Project Sigma 9P

[Gazzer]

Always liked the idea of restoration of vehicles and dabbled a while ago with a BMW 1000. Thats long gone but I was wanting something to tinker with over the winter and then I saw a Sigma 9P on Ebay . It was a year 2000 model so quite old but made a bid and I won it for less tan I intended to go.
Anyway it arrived today and after stripping it down and making a list of parts needed, splash guard and knife , also the water bath. .... Its not in bad condition at all and I would say its done very little work. I have started it up and the motor is a lot quieter than a Plasplugs cutter I have and quieter than the Dewalt.
Not sure how far I will go with the rebuild yet but it will be used as it should.
Pics to follow

 

[Ian]

Always liked the idea of restoration of vehicles and dabbled a while ago with a BMW 1000. Thats long gone but I was wanting something to tinker with over the winter and then I saw a Sigma 9P on Ebay . It was a year 2000 model so quite old but made a bid and I won it for less tan I intended to go.
Anyway it arrived today and after stripping it down and making a list of parts needed, splash guard and knife , also the water bath. .... Its not in bad condition at all and I would say its done very little work. I have started it up and the motor is a lot quieter than a Plasplugs cutter I have and quieter than the Dewalt.
Not sure how far I will go with the rebuild yet but it will be used as it should.
Pics to follow

I was watching that, resisted the temptation to bid! Look forward to the pics.

 

[Gazzer]

I was watching that, resisted the temptation to bid! Look forward to the pics.

Its a shame that there are the few parts missing but he wasnt lying when he said most of the dirt was only dust, even what adhesive was on there has come off clean.

 

[White Room]

I did'nt know it was even on there...may have made a bid.

 

[Gazzer]

I did'nt know it was even on there...may have made a bid.

haha...you snooze , you lose ! :lol:

 

[Ian]

What did you get it for in the end Neale? I deleted it from my watched list so can't look.

 

[White Room]

rrr:rrr:

 

[DHTiling]

Best buy you will ever make , coupled with a 86c blade and it will see you to retirement

 

[Gazzer]

Yes I aim to try the 86c wheel out but that will be the last thing to bolt on.

 

[cam_low]

86c is awesome. Is this the one the guy used for chopping wood?

 

[Gazzer]

He had installed a wood blade but little evidence that it had been used like that for any kind of period.

 

[Gazzer]

After stripping the cutter down , I am in 2 minds whether to respray or leave as it is as there is little wrong with the paint apart from a few areas. Its going to be a working tool so I think I will leave it, clean as best as I can and rebuild it.

 

[Ian]

If you're doing a full refurb, you need to paint it. Get the paint code from Derek, you know it makes sense

 

[Gazzer]

The problem is that it wont ever be perfect as they have changed the model at least twice and as I have the old model, parts are not as easy to get so I am told. Anyway I estimate the paint is 99.5% ok

 

[Ian]

The problem is that it wont ever be perfect as they have changed the model at least twice and as I have the old model, parts are not as easy to get so I am told. Anyway I estimate the paint is 99.5% ok

Ahh fair enough. Probably not worth bothering with if it's still that good, I was thinking it was a bit rusty and flakey.

 

[Gazzer]

Decided to rub down and respray. Shame I couldnt save the labels !
Should have a few parts arriving tomorrow too.

 

[Ian]

18 posts and still no pics? Come on Neale you know the score :lol:

 

[Gazzer]

Well this is how it came, Missing parts are, splashguard, Water Tray and marker guide. Oh and also a plate that covers the wheel as you look at the third photo.

 

[Spud]

I am refurbing my old rubi table saw Neale ,its 19years old and rubi stopped making spares for it 12 years ago it is rusty, needed new wheels on the sliding tray , a new start switch , new water plug stopper needed new hand wheels for the blade guard and a new water pump, so far it has cost me £165 for a new switch, £80 for new wheels and sealed bearings on the sliding tray , £20 for new rubber on the sliding tray, £5 for a water stopper ,£16 for hammerite paint , I need a new cutting guide Karl dahm sell a universal one for about £60 , I bought some ptfe sheet as I am attaching guide feet to the tray to keep it running in line as the tray can wander at the moment , that was £20 and i will put an rcd safety plug on it as its 240v to keep it safe so in all when its done it will have cost around £386. I will take some photos at the weekend and if you dont mind I will post them on here ps. the paint job is rubbish but i just wanted to tidy it up and protect it from further rusting

 

[Gazzer]

No problem Gary, If the tool is worth saving then why not. There is years left in this Sigma even though its a 2000 model.
I wish it were easier to get the parts though , the exploded diagram is a nightmare and it doesnt show some items.

 

[Spud]

I bought some generic parts from here really cheap and good quality INDIFIT - The Independent Components Company

 

[Peter]

Looks in good nick to start with Neale. Good to see a few saws getting saved. Currently giving a Sigma bridge saw a bit of a paint job and tidy up, definitely won't be a show piece but will give it a new lease of life hopefully.

 

[Gazzer]

1st coat of paint on but its a bit cold in the garage so its not going too well.
Parcel arrived today with water tray and guide and bracket.

 

[White Room]

Reminds me of wheeler dealers :lol:

 

[Gazzer]

Best buy you will ever make , coupled with a 86c blade and it will see you to retirement

Actually I believe its a 60B wheel for this machine as its a 200mm diameter wheel.
I will have to get one priced up.