New Guy

I just signed up and I know next to nothing about rotary machines.
I've been tattooing and building coil machines for about twenty years. In recent history I've realized that rotaries have come a long way and I'm getting more and more interested.
The Swash Drive was the first to peak my interest but I never got around to trying one. The Stigma Hyper also caught my attention but it always seems to be out of stock.

The Tattooed Pirate Rapier machines have recently sparked a new interest and that guy seems to be on the ball. He is answering my questions promptly and I'm getting close to trying one out. It's a big move for a 20 year Tattooer/(coil) machine builder.

I'm looking forward to hearing input from the rest of you.

Johnny

well welcome to the show.. tattooed pirate will set you up right.. there are also alot of the builder on this site.. like the neo tat, rotary works, the bishop.. look around and be active..no one will bite you

I checked your webb site out..nice shop and nice work .. again enjoy the site and be active

welcome

welcome abroad Johnny! feel free to post up any questions bud

Welcome to the forum Johnny, feel free to post away we are a friendly bunch (well mostly LOL!) and don't bite :)

A Up Johnny!

Hi there!
True rotarys have came a long way (lots of very nice builders on here with well made machines)but coils are still cool to-just more tools to add to your box.
If you want to go light on the coil end ditch the heavy ones and check out FKI aluminums -run smooth,light and low volts.

Thanks everyone.
I've made plenty of light weight machines including aluminum frames. I'm actually thinking about changing over to disposable tubes. Even my lightest coil machines would be to top heavy for them.

What brand of tubes have you tried so far?