Machine Reviews: Rotaryworks 2-Piece Aluminium, and Rotaryworks "Springer" Models.

[peter clements]

A simple thing I always do with any machine I'm setting up. I place my grommet in the needle bar eyelet first,then I give the eyelet a nip up with pliers,then I try it on the armature nipple,if just right, into the tube it goes and then set up the machine.

[wildboy]

the only niggle with these machines is it would be nice to have a back stop on the a bar to stop the grommet fouling on the frame.I have modified the 2 I have other than that I love em . If I had to pick just one machine out of my top drawer then the rotaryworks would be it.

how did you modify it?

[OwlsDen]

I think he is saying to put the grommet in the needle eyelet first. Then squeeze it a little tighter with a pair of pliers ( zange ) and then put it on the a-bar. It isn't a bad idea

[peter clements]

I think he is saying to put the grommet in the needle eyelet first. Then squeeze it a little tighter with a pair of pliers ( zange ) and then put it on the a-bar. It isn't a bad idea

It's a common sense method. Surely we've all noticed ,all armature nipples vary in thickness,and also needlebar eyelets vary aswell.

[tugg]

I modified mine by making my own plastic washer so it was an interference fit on the abar so it sat just off the back of the frame , simple to do . that way yo can run a needle with a bit of give on the abar . I even remember someone saying they wrapped a bit of cotton soaked in super glue round the abar a couple of times to form a small ridge .
Like I said ,It was my only niggle with this machine and once your machine has eaten a couple of grommets you do 1 of 2 things, put your needles on real tight or put something on there to stop it sliding back if you like a bit of give.

[No Iron Machines]

HELLO,

but this machines, with the spring on top, gonna make the needles always stop OUTSIDE the tube....

[OwlsDen]

So I don't know how much I can say that hasn't already been said here. But, I whole heartily agree. Dale's machines are great. I am sure some of that has to be the motor he uses. It has a lot of speed and power. I bought the aluminum one piece ( knuckle duster / brass knuckles ) machine from Zapp. I am almost certain that it performs exactly like the two piece machine. For the money it can't be beat. Almost as quiet as my Neo Tat, and runs fast. Slams color in. The best way I can describe it, is that it does exactly what you want it to do. This might have been the most relaxed I have ever been tattooing. I can't say enough good things about it.

[Zapp]

I am glad you like it ! If someone said he dont like, i would not understand ! I dont have used the 6 v motor but i thing the 12 v is better especialy when you change the machine ! You dont have to play around with volts/up and down !

[rotaryworks]

Hi all not been on here for a while I have read all your post ant the review on my machines I don't know what to say I very honoured by all your post I thank each and every one of you for all you kind support and your comment many many thanks I really a,m honoured ........respect

[MFresh]

Dales machines are GREAT !! I have 2 knuckle duster (brass knuckles)

I also had the grommet problem. (the only problem) and the way around it is just use paper towel instead of grommet. 1" x 1" and fold it twice. Bam, problem solved.

Great machine. Lines like a beast. Color packing and grey wash ....beast !!