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slicksteel
01-14-2013, 11:50 PM
I finally got a 3.5 Impact rotary made by Kustom creations and liked it some much I just ordered another one.
I must say if you like linear slide needle clip machines this is the cream of the crop.The best of the best.
The machining is flawless with very tight tolerances . The fit and finish spot on with very nice high luster anodizing that has no light spots.
The balance of this machine is great at a nice weight of 4oz that feels like 2oz as it has the perfect forward weight to help push in those needles.
With this machine all you hear is the purr of the motor-the slider,cam frame are in perfect sync unlike some of the other slide type that are almost loud as a coil.
What I like about this machine is you can turn it really low for stipple/whip work and it wont stall or choke up.You can also crank it really high and it does not seem like it going to fly apart in pieces due to all the vibrations/noise that a lot of rotary machines have.
This machine has such a wide usable power band that you could pretty much do any style of work with it -line, shade, color blend, fill etc. with this one machine. Another thing I like is the chuck/thumb nut it holds plastic and steel tubes with ease and is very nice made with top of line thick nickel plating on the slider

The machines are made here in Cali at RPM which makes high end custom parts etc.The motor are custom spec'ed maxons.
Customer service givin to me by todd (Kustom creations) and David(RPM) was top notch. They have both answered tons of questions I have had about the product over the last few months. In fact the machine was in my hands two days later after ordering it. Todd made sure it was exactly how I wanted it before even shipping out.

So I have owned and tried tons of rotary machines and I can say hands down this has to be one of the best rotaries made in the world right now for a very fair price-These could easily sell for 550-600 like other rotaries out there159171591815919.
I plan on getting two more as they are that good. If you can only afford one rotary or only want one this it!!
here is some pics and I will try to do a short vid of it running with some needles mounted

here is the website :
http://impactrotary.com/

MickWrath
01-15-2013, 12:13 AM
Todd is truly a stand up guy and he makes amazing machines, like you said the attention to detail on his machines is uncanny. I truly agree with you when you said the cream of the crop when its comes to no frills sliders. Probably the most overlooked machine in the industry right now to be honest. He sells at such a low price point that he doesn't make much off these guys, and obviously is in it to provide artist tools not the money. You got yourself a gem there homie and I can't wait for the dart to come out, which i hear is pretty soon. Great review.

slicksteel
01-15-2013, 06:03 PM
my new sweet 4.2 purple impact1595915960

Sage Oz
01-15-2013, 06:08 PM
Is that Elvira! Hell yeah that machine looks pimp!

Sage Oz
01-15-2013, 06:09 PM
It reminds me of a rotangi, I miss that machine. I gotta add one of these to my shopping list...

Eturnus
01-15-2013, 06:09 PM
Im more interested in the pen style rotary he is developing. Ever since he announced it I have been waiting for it.

slicksteel
01-15-2013, 06:28 PM
that one is going to be cool to and i will be getting one of those for sure-but I am telling ya these machines are dope and a must have in your belt of tools-and the new slider which has soft, med, and hard plugs will here in a week-he is going to offer both style slides and both running springs-
so you will have hard as you can go with the standard slide and the next hardest will be the hard one on the plug slide and so on.

slicksteel
01-15-2013, 06:33 PM
It reminds me of a rotangi, I miss that machine. I gotta add one of these to my shopping list...
I liked the rotangi to but this one is much better -this one has balls!-stronger motor and better design!! and a bit more weight but it is balanced forward to help push them needles in-also you can get the large thumb nut with a bored out hole or solid to suit your likes.

The Limey
01-15-2013, 06:51 PM
A quiet non DD whip shader (I hate pissing about with o-rings) would be nice

slicksteel
01-15-2013, 08:42 PM
this impact can be turned down real slow and will still run -great for whips to

Sage Oz
01-15-2013, 08:48 PM
Yeah it definately is a more refined design than the rotangi, very good deal too. The finish looks like a lot of work went into it. I'm really looking forward to the pen style as well...

MickWrath
01-15-2013, 08:51 PM
I've been waiting on that Dart since the 3d cad came out and as soon as the soft med hard sliders become available I'm snatching 2 of them up. Todd's machines are amazing.

Lynn mcnew
01-16-2013, 12:09 PM
Great review. I'm sold I need 1 soon!!

darkness
01-16-2013, 05:54 PM
how is compared the 3,5 impact to the 4,2 ? i looking for a new machine ( photorealistic style )

slicksteel
01-16-2013, 06:04 PM
the large stroke is going to hit harder -better for 23+ for large fields of grey tones for say a large back leg pieces, for solid block colors,whip shading & for 8-18 liners
the 3.5 is good for every thing else 1-7 liners,shading,blending, layers etc
they both can run can run slow to fast unlike alot of other liners out there that lock up are tend to vibrate to much when volts are cranked

darkness
01-16-2013, 06:20 PM
wow thanks i order my impact today :)) that's what I've always wanted without much seasonal
thanks for the great review !!! slicksteel

The Limey
01-17-2013, 12:28 AM
the large stroke is going to hit harder -better for 23+ for large fields of grey tones for say a large back leg pieces, for solid block colors,whip shading & for 8-18 liners
the 3.5 is good for every thing else 1-7 liners,shading,blending, layers etc
they both can run can run slow to fast unlike alot of other liners out there that lock up are tend to vibrate to much when volts are cranked

