Manufacturers of construction equipment in the Russian market are mainly represented by foreign companies. However, the latest developments of domestic enterprises in this niche are in serious competition even to brands of the Makita and Bosch level. Among the leaders in the Russian segment of manufacturers of power tools can be noted the company "Enkor", whose conveyors produce high-quality and functional jigsaw machines. The Corvette 88 model not only illustrates the responsible approach of developers to the tool manufacturing business, but also gives users a number of new operational capabilities.
Tool Overview
The main task of the machine is to make cuts on woodwork. The design of the equipment was designed with the expectation of compliance with two conditions. Firstly, the master must be able to perform complex curly cutting. Secondly, the platform of the machine should allow the operator to carry out work operations with dimensional workpieces without the risk of injuries and lowering as cutting. To this end, the creators provided the Corvette-88 jigsaw machine with a large overhang of the frame, which makes it possible to use the machine even for lovers of large-scale modeling. By the way, the massive base also improves equipment reliability. A stable platform gives a minimum of vibration, which also affects the quality of the result. As for curly cutting, the owner is available to implement a straight, inclined, transverse and longitudinal cutting along the intended lines.
Specifications
We can say that the main advantages of the machine are its design parameters. It has already been noted that the Corvette-88 jigsaw has a large platform, which also determined the considerable production characteristics of the tool.
- Dimensions of the machine - 59 x 33 x 34 cm.
- Weight - 22 kg.
- The thickness of the workpiece is a maximum of 5 cm.
- The maximum width of the workpiece is 40.6 cm.
- The power of the unit is 150 watts.
- Input voltage - 220 V.
- The frequency range is 700/1400 rpm.
- The thickness of the cut is 0.25 mm.
- Cutting length - 133 mm.
- The width of the saw blade is 2.6 mm.
- Sawing depth - 5 cm.
- The angle of the platform - up to 45 degrees.
- The parameters of the working platform are 36.5 x 20 cm.
Jigsaw Features
Designers sought to subordinate the machine to the needs of a universal wizard, so most of a kind of innovation is focused on ensuring the “omnivorous” tool and the breadth of work operations.
So, thanks to the emphasis with a degree scale, the operator can perform angular cutting even without marking. At the same time, the implementation of non-standard cuts involves certain risks from the point of view of injuries. For this reason, "Corvette-88" has a high-strength casing, which protects against chips and chips. The presence of a casing does not at all reduce visibility for the user. The jigsaw control system is also quite developed. A choice of two modes of operation, differing in speed. Working blades are fixed at two points in such a way that an experienced master can replace them with minimal breaks from the general production process.
Scope of delivery and additional equipment
The basic set includes directly the working installation of a jigsaw, a transport stop, a guard of a saw blade, an air tube and a screw with a nut for disassembling and adjusting operational parameters. I must say that the base of this jigsaw, like most modern power tools, is regularly improved, allowing you to integrate all new useful additions into the design.
One of the last such inclusions has just become an air tube designed for dust removal. In addition, the Enkor Corvette 88 jigsaw machine can be retrofitted with voltage stabilization devices. These are electrical blocks that provide a stable output voltage. Of course, it is impossible to work on such a machine without cutting blades. The company is developing special sets of thickened files that are distinguished by the possibilities of curvilinear and rectilinear sawing. The choice of a specific set of paintings should be done depending on the characteristics of the target wood material.
Possible malfunctions and repair of a jigsaw
The most common operation problem for this machine is the breakdown of the saw element, which can occur either due to wear, or due to improper tension. Prevention of such problems can be a review of the tension force, the exclusion of lateral mechanical effects on the blade and the correct selection of the saw size for a particular workpiece. Quite often, there are also problems with the engine - the installation crashes, does not start or overheats. In this case, you should check how reliable the network from which the Corvette 88 and its power unit are functioning. The quality of extension cords is also evaluated if, with their help, an increase in the length of the cable was implemented. In any case, the prevention of such phenomena will help reduce the load on the machine, as well as the use of the above voltage stabilizers. The use of protective devices of this type prevents the rapid wear of consumables and increases the life of the power unit.
Maintenance Nuances
Domestic equipment still has advantages over foreign counterparts in terms of reliability of the element base. But it is not durable. Timely maintenance will make it possible not only to maintain the functionality of the equipment for the period declared by the warranty, but also to surpass it. To do this, regularly check the tightness of moving machine components and joints. Mandatory and lubrication measures. In particular, Enkor Corvette 88 must be lubricated with machine oil every 50 hours of operation. Processing is carried out in areas with bearing groups and in drive units. To service the surfaces of the working platform, wax paste is used. It should be applied delicately and with minimal mechanical stress on the coating. A thin but sealed protective layer should be obtained, which will ensure the readiness of the electric jigsaw and for technical conservation.
Positive reviews
The unit is quite powerful, and this is one of its main advantages. The user can count on complex and at the same time productive processing of both thick plywood and a dense array. The design can be adjusted to any request depending on the requirements of a particular project. Especially many home craftsmen appreciate the provision of detailed documentation on the unit, which makes it possible to modify the Corvette-88 if necessary. Testimonials, for example, indicate the advisability of reworking the locking device for pinless high-strength files that reduce vibration.
Negative reviews
The disadvantages can also be reduced to individual structural miscalculations, without which such a tool is rarely dispensed with. Users note that the sheet parts of the body in some places are not very neat. Reliability from this does not decrease, but the curvature of the skin spoils the appearance. In turn, the saw blade tension regulators play in places. Many owners of the machine associate this fact with the fact that the Corvette 88 quickly wears out the saws. There is also criticism of the developers for the triangular cams of the lever. The fact is that they are made of brittle cast iron in order to ensure reliability. But the nature of the operation of the machine is such that the impact on these parts causes a strong tension, as a result of which the files sometimes crack and literally break into two parts.
Conclusion
In the line of domestic jigsaws, this model will no doubt take if not the first, then one of the leading places. The unit is designed for the average craftsman who works with wood boards for the further receipt of decorative products. At the same time, the Corvette-88 machine should not be confused with manual jigsaws. These are representatives of one category of tools, but they are intended for different tasks. The considered unit is often used to work with dimensional workpieces, which provide for the formation of complex cuts. Moreover, their complexity is determined not only by the curvature of the lines created, but also by the mechanical stiffness of the thick material.