time