swashdrive gen4 tattoo machine

i bought a swashdrive tattoo machine gen 4 last year but I have just decided to use it now. I'm just a bit confused about the voltage setting. On the official site it says to set it between 4V-12V. Now i'm pretty sure if I set it to 2.50V It feel like it's going to blow up. Besides, the vibrations are full on at that setting. If i set it at 1.5V for lining then it seems ok but i'm concern the lines will be weak and fade very quickly. Can anyone let me know what I should do because i really like the feel of it but don't want to do the wrong thing on someone skin.

run the gen 4 on 2-2.9 volts for all your needs... the other settings you mentioned were for a different generation of swashdrive. make sure you're using a good power unit. let me know if you need more info best regards Kian

I've been using my Cyber Swash Drive system on almost a daly basis for over a year now, I run my machine at 2.0 V for lining and 2.7 for shading with a 15 Textured Curved Mag. I recomed the swash drive system to anyone looking to improve their art ten-fold. I work at The Pain Parlor Tattoo & Body Modifications in Oxnard California, check out my work at myspace.com/needles138

I've been using a swashdrive machine for a number of years now ,but actually only use it for shading and color work,Seems like the instek power pack doesn't have enough power when I run my normal liners with it,so I hooked up my eikon meter again to line and use the conventional machines .I have to be honest I hav'nt even tried to line with it ,because some well known artist in TX doesnt do that either,what's your guys experience to line with the swashdrive ,how many voltsdo you set it on etc and what to do when using conventional machines for shading or coloring... Any info or advise would be apreciated,thanx. My website is omtatsattattoo.com

try tattooing yourself, somewhere easy like the top of your leg, try outline and shadeing with varible amps and you will soon find your settings to the speed you work with the machine, keep it simple though,but at least 30mins, have fun.

have you got the right power pack because these machines have to have an amp control, and a speciel power pack.

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I,m inclined to agree with dragon dave on this one, I,ve been using swashdrives for about 8 years now and it totaly depends on what power supply you are using, these machines are great for lining and also shading,

Can someone tell me the weight of this machine? Is it lightweight? I'm looking to find something lighter than usual. I have also been looking at the jackhammer. Any experiences?

I,m not sure on the weight of the swashdrive as it varies from each model, as for the jackhammer, i purchased 2 of these and they weigh even less than the swashdrive, but the quality of them is poor...

this if for apprenticeguy09.. if you don't know where to buy a black rubber disposable grip you have no business tattooing let along owning a machine like this. anyone who's been tattooing more than a month would know this. unless you live in a tree.. happy scratchin scratchy McScratcher

Those grips I am pretty sure were new at the time. So newer grips are debuted at conventions or oversea vendors. Sometimes searching for newer items will not turn up the desired item. Seems like a good post to read. I am sick of that attitude as well. I am going to the "Gathering". I would be personally disappointed if I sat through a lecture by Guy Aitchison, and all he did was tell everyone they need to learn this stuff on their own. On a side note...those tubes are HORRIBLE anyways.

Amen to that! those grips aren't a secret worth keeping eventhough you can't put the entire company under preasure for one jaded artist. Scratchy McScratcher... really?!?! I've only been at this game for 3 years and this kinda attitude certainly made the start interesting. Having been an artist of many mediums for most of my life this artistic avenue definitely has a lot more hate bumps laid down. I have been lucky and/or too hard-headed to let this type of behavior stop me from finding like minded artists who are just looking to further their artistic careers and meet amazing artists along the way. Having said my peice, the Neuma is a great machine that never fails for shading as well as lining (pricey but worth it). I am purchasing the Bishop to try it out since it is very reasonably priced compared to others.