I was talking with Todd earlier and he told me the 3.5 will do anything and everything and that the 4.2 was made primarily for guys that like to hang a ton of needle. I'm sure you could use it like Michael says for larger mags etc but the low down from Todd is that the 3.5 does it all :)

slicksteel
01-17-2013, 12:47 AM
for sure limey both great strokes that work well with little noise and vibrations-and both can do it all for sure. I like them both!

joelhague
01-17-2013, 05:19 AM
How about the tension springs what did you get in yours slick the low tension or high tension ?

joelhague
01-17-2013, 03:37 PM
Bump for info on different spring tensions im thinking the high tension is going to be better for lining and low tension better for color or shading and if you use t tech maybe the low tension is low enough not to add too much resistance i wondwr how the impact runs with t tech and no spring

slicksteel
01-17-2013, 04:38 PM
just got the phone with todd-Kustom creations and it should have no problem. if you use the low tension spring use a bit more voltage and dont push the tube up to far into the chuck which causes alot of tension as the rubber band will be strected-this would be the same on pretty much all slider style such as neo etc
But would work best with out spring if set only for t-tech.

joelhague
01-17-2013, 04:53 PM
Ya that's awesome! See the problem is sometimes its t tech sometimes its disposable so I think the low tension spring would be best for me

joelhague
01-17-2013, 04:54 PM
They do custom graohics in the porthole right man? What is the process for this to I just email Todd an image and they take care of the rest? Are the soft slides released already?

Administrator
01-17-2013, 04:56 PM
Ya that's awesome! See the problem is sometimes its t tech sometimes its disposable so I think the low tension spring would be best for me

Or no spring.

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slicksteel
01-17-2013, 05:04 PM
They do custom graohics in the porthole right man? What is the process for this to I just email Todd an image and they take care of the rest? Are the soft slides released already?
just talked to todd and the slides should be ready in 1-2 weeks.yea just send your greaphic and he will resize to fit right

slicksteel
01-18-2013, 10:29 PM
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slicksteel
01-18-2013, 10:49 PM
16092top side of my machines

joelhague
01-18-2013, 11:27 PM
ya sometimes with no spring and dispoasble some machines get rattly

slicksteel
01-18-2013, 11:44 PM
ya sometimes with no spring and dispoasble some machines get rattly for sure i would only take the spring out if you only will use t-tech and nothing else and be careful if you do.

The Limey
01-18-2013, 11:53 PM
They do custom graohics in the porthole right man? What is the process for this to I just email Todd an image and they take care of the rest? Are the soft slides released already?

Yup that's all you need to do, here is mine under way.

MickWrath
01-19-2013, 01:24 AM
I cant wait for the adjustables to come out in a couple weeks, I'm gonna order a pair. I sold my original Impact right before xmas to help with funding gifts and I really do miss that thing. Its the one machine I regretted having to sell. I'm so stoked to finally see this forum turning around on these machines, and people really educating themselves on what they really are and not just assuming anymore, or taking sides based on the bad blood between the 2 builders and not on the machines themselves. Great job SlickSteel!!

slicksteel
01-19-2013, 11:46 AM
I cant wait for the adjustables to come out in a couple weeks, I'm gonna order a pair. I sold my original Impact right before xmas to help with funding gifts and I really do miss that thing. Its the one machine I regretted having to sell. I'm so stoked to finally see this forum turning around on these machines, and people really educating themselves on what they really are and not just assuming anymore, or taking sides based on the bad blood between the 2 builders and not on the machines themselves. Great job SlickSteel!!

yea they are such well made machines-all the parts really sync right-they are made to run how a linear should for sure -hard slides work great.
few more pics of mine-16071

slicksteel
01-20-2013, 01:01 PM
underside of frames-you see no set screws pushing against the motor can-its mounted like how a motor is supposed to.16091

Tat2dPinoy
01-20-2013, 09:53 PM
patiently waiting for the new insert slides :p

slicksteel
01-20-2013, 09:56 PM
patiently waiting for the new insert slides :p
yep both will be great-if you get the hard slide(which works great and less to lose) and dont like it he will swap it for you to the new one.

Tat2dPinoy
01-20-2013, 09:58 PM
my interest in the Impact is all your fault Slick! haha

slicksteel
01-20-2013, 10:01 PM
my interest in the Impact is all your fault Slick! haha
the best thing they are made in cali-usa - the original home of most rotary users!

Tat2dPinoy
01-20-2013, 10:13 PM
Do you prefer the bored out thumb screw? Or the forward weight of the solid thumbscrew?

slicksteel
01-20-2013, 11:22 PM
I like the bored out one for shading and the solid one for line

The Limey
01-22-2013, 05:50 PM
Just got this update from Todd, its official my Om Impact lives!

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darkness
01-29-2013, 08:37 AM
any infos about how the impact work with ttech ? or hawk grip ....

Noa
02-05-2013, 02:19 PM
My Impact 3.5 works like a dream shade color packs and lines super. If any of you love the Bishop, the Impact is an up grade- tighter smoother and more powerful. I still have my great blue Bishop that works like a charm, although I think she is neglected lately. And I'm getting my second Impact, but this one is a 4.2.

