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brendamkelly
08-01-2012, 04:51 PM
http://www.team-ego.co.uk/

Have had the pleasure of trying these new rotaries...
Brilliant for lining, colour & black/grey ...
Balance is great ... Super impressed from the start..
The give on the machine is through the rubber inserts.
They will be shown at the Manchester convention this coming week..

Plus the price is great ... Some machines I've bought over the past few
Years have been considerably higher !!!

Bruce Gulick
08-03-2012, 12:19 AM
They look really cool.

Brian Russell
08-03-2012, 12:46 AM
Not too sure about a plastic machine, but for the price I'll try it.

vsprotoss
08-03-2012, 05:31 AM
they look really unique. i like that! Just dont like the whole plastic deal. how is the vibration on them?

brendamkelly
08-10-2012, 12:14 PM
Vibration isn't bad at all, I use disposables with an autoclave rubber grip on them.
TBH honest haven't had any issues..

smiley
08-10-2012, 12:17 PM
how much is bez askin for these

Richard Peel
08-10-2012, 12:26 PM
Pre ordered mine at £225 no sure if the price will go up or not once in stock

smiley
08-10-2012, 12:37 PM
wow thats 280usd that is a tempting enough price im just not sure about the plastic vice but im always one to try anything before i can say how it works. which im sure he did his homework.im excited to try one.the weight looks nice for my carpal tunnel to.thanks for the info richard.

Sinnersink
08-10-2012, 12:48 PM
Where Can u buy Them for 280 ?

asA
08-10-2012, 12:56 PM
It's more like 400$ with shipping and whatnot.

smiley
08-10-2012, 01:19 PM
ohh that makes more sense just going by the 225 euros that richard said earlier

asA
08-10-2012, 01:47 PM
It's 225£ not 225€..

Richard Peel
08-10-2012, 02:13 PM
Sorry if their is some confusion but i never said Euros I put Pounds

brendamkelly
08-13-2012, 06:57 AM
The vice is sound;) I've tried on ss tubes & disposables and stay in position ... Not like other machines I have where disposables tend to not tighten enough

Clone Boy
08-13-2012, 10:04 AM
Right. I want one. Do I buy from the site or through you on here...?

e_Bangs
08-13-2012, 12:02 PM
It's around $317

slicksteel
08-13-2012, 12:57 PM
The price in us dollars is 354.00 plus Shipping/ local Import fees
http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert/?Amount=225&From=GBP&To=USD

asA
08-13-2012, 12:57 PM
It's around $317
Did you buy one?

asA
08-13-2012, 12:57 PM
The price in us dollars is 354.00 plus Shipping
http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert/?Amount=225&From=GBP&To=USD
I bought one it's like 375$ shipped.

e_Bangs
08-13-2012, 04:24 PM
I bought one it's like 375$ shipped.

Correct $317 before shipping $375 after you put in your address. But i stalled and tried to order yesterday and it was sold out..... So once you get yours and decide you don't want it I'll buy it from you $350 haha I can tell you already don't like it and you havn't got it yet. So just tell me ya PayPal info I'll send you the money lol

Clone Boy
08-13-2012, 05:29 PM
When are they back with another batch folks as im after one to try.....

Richard Peel
08-23-2012, 05:54 AM
Dunno as first batch isn't due to be shipped until next week

grey
08-26-2012, 02:03 PM
is the body really plastic? looks kind of like powdercoat. and the workhorse rotary is "delrin" which is a type of composite plastic. i didnt see where it said what material it is.....

Clone Boy
09-02-2012, 08:05 PM
Any ideas of availability yet? :-)

Richard Peel
09-06-2012, 05:28 AM
Nope spoke to them yesterday first batch isn't even ready to send yet, will let you know when these are sent out

Sage Oz
09-06-2012, 05:46 AM
Ooooooo, Hoggle loves plastic!

Richard Peel
09-22-2012, 01:01 PM
My ego turned up today first batch arrived at triplesix yesterday so anyone who managed to get in first order will have them soon, will drop a review when i have had chance to do some work with it. might be in studio tomorrow putting some work on a friend so will give it a go then if i am.

tattoosbymikemiller
01-22-2013, 10:16 PM
I ordered one wonder when it will come.

tattoonow
02-02-2013, 11:35 PM
we have some in stock for US artists www.TattooMachinesNOW.com

artoftatt2
02-03-2013, 01:03 AM
I have a few great little machines..deff let Brenda from triple six studios know if you want one.. She's offering a discount for those on the face book forum.

