New Spektra Machine + DarkLab Updates!

**serial1313** · 10-01-2013, 08:23 PM

I think he is talking about the machine pictured up top that looks like a DD. I think you were saying that it was being made to work w/ the RPG & cartridges only.

**johndameart** · 10-01-2013, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by fkirons_kayleigh

Sorry for the forum neglect lately, the whole FK crew has been busy getting ready for some pretty big announcements!
We've been working on the Spektra Direkt:
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No official launch date just yet, but the machine will work with regular needles and cartridge systems.

We're also excited to announce an update on the DarkLab RPG Grips and Delta Footswitches... Thanks to all of the amazing feedback we've been receiving, we'll now be offering both in color! The Grips and FootSwitch will now be available in Bubblegum, Seafoam, Tangerine, Toxic Green, GunMetal, and Ruby, with the FootSwitch also available in Black.
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You can see the full line of colors on the FK Irons website here.

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We'll still be accepting pre-orders on FKIrons.com through the Labor Day weekend, and all forum discount codes will be active.

"ForumRPG" will get you $15 off your choice of the Aluminum or Delrin RPG Grip;
"ForumFootSwitch" will get you a free RCA cord,
and "ForumCombo" will give you the $15 off and free cord when ordering both!

... We'll have more exciting news coming up soon

Totally parting with my inkjecta flite for this machine

**nRKreate** · 10-02-2013, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by fkirons

What I've been using since day one is seran Wrap for packing. Like the 3M type. It's about 4"-5" wide and it's really stretchy. I wrap my grip while stretching it and bringing it close to the lip.

I layouts the RPG really good because it copies the ergonomic profile of tube allowing me to get a good hand grip.

To cut it off just stretch and pull and it will cut off while sticking to the grip without the need to use tape to secure the end of wrap to the tube.

Here is what I'm talking about.
Impermeable, so works great as barrier. It's the same thing I use to wrap my arm rest after placing a bib on the rest part.

http://podsboxes.com/free-shipping/s...plastic-wrap-3

Gaston
FK Irons - Spektra Rotary
www.fkirons.com

With alittle experimenting with it, I found a solution. I put the grip in an Eikon machine bag with the tip of the bag at the end, snipped off the tip then wrapped Sensi-wrap (the stretchy bandage tape that only sticks to itself) around the grip to the desired thickness. This worked really well for me because the tape is very grippy and the bag covers the wingnut incase I want to adjust the depth during the tattoo. It worked great! But thank you so much for the reply to my question, Gaston!

**darkness** · 10-02-2013, 06:27 PM

yes i mean the machine on the top of the thread that looks like a dd ...

**serial1313** · 10-02-2013, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by darkness

yes i mean the machine on the top of the thread that looks like a dd ...

I think it's intended for cartridges only.

**fkirons** · 10-02-2013, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by darkness

yes i mean the machine on the top of the thread that looks like a dd ...

I was messing with you. We are fine tuning the system. We are assuming that we'll have first ones out by or before Christmas. One thing for sure is that it will be out when has passed all prototype stages and it's ready to go.

Gaston
FK Irons - Spektra Rotary
www.fkirons.com

**DougHardy** · 10-03-2013, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by nRKreate

With alittle experimenting with it, I found a solution. I put the grip in an Eikon machine bag with the tip of the bag at the end, snipped off the tip then wrapped Sensi-wrap (the stretchy bandage tape that only sticks to itself) around the grip to the desired thickness. This worked really well for me because the tape is very grippy and the bag covers the wingnut incase I want to adjust the depth during the tattoo. It worked great! But thank you so much for the reply to my question, Gaston!

Just make sure you check with clients about latex allergies before you use the sensi-wrap. Good idea though!

**cagelavey** · 10-03-2013, 07:23 PM

hey "gaston". just curious, but im seeing a lot of things on here about heavier cams giving the machine that little extra something that people look for when using rotaries. what are your thoughts on this, and do you ever think there might be a brass cam in the halos future?

**cagelavey** · 10-03-2013, 07:38 PM

What I've been using since day one is seran Wrap for packing. Like the 3M type. It's about 4"-5" wide and it's really stretchy. I wrap my grip while stretching it and bringing it close to the lip.

I layouts the RPG really good because it copies the ergonomic profile of tube allowing me to get a good hand grip.

To cut it off just stretch and pull and it will cut off while sticking to the grip without the need to use tape to secure the end of wrap to the tube.

Here is what I'm talking about.
Impermeable, so works great as barrier. It's the same thing I use to wrap my arm rest after placing a bib on the rest part.

http://podsboxes.com/free-shipping/s...plastic-wrap-3

Gaston
FK Irons - Spektra Rotary
www.fkirons.com

http://www.amazon.com/Stretch-Wrap-W...2+stretch+wrap

just thought id share this too, good deal at 4 dollars a roll