Noa
02-07-2013, 08:54 PM
My two powerful, linear, precise and quiet best Rotary machines I ever owned the pink one is a 3.5 and the gray one is a 4.2- Impact rotary machines by Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar?group_id=0) Thank you Todd ♥16759

tatu richie
02-07-2013, 09:27 PM
My two powerful, linear, precise and quiet best Rotary machines I ever owned the pink one is a 3.5 and the gray one is a 4.2- Impact rotary machines by Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar?group_id=0) Thank you Todd ♥16759

very very sexy

slicksteel
02-07-2013, 09:55 PM
Just got this update from Todd, its official my Om Impact lives!

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So limey how ya do you like your impact?
here is a cool video of them being made
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUTeLHGblns

The Limey
02-08-2013, 04:11 AM
So limey how ya do you like your impact?
here is a cool video of them being made
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUTeLHGblns

I'm scheduled for surgery and was told NOT to tattoo so I've only done a little bit with mine. Yeah, yeah it was too shiny for me to behave fully LOL! However, so far I'm super impressed: its very quiet, virtually vibration free (super important to me as I have nerve damage) and has a ton of punch even at low volts.

slicksteel
02-08-2013, 11:32 AM
Yea thats one of the many things I liked about them you can turn it down slow if you have a granny hand or want to do whips or certain needle texture effects etc. and it dont stall out or lose power like a lot of rotaries do.
good luck on your surgery!:)

rowdy
02-12-2013, 05:52 PM
Is Todd a member on this forum?? Just wondering why he hasn't commented I spoke with Todd today and man great things in the works for this company can't wait for the dart!!!!

Administrator
02-12-2013, 08:07 PM
Is Todd a member on this forum?? Just wondering why he hasn't commented I spoke with Todd today and man great things in the works for this company can't wait for the dart!!!!

As soon as i can get to a computer i can approve his account. Been away and today spent the day with my lawyer. I will get to it soon.

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tattood
03-07-2013, 10:53 PM
Man i have to agree with slicksteel , i got my impact today and the quality is amazing. There is zero left to right movement in the slide that is attributed the that loud as noise and vibration other derlin slide machines make. I took the back off and was amazed at the quality of this machine everything is so tight and so well put together its quite remarkable to say the least. Also the main advantage to this machine compare to other slides is there are no set screws holding the motor in place. I noticed on the other 2 big name slide machines that there sound changes depending on how much u tighten the set scres. None of that with the Impact. the motor is set so securely it seems it cant be moved. Also the back plate is a circuit board its crazynesss. super high tech machine. Thanks todd

Tengu315
03-07-2013, 11:28 PM
I took impact over the other one because I read on the impact site that one of the reasons why he(Todd ) left there and started his own was the lack of attention to quality and overall quality control ..you can clearly see what he means when you take one look at them.(impact).
And he was clearly the underdog at the time ..I like underdogs .
I think they deserve success .. Considering all the crap he took from people who never even tried the impact.
I wish him and his Crew good luck.

tattood
03-07-2013, 11:31 PM
I took impact over the other one because I read on the impact site that one of the reasons why he(Todd ) left there and started his own was the lack of attention to quality and overall quality control ..you can clearly see what he means when you take one look at them.(impact).
And he was clearly the underdog at the time ..I like underdogs .
I think they deserve success .. Considering all the crap he took from people who never even tried the impact.
I wish him and his Crew good luck.
agreed i feel the same so i started this group to get more people on board with the IMPACT..
It official here is the link the a page to post work done with your IMPACT MACHINEs or just show off what ur machine looks like. https://www.facebook.com/groups/443115469104665/

MickWrath
03-08-2013, 12:14 AM
I should update my Facebook one of these days it's old as hell, I will join up and post my 2 impacts homie. Todd is one of the nicest dudes alive and he's down to earth an real. His machines will do his talking and I know Kustom Creations will blow up big. His shit is top tier! Oh and for you ttech users just remove the stay up spring and you're golden. I spoke with Todd and let him know how they ran with ttechs and he said he would get some very light stay up springs just for ttech setups to make an incredibly smooth machine run smoother with no extra stress in the motor.

nivek
03-08-2013, 08:50 AM
Everything sounds great and I'm sure they are awesome machines but after his little shit-fit in Richies group I assure you I will never be buying machines from this guy.

OwlsDen
03-08-2013, 09:01 AM
Everything sounds great and I'm sure they are awesome machines but after his little shit-fit in Richies group I assure you I will never be buying machines from this guy.

What happened? Not trying to brew up trouble, just curious.

serial1313
03-08-2013, 09:18 AM
What happened? Not trying to brew up trouble, just curious. Yeah, I would be interested in seeing the situation "copy & pasted" on here. I am not a member of that group.

nivek
03-08-2013, 09:34 AM
Basically someone voiced their opinion, which may not have been and experienced one but he said he thought they were "ugly" (which I disagree with). And he went high school on him. Very unprofessional imo. Offered to pay someones airfare to basically get into a fight, just immature shit.

I think we have a good community and I think that how you handle yourself professionally speaks volumes.

Make a good product stand behind it and you should succeed.



Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) I've heard not great things and they are really ugly.
Wednesday at 8:40pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Lol.
Wednesday at 8:42pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ive never had one impact repair but I sure fix bishops daily as well as neo tats ect.good luck
Wednesday at 8:43pm
Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) Sorry if I offended? Haha.
Wednesday at 8:46pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) I kinda think u offended yourself with your lack of knowledge ..
Wednesday at 8:48pm
Donny Williams (https://www.facebook.com/slungbackink) i gotta side with Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) on this one the Impact is at the top of most everyones no give rotary list.lol..
Wednesday at 8:49pm ·
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) I guess roman.carl grace.and steve soto are all idiots for me making their machines then as well as many others..end of story..
Wednesday at 8:53pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ps my dart will be out next week.its ugly too so dont buy it..but jack rudy and mr cartoon have no prob.
Wednesday at 9:10pm
Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) Nah, I like the Dart.
Wednesday at 9:11pm
Donny Williams (https://www.facebook.com/slungbackink) how much is the dart gonna cost Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) ? and what about thos dampening inserts
Wednesday at 9:36pm
Travis Smith (https://www.facebook.com/travis.smith.332) Machines are only as ugly as the beholder, hell with my good looks I can make any machine look good.lmao,Good chatting with ya Todd.
Wednesday at 9:46pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Lol .I feel like im in highschool again.lol
Wednesday at 9:47pm
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) Tod pecker go fuck yourself you sure know how to build up a clientele by bashing everyone else
Wednesday at 9:53pm
Nivek Russell (https://www.facebook.com/kitchenertattoo) Only comment - if you make good machines that so many people love why do you get all uppity when one person says he doesn't like em. I get having pride in what you do, but "try one you may just like it" goes a lot further to me than getting snarky about it.
Wednesday at 9:56pm
Caleb Andrus (https://www.facebook.com/caleb.andrus.9) I want a Todd! Er... Todd's machine! Wait...that's still gay... I mean I want an impact rotary by Todd!
Wednesday at 9:56pm
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) I woulda bought one until I constantly here bashing on builders ill stick with the guys that let their machines speak for them
Wednesday at 9:57pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Rand.you are a tough guy far away.come to muse ink this weekend.
Wednesday at 10:15pm
Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) STOP!
Wednesday at 10:17pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ill pay you flight fair
Wednesday at 10:19pm
Bryan Santee (https://www.facebook.com/jesus.eldorado) did Randy say something tough?i missed something there for sure.hes allowed his opinion same as everyone here.Todd seriously offering to send someone airfare to come fight ya?im sure your machine runs nice but damn
Wednesday at 10:25pm ·
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) Keep digging a hole Todd your the one loosing business not me
Wednesday at 10:25pm
Donny Williams (https://www.facebook.com/slungbackink) ill i know is Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) has a backround as a Aestro aerospace engineer.. and to me that says he knows his stuff. also i have spoken to Todd and i seriously doubt he wants to fight randy my guess is hell fly him out and let him test run his machine.lol
Wednesday at 10:25pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Shit I just sold 3 machines while your dumb ass was working on a response.keep scrachin in illinois
Wednesday at 10:27pm
Nicholas Rivera (https://www.facebook.com/nick.rivera) Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) - I have a friend that loves Chris DeWitt's machines but still chooses to line with coil. Don't know if he gave it the collegiate try though. I can attest to their color laying ability though!
Wednesday at 10:28pm
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) If you need to bash people to make yourself look better ill spend my money elsewhere as for buying me a plane ticket.. Ill pass .. As for me scratching call it what you want but I have no time to argue with you I'm trying to uplift my fellow tattooers not down them..
Wednesday at 10:30pm
Nivek Russell (https://www.facebook.com/kitchenertattoo) Well I know what machines I won't be trying.

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OwlsDen
03-08-2013, 09:54 AM
Wow, thanks for sharing. Good thing there are a bunch of great builders out there as I certainly have lost interest in that one.

I suppose, just to play devils advocate here... Wouldn't it have been cheaper to send him a machine ( rather than air fare ), and have them judge it on it's merit ( and if they like it buy it, if not return it ). It also would have made him look like a builder willing to stand behind his product. Looks only go so far, I would take a good working machine before I picked a pretty one any day.

nivek
03-08-2013, 10:07 AM
Thats my frame of mind. If a builder said tell you what I will send you machine, try it - if you like it pay for it if you don't send it back, I would buy one on principal alone.

I have dealt with many of the builders on here and tried many machines - HM, Gaston, Nedz, Dan Kubin etc and I would buy again from each of them again, even though I haven't liked every machine, how you conduct yourself speaks volumes and every one of the guys I mentioned there seem fair, and run a great business.

I have heard some great thing about the impacts, i was a little hesitant because scab sites like Worldwide sell them, but they look like a solid little machine and the options to personalize add a great deal to it, fair price and a good warranty... all shot to hell for me.

tattood
03-08-2013, 10:09 AM
yes i agree with all u ^^both^^ said and definitly not his best moment but if u look at the conversation TODD didnt use any foul language until someone told him to fuck himself and then it went down hill from there, and if someone told me that the simple solution is either leave it alone, or the next best thing is to see if the dude will have a face to face confrontation. Im sure the other builder you speak of havent been challenged like that with a down right go fuck yourself, which is way out of line.

I have to say i have spoken to TODD and the dude hella cool, down to earth and has a backround as an areospace engineer and aside from the career he may have had, the schooling alone would make him an engineering mastermind.lol so yes i do think he is extremely knowledgeable and a bit cocky with his builds, but damn it seems he has the credentials to speak of other builds and what they are lacking, and if i was a builder Id take note of what Todd, even give him a call Im sure he'd be willing to help improve on their design. I have to say and i feel he hasnt had that respect in past situations that he most definitely deserves and may have a chip on his shoulder.