MickWrath
02-03-2013, 03:42 AM
Has anyone used the ego with t-techs or hawk tips? If so thoughts experiences? Thanks Mick-

Bishopbyname
02-03-2013, 05:45 AM
I've used one of my colleagues (not for long though....it's pink!) and i was very impressed. It's a little louder than i'm used to but is very smooth and easy to use, felt very instinctual. I love how the cable comes out of the back, it's never in the way. Didn't have time to try out other insert combinations but it's got me sold. I'll definitely be buying one soon (although not a pink one!)

johndameart
02-03-2013, 04:03 PM
Im still debating on getting one eventually.

daibead
02-03-2013, 05:37 PM
I would also like to know if anyone has tried the t-tech/hawk cartridges on the ego?

johndameart
02-03-2013, 05:52 PM
me to

artoftatt2
02-03-2013, 09:05 PM
Not a fan of t tech but they will push it as I tried yesterday just to see

MickWrath
02-04-2013, 12:38 AM
Art did you have to increase the voltage to push the t techs? I'm just curious if there is a return spring that should be removed as to not put stress on the motor.

artoftatt2
02-04-2013, 12:57 AM
No return spring.. I used black and black triangles... 9 volts no problem .. I hate t techs but I just wanted to know ..as for the machine normally.. It compares to a hyper v3 with the give system and is the lightest machine I've ever held..

MickWrath
02-04-2013, 02:15 AM
Perfect thanks homie!

daibead
02-04-2013, 04:37 AM
Great stuff, thanks for letting us know about t-tech :) Ego ordered

crabink
02-04-2013, 06:25 PM
I just ordered mine from tattoonow.com a black one...
i am really curious about this give system.. sounds awesome
... also wtf is t-tech?

nivek
02-05-2013, 10:30 AM
I kinda want to try one yt almost 400 bucks for a plastic machine .... can't do it, I'll wait for a swap

daibead
02-06-2013, 05:54 AM
T-tech are cartridges the same as Hawk cartridges but alot cheaper.

crabink
02-08-2013, 08:51 PM
Got the Ego and ran it...
Pros.. Price is good, linear motion is good and the machine performs well.. low vibration.. love the rubber band side holders.. cool name
Cons.. plastic frame, Plastic vice grip that has a metal screw that has to remain untightened, so you can't tighten it very well. The nipple is not secure inside the head unit so it all comes out every time you change a needle... very problematic.

Overall I am sending mine back for a refund.
If Bez would have used a aluminum frame with a proper vise and secured the nipple inside the unit it would be a rock solid machine at the right price and still would have weighed almost the same.

BIG ROOS
02-09-2013, 11:35 PM
I saw them for 199£ at powerlines supplies in us dollars it's like 314$ I wonder if I can order from these. Does anyone know?

artoftatt2
02-10-2013, 12:22 AM
Nothing but love for my egos!

bluerocker
02-10-2013, 04:26 AM
Sames as that

Bishopbyname
02-10-2013, 01:31 PM
I think the design is flawed but they do perform well. So many artists criticising the vice. All Bez had to do was mould it to take a nut rather than a screw and it wouldn't be an issue. Seems glaringly simple to me? Strange how something like that wasn't improved on in testing?

johndameart
02-10-2013, 01:44 PM
maybe it worked for him really well? that may of been why.

nivek
02-10-2013, 04:14 PM
Got the Ego and ran it...
Pros.. Price is good, linear motion is good and the machine performs well.. low vibration.. love the rubber band side holders.. cool name
Cons.. plastic frame, Plastic vice grip that has a metal screw that has to remain untightened, so you can't tighten it very well. The nipple is not secure inside the head unit so it all comes out every time you change a needle... very problematic.

Overall I am sending mine back for a refund.
If Bez would have used a aluminum frame with a proper vise and secured the nipple inside the unit it would be a rock solid machine at the right price and still would have weighed almost the same.

See this is what I was afeerd of. I don't like dicking around with my machines so... no go for now.

Thanks

Deakon
02-10-2013, 04:53 PM
Would love to try one, but I'm just not ready to step away from clip cords!

Blondan
02-10-2013, 04:59 PM
I'm very happy with mines as well, I don't understand some people, they weren't bitching about having to tattoo with a brick, and also talk about the importance of knowing making needles and tune machines (which I don't contest) but when you have a light machine that doesn't give you no stress you start picking up on a vice? I won't say is a flawless machine but, having in consideration is the first model and for the price I think is worth every penny.

johndameart
02-10-2013, 05:18 PM
im still going to get one, maybe two of them, i was a former neuma user, so these may be interesting.

artoftatt2
02-10-2013, 05:53 PM
It has the same give as a hyper 3 and is cheaper .. Hands down a great machine I threw a little nut on mine and have had no issues..

crabink
02-11-2013, 12:30 AM
It does not have the same give as the hyper v3.. not even close... has very little give at all... this machine needs a new vise system.. aluminum body and a secure nipple bar...
It is worth maybe 200 bucks ...

artoftatt2
02-11-2013, 11:11 AM
I disagree and will post a video at work on wed showing that the give is almost exactly the same.. I don't know what your beef is but I've tried almost 40 rotaries in two years and I have a good grasp on every one I've owned..

