Storm a100 Rotary Tattoo Machine review

**vsprotoss** · 01-09-2012, 01:32 PM

I had the lucky chance of being one of the first to receive the Storm a100 rotary machine ( http://www.frictiontattoo.com/store/...oducts_id=1797 ) and it's a thing of beauty for the price. So far, it's been working great and I was able to do some great lining and color packing work. I slapped in the 5mm long stroke bearing it was hitting hard at only 7 or so volts. At first, I was thinking it would be a nice backup rotary for a buck fitty but it ended up running like it can be a daily driver. It is a armature bar driven rotary like the stealth crap (storm rotary looks way better by the way), however, this machine runs better and looks better than the stealth as advertised on their product description. I like how it comes with 3 bearings for short, medium, and long but the long 5mm was what really blew me away.

Anyways, I thought I'd share this with everyone. For the price, this thing is great. I'd say it's atleast a good backup for all the $300+ rotary machines out there. I picked it up after I purchased my second Nedz rotary which I also love from friction tattoo supply. I'll try to post pics or somethiing when I get back from vacation. Thought I'd just share my experience with everyone.

**slicksteel** · 01-09-2012, 01:38 PM

cool, was thinking on getting one of those-I buy there needles now they are very well made with a good backing paper that is easy to peel off.I have also had great customer service with them to.

**gangstajay** · 01-09-2012, 02:48 PM

looks like they copied the ben right a lil, but hey has a nice look. thanks for sharing

**thesmokingmirror** · 01-09-2012, 10:11 PM

Looks good from here

having 3 strokes is a definite plus, only concern is build quality and motor. Post up more when you break it in!

**OwlsDen** · 01-09-2012, 10:23 PM

The website states "premium Japanese motor" so we can assume Mabuchi.

***Administrator*** · 01-10-2012, 08:21 PM

I would doubt it even is any quality maubuchi motor if it is. This looks like they took a stealth and married it to the cousin of a ben wight "Jonsey" rotary. The motor looks like the same flat can plastic housed motor that is used in the other knock off they sell called the shadow.

**Ta2GeezerUK** · 01-11-2012, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsDen

The website states "premium Japanese motor" so we can assume Mabuchi.

Lesson 1 in the great scheme of life! ...Never assume anything!!

**OwlsDen** · 01-11-2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Ta2GeezerUK

Lesson 1 in the great scheme of life! ...Never assume anything!!

Haha of course! I was being a tad sarcastic. I think we can be pretty sure that it is the stealth in sheep's clothes ;-)

**gangstajay** · 01-12-2012, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Administrator

I would doubt it even is any quality maubuchi motor if it is. This looks like they took a stealth and married it to the cousin of a ben wight "Jonsey" rotary. The motor looks like the same flat can plastic housed motor that is used in the other knock off they sell called the shadow.

you are correct about the stealth and ben wright machine..looks like they had a baby..