As for him fixing neotats and bishops, he does, he offered to improve my capo's noise by custom fitting a high tension spring at no charge, and i no someone that got one of his machines used it now he sent his vivace's to Todd to improve them, and my guess wood be at no cost. I dont see the harm in stating the facts, if im fixing a bishop or neo what the harm in sharing that information. also ud have to have a upclose look to see how far superior his machines are. :)

nivek
03-08-2013, 10:17 AM
That may be the case, but I'm no longer interested. All that bad could have been easily undone with a "hey I may have over-reacted sorry"

You are welcome to your opinion, and me mine, I just think people should know so they can make up their own mind.

tattood
03-08-2013, 10:26 AM
That may be the case, but I'm no longer interested. All that bad could have been easily undone with a "hey I may have over-reacted sorry"

You are welcome to your opinion, and me mine, I just think people should know so they can make up their own mind.

I agree.. as it was unfolding on facebook, i was thinking to myself , just stop commenting Todd your digging a hole for yourself with someone that has much respect amongst rotary users.. Im donny williams on that conversation i tried to diffuse it by saying:::

Donny Williams (https://www.facebook.com/slungbackink) ill i know is Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) has a backround as a Aestro aerospace engineer.. and to me that says he knows his stuff. also i have spoken to Todd and i seriously doubt he wants to fight randy my guess is hell fly him out and let him test run his machine.lol

Administrator
03-08-2013, 10:33 AM
Probably better to stay out of the argument... Also careful what you post where the internet is forever.

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Jack Steel
03-08-2013, 10:36 AM
why is it i only read the first fuck you as not being written by todd ?...
whatever comes after that is fully understandable , think if someone tells you to fuck off , wouldnt you say come here so we can have a chat?...
this is torn out of context i think , and if the machine is troughly the best out there , time will tell...

tattood
03-08-2013, 10:48 AM
[QUOTE=Administrator;73878]Probably better to stay out of the argument... Also careful what you post where the internet is forever.

Ur probably right it wasnt my place to say anything, its hard when i take a liking to someone and i see they are about to get wrongfully railroaded. As jack steel said Todd didn't throw the first FUCK YOU and i think alot of people where getting in on the debate late and didnt see that first comment that started the argument

artoftatt2
03-08-2013, 10:53 AM
I wrote the first fuck you because he started dogging on my homie for saying he diddint like his machine and then he started talking shit about other builders..

nivek
03-08-2013, 11:00 AM
As soon as he dogged Neo (who is in that forum) that was the beginning of the end for me. If it was as face to face I may have told him off, but I am very aware that my profile is for work more than personal, and my clients can see my posts.

One person not liking his machine turned into many not liking how he does what he does. The ONLY reason I post here was this is a semi private forum that isn't open to the general public.

In this industry we need a bit of an ego, no one wants to get tattooed by someone that "can probably do that", you NEED to have some confidence, but there's a line, and I think he crossed it.

nivek
03-08-2013, 11:05 AM
why is it i only read the first fuck you as not being written by todd ?...
whatever comes after that is fully understandable , think if someone tells you to fuck off , wouldnt you say come here so we can have a chat?...
this is torn out of context i think , and if the machine is troughly the best out there , time will tell...

the first comment he made about not liking the machine is posted here as is every other comment after nothing out of context.

Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ive never had one impact repair but I sure fix bishops daily as well as neo tats ect.good luck
Wednesday at 8:43pm

serial1313
03-08-2013, 11:06 AM
1st off, thank you Nivek for posting that so we could see what went down. I think he could have handled it smoother, but his WORK was being called "ugly"(what if you posted a piece on here & someone didn't offer critique(because they don't really understand form & function) & just straight up called it UGLY?) You would defend your work right? Then you state a fact that you know enough about other builds to be able to mend their shortcomings, then while defending your own knowledge & work someone else comes out of nowhere w/ a "Todd (Pecker)" (intentionally misspelled to add insult) go fuck yourself". Todd hadn't said anything like that to Randy(& possibly not anything even TO Randy @ that time. We don't know we can't see this since it's beginning). I don't know about YOU, but I don't let people talk to me like that for free. Also I think Todd is a bit up on Randy & a majority of others when it comes to his machines & from what I understand most of the other slide machines out there. How do you like all my parenthesis? Hahaha!

tattood
03-08-2013, 11:18 AM
the first comment he made about not liking the machine is posted here as is every other comment after nothing out of context.

Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ive never had one impact repair but I sure fix bishops daily as well as neo tats ect.good luck
Wednesday at 8:43pm

again, it is true I no some one that sent there vivace(2) to (TODD) to improve there function, as well as (CAPO's) and he offered to fix my capos (loose slide) for free.. I dont think the makers of (Bishop) and (Neotat), would offer to fix other competitors builds. Also maybe fix is the right word in some cases but maybe improve the machines wood be (better) word choice. but damn if what he said is true and i think it is , (thats not taking shit that is stating facts..)

(parenthesis 4 u serial.lol)

artoftatt2
03-08-2013, 11:19 AM
I don't appreciate the fact that he felt he had the right to openly bash the guy that started the liner slide machine... You know the one everyone copied? How bout someone's customers come into my shop and I start bashing how shitty their work is to try and sway their business how would that make you feel? What would you think of me if I did that?

