Looking for a adjustable rotary

[stickboie]

im on the market for a new machine this week. i was looking at one of the Stigma bazzrer V2 or the Dragonfly, but i heard that the stroke on the Stigma V2 has a longer stroke than the DF. also just read the review on the bazooka by Dino Casarin, but couldent find anything about his adj. version. i took a look at the Inkjecta specific machine, not really my style. im also not using a RCA cord, so the Nedz is out. i have two Special Technique machines that i love, and a direct drive Rotary Works that i never use. i really want to try a adj. machine and see what els available. im open to anything. custom or not. ive found a ton of crap out there. rip offs, replicas, knock offs, and thats the last thing i want. id like to know what you guy think the best overall adjustable rotary is, so that im not just pissing my money away for another machine that will just sit in my drawer looking pretty. Thanks. Giancarlo

[skinmech]

Ok, so you are looking for an Adjustable Machine, or one with a Give System. In my opinion, it is not a simple case of just suggesting one Machine, as certain Factors need to be considered.....As you know there are Various Give systems on the Market...You have Springs, Knobs, Plugs, Sliders and Clips etc, etc...Then, you have machines with infinite Give, almost to the extreme that they are useless for laying ink, as they hit too soft, on the other hand, you have Machines, that even on the Softest setting, they still pack a punch.I find Lining, pretty hard to do on certain Adj Machines, and they are more suited to Color work, and carry out that function brilliantly.....With that out of the way...For an adjustable Machine, with No Maintanence, that lines Like a Cranker, and Colours like a champ...Swashdrive Gen7......For a Great All rounder, that will line,but, is better at Color...The Action Rotary....Then there is not much to separate, the rest which are all excellent at all aspects of color work (depending on how much throw you like and your handspeed).....Hyper V2, Bizarre, D/fly, etc etc etc...So I suggest a Swashdrive Gen 7...And it has a Clippy version....Simple,LOL...Will be fun to see how many different suggestions you get.

[Sage Oz]

I was about to say a gen7 as well. I've only used a gen6 which is an amazing all arounder with no adjustment, but I never needed it. I have heard that the stroke adjustments work great and you can choose between a hard clip for color or a soft clip for dampening for lining or BnG. They do have metal body versions both SS and bronze though in limited numbers. Of course there is the Whip which is the most easily and widestest range adjustable of all. If its only stroke length and not give adjustments, then a Kubin cranker is the best liner I ever used including coils and damn capable at everything else and a great value. The adjustable stigma hyper is also an amazing machine, a lot like the swashdrive gen7. Hope this helps...

[stickboie]

I guess what im looking for is a machine that can do it all. Line, shade, and pack color. I havent done any research on the Gen 7 yet. But i have seen the whip in person. Feels cheep in my hand. Never saw the brass / aluminum one tho. As for the Kubin cranker, im gonna send him a message on Facebook and find out some more about it. As of now i think im leaning towards the bizarre V2. My friend uses one and he loves it. But he also isent a member here and doesent what els is available.

[skinmech]

I prefer to do my background checks first,....Are you just looking for Machine specs, and running styles, well just go to Machine Reviews..and Pick one...My Friend uses an Old Push and Pull, me I prefer a Ride on...Shit, Bro, don't matter a flying fuk what your friend runs...LOL...

[skinmech]

I asked a question years ago, about what Machine was best for me...The Dude looked at me and said..Look on your Machine like a Wife, if she is good, she will do things for you, that would make other Men Blush...I think that says it all.....Wise words, even all these years later.....

[stickboie]

I know it goesent matter what my friend likes. Thats why im asking on here what you guys think is the best over all machine.

[skinmech]

You asked what was the best Machine for you, that's why I answered your original question...Not the best machine overall....

[stickboie]

your right. Well i guess what i ment was, what do you guys think is the best over all adjustable rotaty is out there? And your thoughts about it.

[Barren]

i have both a dragonfly and a bizarre v2, and IMO there both very good solid machines my personal pref at the moment is the bizarre i find the extra throw nice as i tend to ride the needle, it does sit higher in the hand than the dragonfly and i find its louder in general.
both of these machines have a pretty heavy price tag so would be really good to get hands on with your options before laying out the cash,
also the hyper v2 is a great bit of kit