Armrests

[Mr.Taboo]

I know it seems like a simple thing but I've been looking around and prices vary greatly it seems.
So I was wondering if there were any that you guys could recommend to get or for that matter to stay away from ?

[slicksteel]

bicknee makes a good heavy duty one althoe it does not tilt,have had mine for years-real work horse
http://bicknee.com/shoppingcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=6

I just bought one of these from us tattoo supply,was made pretty good for the price, heavy duty and you can tilt it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Flat-Base-Tattoo-Armrest-Red-/220800890723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3368c23763#ht_1435wt_905

[Mr.Taboo]

Thanx Slicksteel I'll have to check those out.

[Alie K]

Blitz makes an amazing portable armrest. Someone I used to work with had one. It collapses for travel and will outlive you. It may be a little pricey for some tastes, but in many cases, "a good armrest ain't cheap and a cheap armrest ain't good". The shop I currently work in purchased some $100 armrests. All but one broke within the first 2 weeks of using them. The one that isn't broken is on its last legs.

blitz armrest (http://www.blitztattoo.com/store_accessories.html)

[Zapp]

I think this one is really good !
http://www.mdtattoos.com/Tattoo-Equipment/item3200.html

[peter clements]

I think this one is really good !
http://www.mdtattoos.com/Tattoo-Equipment/item3200.html

I have one of those, it's very light-perfect for travel use.

[Deakon]

Tat soul make a really nice arm rest, not cheap but really good quality and adjustable in every way.

[frankenstyle]

I have the Tatsoul as well. Very nice, I like it a lot. You can adjust just about everything. The only problem I have with it, is that you constantly have to tighten the support legs. Nothing a little "lactite" couldn't fix!

[Dennis]

http://www.mdtattoos.com/Tattoo-Equipment/item3200.html
Does anyone actually in use? how reliable?
Thanks for any response.
(http://www.mdtattoos.com/Tattoo-Equipment/item3200.html)

[DavidEngbaek]

i have one of those TRI POD style..i find the legs kinda get in the way, always bumping the legs with my own chair.
www.seaboardtattoo.com

[Inkslingers]

I bought one from National Tattoo Supply 12 years ago! Have used it just about everyday since and it's still in great shape. Does everything you need (tilt, height,support), couldn't ask for one better.

http://www.nationaltattoo.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=397

[Zophod12]

You can buy one of those tatt soul armrests at home depot for 30 buck

[turnrock]

I just bought one of these from us tattoo supply,was made pretty good for the price, heavy duty and you can tilt it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Flat-Base-Tattoo-Armrest-Red-/220800890723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3368c23763#ht_1435wt_905

i have one of these.i was tightening it up every few days because it gets a wobble but i put some threadlock in the screwws and its been sturdy since.i agree its a good deal for the price but still looking for something a little more heavy duty

[tattoosteve]

You can buy one of those tatt soul armrests at home depot for 30 buck
Really? Whats it called?

[tattoodup12]

i build completely custom/built to order armrests i have an album on my facebook. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.332833820066011.98773.100000181867366&type=1&l=cf73c61ce1

$300-500 lifetime warranty and i ship world wide

website coming soon

[Denner]

Damn they are awesome :)

[OwlsDen]

Very cool, I imagine international shipping would be a nightmare.

[tattoodup12]

yeah i mean the best i can do is disassemble them. they breakdown into 2-3 pieces. depending on model. as far as weight goes they are fairly light even though they look like boat anchors. i know alot of tattoo artists and they all request that whatever i build be light weight so that was my intentions going into this project.

[vsprotoss]

I like the blitz and tatsoul armrests but they are pricey. I got this armrest. Freakin cheap! Simple but sturdy as a rock.
http://www.frictiontattoo.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=1733 44 bucks with free shipping. can't beat it. I like how the padding is oversized too.

[Inkslingers]

Really? Whats it called?

Um yeah...I think he's confused?

[nivek]

I HATE to say this - but I got one from Worldwide. 125 nice thick heavy base, thick foam and very adjustable.

[Sinnersink]

Did u try the cheap one? how are they?


I like the blitz and tatsoul armrests but they are pricey. I got this armrest. Freakin cheap! Simple but sturdy as a rock.
http://www.frictiontattoo.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=1733 44 bucks with free shipping. can't beat it. I like how the padding is oversized too.

[Inkslingers]

Seriously! National has the best armrest out there for the money...

[Shizzai]

I like the blitz and tatsoul armrests but they are pricey. I got this armrest. Freakin cheap! Simple but sturdy as a rock.
http://www.frictiontattoo.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=1733 44 bucks with free shipping. can't beat it. I like how the padding is oversized too.

We used these at my shop for a few years. They are all busted in some way now. Only two are still standing, and that's because they have odd parts we've jimmy-rigged into them. The tilt always comes loose on one of them also, and we're constantly tightening it.

[Inkslingers]

We used these at my shop for a few years. They are all busted in some way now. Only two are still standing, and that's because they have odd parts we've jimmy-rigged into them. The tilt always comes loose on one of them also, and we're constantly tightening it.

I've used National's for over 10 years...I put a fresh coat of paint on it last month, actually right after this thread went up, but other then that it's been a workhorse.

[Shizzai]

Don't know anything about National's armrests, but the two piece hinging legs is a good design. It doesn't seem to get in the way much like a tripod may have the tendency to do, and you can set a client's chair over the leg post, which kind of locks the arm rest in (if that makes sense?). Only reason we haven't trashed the jankety ones we have yet.

[peter clements]

I've used National's for over 10 years...I put a fresh coat of paint on it last month, actually right after this thread went up, but other then that it's been a workhorse.

Good old National-I've so much respect for them, but it's so dear to get them to ship stuff over here,and you can't get them to change how they do anything, so stubborn.

[Shizzai]

Just ordered a new heavy duty one from U.S. Tattoo. Should be here by Friday, fingers crossed.

[Inkslingers]

Just ordered a new heavy duty one from U.S. Tattoo. Should be here by Friday, fingers crossed.

Which one? the Tri or the flat base? good luck, but both have their issues

[Shizzai]

I got the heavy duty flat base. The only issues I could see arising would be from the radial interlocking wheels or the bracing screws, but those both can be easily replaced with hardware for a drum set in the event replacement becomes necessary, which I can easily score from a local music store, and if the stitching becomes loose, I can have it re-upholstered, which I may do anyway just for longevity. I dig the size of the pad itself, gives me room to rest my forearms on certain peices, and can fully tilt because of the radial locks. If anything on it gives me issues, though, I'll be sure to let you guys know.