MickWrath
03-08-2013, 11:22 AM
We are all human guys, and it obviously struck a nerve when his machines were bashed just as it struck a nerve with Art when Neo was bashed. We are human, it's natural emotional reaction and so anyone for Beers?

Tengu315
03-08-2013, 11:23 AM
This is why I focus on the machine it self ,rather then the service or the personality of the guy who builds them .... Like with the swashdrives.. Some say the service is good, some say they,re bad , and they say they're only human... It doesn't matter to me. Good service is great but it doesn't mean that they are the nicest guys on the planet,or I will get the same treatment every time ... Like with my own customers ... Shit happens and we're all only human.
Expectation is only a setup for disappointment ... We all make a fool of our selfs once in a Wylie . I know I do all the time.. Ha ha
And ultimately all I want is those great little machines that these guys make and MY success .. And if your cool with me I'm cool with you.

Live long and prosper ....and peace to all.

nivek
03-08-2013, 11:28 AM
(yes)(to)(beer)

MickWrath
03-08-2013, 11:34 AM
Haha good man!

Administrator
03-08-2013, 12:35 PM
I don't appreciate the fact that he felt he had the right to openly bash the guy that started the liner slide machine... You know the one everyone copied? How bout someone's customers come into my shop and I start bashing how shitty their work is to try and sway their business how would that make you feel? What would you think of me if I did that?

One builder openly bashing another is dirty pool.

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serial1313
03-08-2013, 12:36 PM
I don't appreciate the fact that he felt he had the right to openly bash the guy that started the liner slide machine... You know the one everyone copied? How bout someone's customers come into my shop and I start bashing how shitty their work is to try and sway their business how would that make you feel? What would you think of me if I did that? I would think you were a shithead. I understand what you are saying. Todd could have left out names & it would have gone a lot smoother.

tattood
03-08-2013, 12:50 PM
all that aside he didnt say neotats were shit he was defending his machines by stating that he fixes and improves neo tats. And i no he is telling the truth about that. the truth is the truth. also i remember when he came on this forum he gave major props to ray webb for paving the way for the impact

Administrator
03-08-2013, 12:56 PM
Lets be clear, fixing another builders machine because it was broken and the user would not send it back or simply modding it?

impact rotary machines
03-08-2013, 01:06 PM
wow good morning everyone.i see there is some confusion as to me so called bashing other builders.if you can read the messages in its full form i just stated the facts that yes i do repair and upgrade many machines.i even agreed on liking the john clark magnetic rotaries as well as the new stigma to the guy who was bashing me without knowing a thing about me or my machines.and in my introduction i gave props to ray webb for his innovations to the industry.so please get the facts straight before you post a false accusation on my behalf.

artoftatt2
03-08-2013, 02:04 PM
You know Todd you get more bees with honey .. And if anyone knows me I'm a real good guy who has no problem speaking my mind.. I stand behind what I say but their was no reason for you to throw all those guys under the buss .. Let your work speak for itself.. I don't hold grudges and have no issues with anyone as long as they don't disrespect me or anyone I consider a friend.

impact rotary machines
03-08-2013, 02:57 PM
well im glad i did not throw anyone under any buss.just was stating what i do.make and service/repair machines.and like you everyone that has had dealings with me knows im just a honest person trying to make machines to better their tattooing sessions at a reasonable price as well as give the best customer service i can.as far as bees and honey maybe you should pass that saying down to the initial disrespectful person. my intention was to just put my machine up as a option till some disrespectful people wanted to be heard at my expense.that was not cool.after all i have had to go through and endure to get to where im at f-yea im going to get a bit upset.

artoftatt2
03-08-2013, 03:08 PM
You as anyone else can be who you want to be and act how you want to..that's the great thing about living in this world.. But if someone doesn't like your product then leave it be.. I bet this whole situation would have played out a lot differently if things would have been left alone.. Getting angry is an automatic loss to anyone and at that point you've already lost the battle.. I don't have any quarrels with you, matter of fact I was interested in the dart too.. But honestly I don't care about the hype.. Do you and what you believe you have to do and ill do the same, good luck on your journey and I wish you the best...

impact rotary machines
03-08-2013, 03:20 PM
You as anyone else can be who you want to be and act how you want to..that's the great thing about living in this world.. But if someone doesn't like your product then leave it be.. I bet this whole situation would have played out a lot differently if things would have been left alone.. Getting angry is an automatic loss to anyone and at that point you've already lost the battle.. I don't have any quarrels with you, matter of fact I was interested in the dart too.. But honestly I don't care about the hype.. Do you and what you believe you have to do and ill do the same, good luck on your journey and I wish you the best...

i agree,good advice,my best to you and yours..

OwlsDen
03-08-2013, 05:07 PM
i agree,good advice,my best to you and yours..

I think it's big of you to come on here and defend yourself. Especially in what's seems to be a calm manner. I wish you the best. I can understand that everyone is passionate, we can all get the best of ourselves sometimes. I didn't an still haven't read the earlier portion where you were giving due respect to Ray.

