Jonathan Wright

I know this is an old thread but I had been tattooing for 2 years already in a shop and I still really enjoyed that back. Id definitely give it a read if you need help tuning machines for different purposed, Yes i knew a lot of what was in the book but it still gave me a different perspective on a lot of things. I give that book a 5 out of 5 stars

check out http://www.tattoomachineequipment.com STAY AWAY FROM THE CHEAP INKSTAR CRAP. Trust me any kit giving you 6 machines is junk (especially at 50 bux lol wtf?)

You need the look at the Hildbrandt Kits. Made in Canada & assembled in Washington in the US. Not chinese junk. I still use my .44mag liner over my liners I own that cost over…[Read more]

I know the machine your talking about on Amazon with almost 187 reviews and 4.5 stars. With a few extra parts changed I made an amazing set of liner/shader for less then $60 that could run circles around some high end builds. Those babies are in my back up collection. I had a pawn shop buy 2 off me for $200 because the owner also was an artist and…[Read more]

Agree with below. You can build any frames up with the right parts to be great if they aren’t plated and you know tattoo machine geometry VERY well and all the technical aspects behind building (which by the way is an awesome hobby) but most newbies don’t know.

The Hildbrandt kit for 139.99 is perfect for a beginner. With minor tweaking to…[Read more]

Amazon, you can find ones a lil more then the $10 ones that use the same motor as a real bishop and it works like butter. Ive used the real deal and the knock off with the right motor in it is amazing at the price

Ive heard/seen that done before but no one ever though to actually hit the pedal and run the machine so your also used to the vibration. My liner is very solid so the vibration is minimal but this would still help. One of the reasons I still prefer my coils over rotary machines is because i just love the sound of a machine tuned just right. Where…[Read more]