Best machine with a shorter stroke

[gangstajay]

I remember when he posted that thread...

[Derby Bel]

check the new bizarre v2 from Stigma , you can switch on stroke lengths

http://stigma-rotary-tattoo.com/cms/

The website says the stroke length is between 3 - 5mm, so it's a little longer than I'm after. No doubt a fantastic machine though.

[Derby Bel]

Treasure Chest 2.5mm, 3.2mm and 4.2mm all in one machine with no extra parts to by or swap out.

What is the expected cost on these? Also how much lead time do you need?

[Alie K]

Even if the stroke on a machine is a little longer, you can just raise your voltage a little and not hang your needles out as much to get that shorter stroke. There are lots of artists out there who do that.

I love my mid stroke and short stroke neotat for black and grey, though I also enjoy using my rotaryworks and the occasional swash. Some of those machines have a huge stroke, some not so much. I just adjust the needle throw by moving my tube.

[peter clements]

Even if the stroke on a machine is a little longer, you can just raise your voltage a little and not hang your needles out as much to get that shorter stroke. There are lots of artists out there who do that.

I love my mid stroke and short stroke neotat for black and grey, though I also enjoy using my rotaryworks and the occasional swash. Some of those machines have a huge stroke, some not so much. I just adjust the needle throw by moving my tube.

Funny you should mention this. Today I did some B&G using my special technique slingshot, it has a very long stroke,yet I was getting some great results,really smooth no stippling,and you ought to see it pack color.

[Derby Bel]

The website says the stroke length is between 3 - 5mm, so it's a little longer than I'm after. No doubt a fantastic machine though.

My bad, I was looking at the Hyper v2. I'll check out the Bizarre info some more seeing as it goes down to 2.6mm.