RW MKII Springer Review...With a Difference..

[skinmech]

Ok, so I got my RW MKII Springer a few weeks back, this is the Production Model, so it’s the one that is now available direct from Dale ....
I only run “no give” Rotaries, RW, Old Timer, Blitz....I am a long time user and lover of the OG Springer, because, ironically, it hits like a “no give” Machine when needed..

So, I got this about 2 weeks back and decided to use it on every tattoo I was working on ...I Lined with it, Shaded, Packed and carried out B&G and even tried some Dot work...If I am being honest, I tried to find a fault with it, remember this, as I will come back to it...Or at least a weakness, because the price suggests a low end Machine. So for a change, I decided to look for negatives..
It comes with two Springs, a Soft and a Hard, and they are colour coded, and take 15 secs to change over, simply, undo the thumb screw on the shaft, slacken off and remove the adjuster screw, pop out the spring, and change over, replace the adjuster screw, and tighten the thumb screw..It really is as simple as that..

So, remember, I was trying to be objective, and find any issues, as I know Dale prefers to tackle a problem, than to have a pat on the back...So, I kept the Soft spring in, and decided to Line with a Tight7RL...I kept the adjuster tightened down...And I was disappointed, as it worked like a treat, the 3.5mm stroke meant I could line the way I like with a nice “hang”..So, not to be out done, I changed over to a curved 13mag, and opened the adjuster a quarter turn... “There is at least two full turns on the adjuster, so the range of give is pretty extensive”...It ran the mag without any issues, as I said, I prefer hard hitting “no give” machines, so some people would prefer to open up the adjuster another quarter turn...
So on my quest to find a flaw in this build I decided to change over to the Hard spring...I always line with Coils, so, I tightened down the adjuster, then cracked it open half a turn, just to get some “bounce”...I loaded up a 9RL, and it really lined without a problem, I had to slow my handspeed just a touch, it runs faster than a Cranker, so you might have an idea what I mean...
I then ran it, with the Hard spring for some B&G, I ran it with just 2mm of “needle” and worked off the tube tip, was almost effortless, but, IMO fast hand is needed....

I ran both Hard and Soft springs for Shading/Blending and tbh, your preference will dictate what spring you prefer, the Soft spring “compressed”, is like the Hard spring “fully opened”, so basically, both springs complement each other....

I kept the Hard spring in for some Dot work, adjuster tightened all the way down, and “in and out” you can hear it bogging down and that is your “signal” that it is time to move on to the next dot..

I am from Coils, so I love the weight, it is nicely balanced, and the Brass absorbs any vibrations..I honestly can’t find any issues worth mentioning, and is it better than the OG Springer...I will reserve judgement, as I still love the OG Springer....Is the MKII worth the money, LOL, FUK YEAH.

If this was £75/$100 more expensive, it would still be Great Value for Money..
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I intentionally left out the Volts I ran the Machine at, simply because, this is just a Review, not an Instruction Guide, I am sure you will all understand...I am happy to provide specifics, Please feel free to PM me....

[Neo]

Nice, , those RW machines are awesome. I have a 4.5 stroke and 3.5 and there so good im gonna stick with these. I already sold 2 of my crankers and a stingray as im using Dales machines at the moment and there gonna be daily workhorses. If you never tried one grab one. No gives are great and they run smooth and are as quiet as a neotat which I love, also very low vibration on these, perfect little machines. I thought they were big but they are actualy small in the hand :-) ..... For springer give I use thick walled silicone groms , works like a charm when I want give or some damp.

[skinmech]

Yep, a soft "squishy" gromm works wonders on any DD Machine, and offers a nice dampening effect...I mostly use them on my harder hitting Direct Drive Orbitals, Old timer etc, and my harder hitting Rotaries, RW Classic and the Blitz...

[reigningink]

That's it.... I'm ordering one. So many possative reviews.... I guess I have to have one. This is yet another review that made my decision easy. Thanks skinmech

[skinmech]

No probs, just spreading the word, LOL...

[Dom]

Unbelievable review man!! Just like reigningink, I think i'll ordering 1 now!!

[Heath]

Dale just sent a replacement motor for my friend's RW direct drive completely free of charge the other day to the US, shipping and all. That alone blew my mind that a guy is that upfront about his machines.

[skinmech]

Motors take 5 mins to swap over....Just make sure your "drive mech" runs nice and linear...If the cam is too far forward, then it makes the machine more noisy, as it is working harder.....I have a tutorial on here, to show changing the motor on the Triple, it is more or less the same procedure, only easier,LOL..

[casey]

Already own a og brass spinger which i use every day and have an old aluminium standard RW that I simply dont use (couldn't bear to part with it either!) contacted Dale regarding a new style spring system in aluminium to fit this model. Two days later and the post man drops it off ( along with a new 12V motor which Dale chose not to charge me for!) This has rejuvenated an unused machine into a daily workhorse without doubt, incredibly smooth and a joy to use

[skinmech]

LOL, I ain't surprised.....People sometimes use the phrase "keeps it real".....Dale has surpassed all that hype..And "keeps it simple"....I would love to pick just one fault with him, or any of his builds...But, I genuinely can't find any...