Quote Originally Posted by hendricksonart.com View Post
Sucked the needle up into the tube just a hair more problem solved. I use curved mags and had the middle of the needle hang just barely over the edge of the tube. Which just seemed to be a bit much for how I tattoo. Still like the machine, I think I just prefer a stroke a hair longer so I can use the tips more and see what im doing a little easier.
You mention curved mags, I use them also, but the ones with only a slight curve. Too much curve might be forcing you into too much protrusion. Persevere with the Bishop, I have one,out of my arsenal it's the most versatile machine of all ,no fooling with adjustments,just turn it up or down.