tat2dguru

Well after talking with Jeff at http://www.renegadehba.com who makes custom coils wrote this. ” the capacitor is what completes the flow of electricity back to the rear post, so positive up top. Some people use non polar but I prefer directional polar.” So I guess maybe that is why my mickeys have them the same way as well? So I guess I’m putting in the…[Read more]

@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

Always happy to help dude. As a moderator its my duty

Then can you help with access to the portal?
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That’s what I did as well. The part that got me was the wiring of my Mickeys…… The other thing that made me wonder was the fact that the arrow on the cap is pointing the wrong way as to the reference of the diagram in the book. I will wire it the way it shaows and the way we BOTH believe it to be. I LOVE THIS SITE!!!!! Always nice to have some…[Read more]

THANKS!!!!! That’s what I thought. Maybe that is why the guy sold me the Mickeys so cheap???? He must have wired them WRONG!!!! Maybe that is why they have run like crap??? They seemed to run okay while they are cold but after time they quit running as smooth. Bought new coils and caps to replace them and noticed they were wired wrong…..…[Read more]

Another thing, when tattooing fruit, try not too roll it around so you are constantly working on the top. Work some on odd angles. I guess unless you plan on having your client roll around on the table or chair so that you can always be in perfect posture. Another thing is too wrap your practice skins around towels and tape them up. That way you…[Read more]

Welcome!! Have a great time here and be open to learn.

I’m sure not ALL but MOST started as scratchers as some call it. Seems a bit hypocritical if you ask me that someone that started as a “scratcher” would talk crap about others that are coming up the same way. The guys and gals around here know that is pretty much the way we all started. We are all here to see the industry grow a better reputation…[Read more]

For my main lighting I use what are called Otterlite’s.( 2 actually so not too get shadows ) They are a florescent of sorts. Bulbs are spendy but it gives a clean light without the pulse of a standard florescent. I’ve used the machine lights but they take some power from the machine and I always had an issue with keeping it pointed where I wanted.…[Read more]

So I got turned onto Renegade HBA and Jeff there makes his coils by hand. They are custom coils hand wound and built as per your spec’s. These coils are looking sweet. I’ll keep you posted as too their performance.

@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

awesome tat thanks!

No problem man! This cert works in the state of Washington. Not sure about other states though

@tat2dguru wrote:

Well, my stingray just made its way in from Sweden. Will be using it Sunday on the koi cover up I’m working on. If it runs like it looks and sounds I may have just found the new love of my life!!!! DON’T TELL MY WIFE!!!! lol

Well, I actually had a buddy come over and worked on him for a few hours on a new piece I’ve been putting…[Read more]

How much of the outside is showing? If not allot, I would think white would be fine. Just my opinion. Especially if there are other colored flowers around it. Might actually really pop

Well, IMO schools are for teaching you the logistics of tattooing. IE: Skin conditions, sanitation/sterilization, the local laws, and a few other things. As for the actual tattooing side? We had too do 50 tattoos and 150 hours tattooing. So in theory 50 three hour tattoos would have been optimal. But as for getting help/advice from the instructor?…[Read more]

I’m no veteran. But I’ve heard adding a drop of blue will help the white stand out. Maybe with some pure white highlights would work great.

Well, my stingray just made its way in from Sweden. Will be using it Sunday on the koi cover up I’m working on. If it runs like it looks and sounds I may have just found the new love of my life!!!! DON’T TELL MY WIFE!!!! lol

Well, I know what you mean about power supplies. I actually have a Eikon EMS 400. After doing a bunch of research on coils it is seeming to me that many are going straight 8 wrap coils but changing the capacitor from a 27 (liner) to a 45 (shader). Is this the new way thinking? I was taught 8 wrap for lining and 10 wrap for shading with 45 caps…[Read more]

@BeginnersLuck wrote:

I don’t tattoo on the carpet, I do it in the kitchen where there is tile, and I always sterilize the floor before I tattoo. I was walking and shaking the bottle, and it sprayed into the next room. Thanks, I’ll try the baking soda and vinegar

I’m having a tough time with you sterilizing the floor before. You may be…[Read more]

Here is a site that offers a bbp cert for $14.99. http://www.onlinecprcertification.net/ You can also get a cpr and or first aid cert for less as a package deal.

@xDreamerx wrote:

I suppose you could given that your giving your frames a tear down and give a chemical bath with proper solution and you bag all your gear and barrier everything/anything that may or may not get touched….

…..feel free to reply anyone

FOR SURE!!! Definitely bag or wrap everything!!!! I buy clip cord sheaths for the…[Read more]

Very nice!!! Cover ups are always such fun. I’m working on right now as well. I sent you a PM, did you get it?