Got my Bazooka

[Bishopbyname]

This is going to be a pretty short review. The last time i was this frustrated with a purchase was when i bought a German Evolution, the difference is that machine didn't cost me 480 euros! I switched the machine on and 10 minutes into running it, this happened:
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There is no securing device on the bearing so because of the angle of the crank it simply flew off! I adjusted the angle by loosening the cam bearing and highering it up but i shouldn't have to do that. Most other machines have secure parts that don't fly off after 10 minutes.

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This 2nd picture clearly shows the crank making contact with the cam bearing. This is a very basic measurement error! There only needs to be 1mm clearance! It makes the machine have a terrible sound and action, preventing it from running or sounding smooth and contributing the the issue of the crank flying off. To say i feel robbed is an understatement! I love buying and trying new machines but situations like this make mewant to stick to the builders i know deliver every time.

Sorry it's a negative review but hopefully i can give you guys food for thought before parting with your hard earned cash.

[peter clements]

Send it back man, and demand some compo for your shipping costs. Dino is a decent bloke I'm sure he'll be fair with you.

[alexander]

+1
the Builder for the price can Help you NO ?
Shit ! it's not $100 here but €480 !
This is THE MINIMUM I think !?! I understand too why many tattoo artists often speak of Inkjecta, RapierII or Neotat . . .
(But German Rotary work well .^. for me no problem)
Respect

[skinmech]

Hey Bishop, I hate when things don't go to plan....Defo send it back, I am sure all costs will be reimbursed..Such a pity you never got to try it out, the more i use it, the more I love it...I ran mine yesterday, and packed colour with an 18rs, by simply"Lining" the areas needed to be hit with Colour, sooo powerful, and it is a great Machine...

[Bishopbyname]

I've already received a message from Dino. Seems like a good guy. I don't know either to get a new 1 as a replacement or ask for a refund?

[aurelien]

It sucks, I would give it a go though it looks like a very nice machine and Dino's a very good builder.

[skinmech]

Ask for a New One.......................Only saying....

[asA]

Wait.... Where did you buy it for 480€? He sells the non adjustable one for 300€. That's sucky that it broke like that. I had the same problems with all 3 of my martini davincis. I had to take them apart and tinker with them before I liked them.

[wildboy]

Its strange it seems like the machines werent tested before they were sent out...

[Sage Oz]

I'd try a replacement first unless the rest of the build turns you off. Maybe it was a fluke error? That's weird that it would be sent with such an obvious malady...