Barren
02-11-2013, 11:29 AM
agreed a great little addition to any top draw, yes its plastic but it has performed every task i have put it too this past week with no issue's, dont get me wrong it dont feel like a stigma or a halo, but then it dont cost like one, i dont think (at this point atleast) it will replace any of my daily runners but it certainly deserves a lil love IMO

tattood
02-11-2013, 11:32 AM
I disagree and will post a video at work on wed showing that the give is almost exactly the same.. I don't know what your beef is but I've tried almost 40 rotaries in two years and I have a good grasp on every one I've owned..

damn 40 rotaries in 2 years. :D

artoftatt2
02-11-2013, 11:56 AM
Yes sir that's about how many rotaries are out their..

bluerocker
02-11-2013, 12:15 PM
The vice isnt an issue,,, no more than putting ya finger on the side and using the thumb screw,, the vice is a nice snug fit with disposables so ya don't need to over tighten it,, light,, very versatile,,, great price ,,, what's not to like,,,

crabink
02-11-2013, 04:52 PM
the ego is a decent idea and the give is ok, but the not being able to have a single turn vise and a plastic vise at that, and no having the nipple bar secured inside the head unit is a big problem to me .... However that being said I have ran a v3 and I am positive it would never outperform or outlast a hyper v3 is what i am saying.. especially with the stroke length you can get out of a v3, which with the proper volts can do almost anything.

MickWrath
02-21-2013, 12:46 AM
Art, I am def looking forward to your video, having 2 v3's in my drawer right now and having had a 3rd I too understand exactly how the v3 give works and I can see how the post on the ego would flex in a very similar fashion to how the v3 tilt gives. The inkjecta s3 does something similar just very exaggerated. I know you know what your talking about homie because I can see it too just by the way its built, and like I said I def wanna see your video. If you can add a little vice action in the mix I'm sure it would help show people how that performs as well. Mick!

artoftatt2
02-21-2013, 12:47 AM
Video is posted on richies Facebook trade page... I can't post it on here for some reason

MickWrath
02-21-2013, 07:37 AM
Sweet I will check her out thanks art!

INKWORKX
02-23-2013, 06:14 AM
Hi,
Mine arrived this morning, I have to say without trying it the quality is not great. It looks worth about £50 not £200.
The vice only works if you hold a screw driver to the screw to tighten, otherwise it just turns round.
Its made in 2 parts with cheap looking screws on the back, i'm sure after hours of vibration it will rattle loose.
The rubber bits for the give is a fiddly operation to say the least.
I just hope it works better than it looks.

elbo
02-23-2013, 06:48 AM
Cant see how people are struggling with the vice???? press the end of ya finger firmly in one side...tighten the other....grips it perfect...not too loose not too tight...

Vinoshitto
02-23-2013, 06:51 AM
Damn... sad to read this. was super thrilled to get one myself..
Can you write a few more lines about it when you've tried it out some?

and again... why cant they just do a guillotine-vice on it?.. sooo much better in my opinion.

And I think that most machine manufacturers out there that do their machine body in plastic only lose costumers by doing just that. But then again.. what do I know..

INKWORKX
02-23-2013, 07:28 AM
I'm not struggling with the vice elbow just pointing out the quality, we shouldn't have to hold a screw with 1 finger for £200.

Blondan
02-24-2013, 06:15 AM
You expect to get masturbated or at least a blow job from that machine....for 200£. You get that PROFIT in a decent day's work. Is so easy to bitch about it about other people efforts to build something, why don't you build a better and cheaper one, if you think you are smarter....or tell you what...give it for free like Bez did for some artists. It might look cheap...or like a toy....but it fucking does the job. Just my opinion.

Ashkey6605
02-24-2013, 06:54 AM
You can buy them at barber dts for like 240 there awesome machines I've heard of a few problems people are having wi the motors but apart from that they do just about everything needed

elbo
02-24-2013, 06:55 AM
I'm not struggling with the vice elbow just pointing out the quality, we shouldn't have to hold a screw with 1 finger for £200.

I really dont think theres a rotary machine that comes close to the Ego for £200....£200 for a decent rotary is nothing compared to some of the crazy prices out there...The give system works amazing and offers so many options ...I originally had 6 Ego's and although ive traded 3 i wouldnt give up my remaining 3....I was lining with one the other day and its one of the best liners out there...my choice for lining is soft inserts...green bottom yellow top and 10 volts...Ive also learned that for me grey shading is great at 7.5 volts...I really think theres nothing serious enough to moan about a £200 machine that can do anything...

Denner
02-25-2013, 04:54 AM
A couple of quick questions:

1. Where do you buy the Ego for £200, I cant seem to find it for that price ?

2. Will it run / push the t-tech cartridge system, a lot of machines with a give system have problems running t-tech, or that is at least my experience ?

Blondan
02-25-2013, 05:35 AM
I would not trade those three you gave me Elbo either. I love it for lining as well, feels like holding a pen, no weight at all.

INKWORKX
03-03-2013, 04:02 AM
After a week with this I think this machine is ok but cheaply made. The motor is noisy and vice is poor.
It is ok for lining but i'd sooner spend my extra money on some decent build quality like halo or stigma.

elbo
03-03-2013, 04:26 AM
I would not trade those three you gave me Elbo either. I love it for lining as well, feels like holding a pen, no weight at all.

Glad you like them matey...You a fan of soft inserts for lining or hard inserts?