New disposable "Fantom" tubes for cartridge system

**FRANCO VESCOVI** · 09-25-2013, 03:11 PM

Ever asked yourself why isn't there a disposable cartridge grip tube made for the industry? Well your wait will soon be over. The process definitely isn't as easy as one would imagine to create the molds to perfection on this tube. For over a year, We here at Bishop have been working on this project between working on machines and tattooing and my busy machinists schedule, we have finally been able to get the prototypes done for what we are calling "FANTOM TUBES" and I hope to have them as a trial run for anyone here on the forum mid november. We are currently making them here in Los Angeles and theres a good chance we can have the first ever american made disposable tubes at a fair price to you guys. The price of the grips will be between .90 cents and a dollar.(keep in mind that all you need is one tube per tattoo with the cartridge set up)

I would love to hear any feedback, concerns and/or ideas for what you want in the perfect disposable cartridge tubes such as color, grip size ect. We are in a prototyping stage so Im able to make small changes that may be influenced by the kind folks here that wish to leave any suggestions.

Thank You Guys,
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**clint morrison** · 09-25-2013, 03:15 PM

It's about time. Looks awesome. Been waiting for someone to do this for a while now. 1 or 1.25 inch are my favorite. Will it work with t-tech plunger?

**FRANCO VESCOVI** · 09-27-2013, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by clint morrison

It's about time. Looks awesome. Been waiting for someone to do this for a while now. 1 or 1.25 inch are my favorite. Will it work with t-tech plunger?

We are thinking of including a free plunger with every tube, the tip will not be as fat as the teeth yet, but there won't be anything to worry about because we will be supplying the plunger

**OwlsDen** · 09-25-2013, 03:19 PM

I think they look very nice, and will fill a void that people are looking for. Best of luck to you Franco.

**skinmech** · 09-25-2013, 03:32 PM

So, would the cart be pushed in, and turned to lock in place...?...Depending on the material, I assume rubber/plastic compound would be fine, and if it is dense enough, it would have vibration reducing properties as well as a solid feel when gripping....Providing, it works with the "available" plungers, or, if the plungers can to be "snipped" to suit, it looks like a viable and interesting addition, as I don't mind adjusting my tube tip to suit my depth/throw.. My only concern would be the material of which it is composed of...Wish you well on this Franco...

**cagelavey** · 09-25-2013, 04:08 PM

oh , please put me on that trial list, dedicated cartridge user, that would be awesome franco, good job. no more waiting on t tech saying next month, next month, next month, lol