Dan-tattoo
03-08-2013, 05:09 PM
Damn... after that i have to say.i love the impact,Neotat and bishop..but impact is now my best so far. todd bring me all the info, the respect and like 2 weeks of question about his machine and all that.. After that story i think some word would not be necessary, but everyone is Human and some day improve by his mistake..The Impact with speak for itself..Peace to all of you.

tattood
03-08-2013, 05:12 PM
I think it's big of you to come on here and defend yourself. Especially in what's seems to be a calm manner. I wish you the best. I can understand that everyone is passionate, we can all get the best of ourselves sometimes. I didn't an still haven't read the earlier portion where you were giving due respect to Ray.

http://www.rotarytattoo.com/showthread.php/7523-impact-rotary-machines-by-todd

right here man first page about half way down

FRANCO VESCOVI
03-08-2013, 05:13 PM
Todd is far from honest. He claims to be an aerospace engineer if you visit his Facebook "impact"m account. I am suing him as we speak for all the evil he has done. Everyone in southern cali that knows me and knows him knows how I took him off the streets when he was jobless and had not a dollar to his name and gave him a job sweeping my shop and then taught him everything about my machines, only to have him take my design to my old engineer and steal it and then stealing all mu customer list of clients and distributors which is why many of my Bishop customers were fooled by him when they were sold the Impact. Who remembers when he was calling his machine "the new bishop" until my lawyer stopped him. Before I gave him a job, he never even held a tattoo machine. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH GUYS!!

I don't need to defend what he did. I am confident the case in court will be in my favor and this will set a clear example of employees that steal from good bosses and how we WILL NOT LET IT GO UNPUNISHED.

Todd has a way of gaining favor with people that aren't close to the story and so they don't know what to believe but soon I will have some good news to share. He is a clear example of a bad employee and he also has burnt many bridges along the way. He stole from me while I was undergoing surgery for lung cancer and this shows what kind of guy he is. I have never met a compulsive lier such as him. I am confident he will be his own demise.He is a loose cannon and will say anything. If he replies to this post I won't even show him a reply back as it will be full of lies so this is my ONE response to this matter. Many close friends of mine that I tattoo with and live near will attest to my truth . All he has is a small crew of cheerleaders that he pays to talk good of his machine "or should I say MY MACHINE" such as slick steel who does commercial type reviews for the machine in exchange for free machines. This is not what this forum needs. Also it is clear that HE IS NOT a tattooer. Nor an "Aerospace engineer but just a con man that is peddling a machine that he doesn't even know how to use. Truth will prevail and will be an example to all!!!

Administrator
03-08-2013, 05:17 PM
If you guys are dealing with this in court please keep you details between your lawyers. Its in BOTH your best interests.

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FRANCO VESCOVI
03-08-2013, 05:23 PM
Basically someone voiced their opinion, which may not have been and experienced one but he said he thought they were "ugly" (which I disagree with). And he went high school on him. Very unprofessional imo. Offered to pay someones airfare to basically get into a fight, just immature shit.

I think we have a good community and I think that how you handle yourself professionally speaks volumes.

Make a good product stand behind it and you should succeed.



Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) I've heard not great things and they are really ugly.
Wednesday at 8:40pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Lol.
Wednesday at 8:42pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ive never had one impact repair but I sure fix bishops daily as well as neo tats ect.good luck
Wednesday at 8:43pm
Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) Sorry if I offended? Haha.
Wednesday at 8:46pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) I kinda think u offended yourself with your lack of knowledge ..
Wednesday at 8:48pm
Donny Williams (https://www.facebook.com/slungbackink) i gotta side with Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) on this one the Impact is at the top of most everyones no give rotary list.lol..
Wednesday at 8:49pm ·
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) I guess roman.carl grace.and steve soto are all idiots for me making their machines then as well as many others..end of story..
Wednesday at 8:53pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ps my dart will be out next week.its ugly too so dont buy it..but jack rudy and mr cartoon have no prob.
Wednesday at 9:10pm
Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) Nah, I like the Dart.
Wednesday at 9:11pm
Donny Williams (https://www.facebook.com/slungbackink) how much is the dart gonna cost Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) ? and what about thos dampening inserts
Wednesday at 9:36pm
Travis Smith (https://www.facebook.com/travis.smith.332) Machines are only as ugly as the beholder, hell with my good looks I can make any machine look good.lmao,Good chatting with ya Todd.
Wednesday at 9:46pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Lol .I feel like im in highschool again.lol
Wednesday at 9:47pm
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) Tod pecker go fuck yourself you sure know how to build up a clientele by bashing everyone else
Wednesday at 9:53pm
Nivek Russell (https://www.facebook.com/kitchenertattoo) Only comment - if you make good machines that so many people love why do you get all uppity when one person says he doesn't like em. I get having pride in what you do, but "try one you may just like it" goes a lot further to me than getting snarky about it.
Wednesday at 9:56pm
Caleb Andrus (https://www.facebook.com/caleb.andrus.9) I want a Todd! Er... Todd's machine! Wait...that's still gay... I mean I want an impact rotary by Todd!
Wednesday at 9:56pm
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) I woulda bought one until I constantly here bashing on builders ill stick with the guys that let their machines speak for them
Wednesday at 9:57pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Rand.you are a tough guy far away.come to muse ink this weekend.
Wednesday at 10:15pm
Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) STOP!
Wednesday at 10:17pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Ill pay you flight fair
Wednesday at 10:19pm
Bryan Santee (https://www.facebook.com/jesus.eldorado) did Randy say something tough?i missed something there for sure.hes allowed his opinion same as everyone here.Todd seriously offering to send someone airfare to come fight ya?im sure your machine runs nice but damn
Wednesday at 10:25pm ·
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) Keep digging a hole Todd your the one loosing business not me
Wednesday at 10:25pm
Donny Williams (https://www.facebook.com/slungbackink) ill i know is Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) has a backround as a Aestro aerospace engineer.. and to me that says he knows his stuff. also i have spoken to Todd and i seriously doubt he wants to fight randy my guess is hell fly him out and let him test run his machine.lol
Wednesday at 10:25pm
Todd Pekar (https://www.facebook.com/todd.pekar) Shit I just sold 3 machines while your dumb ass was working on a response.keep scrachin in illinois
Wednesday at 10:27pm
Nicholas Rivera (https://www.facebook.com/nick.rivera) Mike Beecher (https://www.facebook.com/beecherarts) - I have a friend that loves Chris DeWitt's machines but still chooses to line with coil. Don't know if he gave it the collegiate try though. I can attest to their color laying ability though!
Wednesday at 10:28pm
Randy Willard (https://www.facebook.com/randy.willard.988) If you need to bash people to make yourself look better ill spend my money elsewhere as for buying me a plane ticket.. Ill pass .. As for me scratching call it what you want but I have no time to argue with you I'm trying to uplift my fellow tattooers not down them..
Wednesday at 10:30pm
Nivek Russell (https://www.facebook.com/kitchenertattoo) Well I know what machines I won't be trying.

