What are you looking for in a tattoo machine?

I'm just wondering what the majority of artist out there are looking for in a tattoo machine. My partner and I combined have over 50 years of experience in Jewelry and mechanical/electronic experience and want to offer the very best most affordable custom built tattoo machine on the market. So I'm looking for input from artists around the entire world on what they expect out of there tattoo machine. All of our frames are going to be casted from top quality bronze hand assembled and finished. We are just in the design faze of the operation right now so we're looking for input on the most versatile and durable frames that have proven there design over the years. What kind of coils do you prefer, 8, 10? I don't believe we will be building coils so maybe your favorite after market coils Eikon? We want to use only the best electronics in these machines. What tube lock system do you prefer? Springs? Binders? 1" or 1 1/4" coils? Pre wired capacitors? Any information you have will be greatly appreciated. Also if you are interested in purchasing our machines on a wholesale account shoot me an email with you contact information at [email removed]

Sounds like you still have a lot to learn about machine before you produce any. Good luck though. :)

I know what I want in a machine but I am only one person, like I said I want to build a (VERSITILE) machine. That is to cater to the majority or tattoo artists. Please don't post a comment unless you have input on the subject at hand.

you're a shithead.

Ah Nas what would these forums be without you?

empty.

Hate to admit it, but noz is right.. Yeah, he's a poop scoop, but fuck, he CAN be funny. There's nothing better than getting into it with noz - except maybe winding gabe up about about not tattooing, hehe. either way - both gay - and fuckwits innit.

Hate to admit it, but noz is right.. Yeah, he's a poop scoop, but fuck, he CAN be funny. There's nothing better than getting into it with noz - except maybe winding gabe up about about not tattooing, hehe. either way - both gay - and fuckwits innit.

hey noz2, it doesnt wind me up at all, but it sure seems to bug a lot of people! *shrug*

Personally, I like the idea of a machine for certain jobs rather than versatility. www.FKIrons.com has my vote for best machines. I truly think that if you are using the best quality parts, it won't necessarily be the most affordable machine. (Although I hear great things about Paco Rollin's machines for the price). I think most machines are versatile if you know how to tune them. But so many artists like to have several different setups for one tattoo...like a set of brushes. Think about it. An artist could have a different needle/machine set up for fine line, regular lines, power lines, line sculpting, soft shading, color packing and highlighting all in one tattoo. I think inventing a "versitile machine" is trying to reinvent the wheel. Just my humble opinion though. Again, good luck. :)