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1. he is not an aerospace engineer but a lier.
2> how can he call anyone a scratcher when todd doesn't even tattoo?
3. todd will show more of his colors soon. just wait, he's a live one!!!
4. I can't believe how easily tattoo artists can be fooled!! He claims to have built all my machines while working for me but ever since I fired him my company has grown. He may very well be the most interesting man in the world. He is calling people out to fight? how funny, He tried to put a restraining order on me lol. I would love the opportunity to fight him one on one in my friends gym... I guess I am calling him out? I will post the video if he takes my challenge, All legal of course..

fkirons
03-08-2013, 05:24 PM
Pretty messed up what unfolded on facebook

artoftatt2
03-08-2013, 05:26 PM
Now does everyone understand what the hell I was talking about?

MickWrath
03-08-2013, 05:31 PM
Didn't we just establish that bashing a builder was not in good tact? This should be taken to email and not on public forum. The bad blood does not need to be spilled into this forum. In Todd's post I didn't read anything of him openly bashing builders but it's ok for Franco to? There are two sides to every story and this one doesn't involve any of us. Choose the machine that works best for you not based on the bullshit life carries with it. Mick-

tattood
03-08-2013, 05:32 PM
DO YOUR RESEARCH GUYS!!

All he has is a small crew of cheerleaders that he pays to talk good of his machine "or should I say MY MACHINE" such as slick steel who does commercial type reviews for the machine in exchange for free machines. This is not what this forum needs. Also it is clear that HE IS NOT a tattooer. Nor an "Aerospace engineer but just a con man that is peddling a machine that he doesn't even know how to use. Truth will prevail and will be an example to all!!!


U had me intentively listening to what you were saying until u started accusing a respect member of this forum of taking free machines for a positive review.. and i dont know man i just had a CAPO and it was not near th quality that Todd's, IMPACT... Dude ur machines sound almost as loud as a coil.. and the vibration is ridiculous. so i dont know TODD but i can say his machine is much better made than yours and the only reason i say all this is the swipe at SLICKSTEEL

impact rotary machines
03-08-2013, 05:36 PM
1. he is not an aerospace engineer but a lier.
2> how can he call anyone a scratcher when todd doesn't even tattoo?
3. todd will show more of his colors soon. just wait, he's a live one!!!
4. I can't believe how easily tattoo artists can be fooled!! He claims to have built all my machines while working for me but ever since I fired him my company has grown. He may very well be the most interesting man in the world. He is calling people out to fight? how funny, He tried to put a restraining order on me lol. I would love the opportunity to fight him one on one in my friends gym... I guess I am calling him out? I will post the video if he takes my challenge, All legal of course..

im not going to even bother to addressing all the lies franco puts out.that guy could not tell the truth on sodium thiopental.total fakn liar.didnt i just serve you with papers for trying to trademark impact rotary tattoo machines under your name.nothing you spew is true.i feel sorry for you.i like how you so called took me off the streets lol.i saved your ass by copying ray webbs machine for you to make our own.i still have the recipts from the motors i bought under kustom creations.fakn dago wop.sueing me lol keep lieint as your currently being brought up on fraud and patent infringement.

johndameart
03-08-2013, 05:42 PM
Holy crap, i didnt realize what i just clicked on, I was so lost on where this whole thing went to cause it took me to the end, had to back track, GOD DA#N!

MickWrath
03-08-2013, 05:43 PM
Todd just got bashed for way less than what Franco just posted, so does this mean we will have bishop haters too or does this not count? Here's why I have Impacts... Tried the capo and it was a rattletrap and a piece of junk, sold it, I've had Neos and I've had good luck with them and have used them for years. I tried the impact and it's an improvement on the neo in every way so I personally like it better. I judge machines first and foremost.

Administrator
03-08-2013, 05:45 PM
Enough, take your fight elsewhere! I don't have the patience to get involved in these fights. Take this to court civil or criminal I don't care just keep it off this site.