FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: What do you need to run a tattoo machine?
Answer: Clipcord, foot pedal and a fully variable power pack either a/c or d/c.

Question: What is the difference between a/c and d/c tattoo machines?
Answer: a/c machines have no spark at the front binding post lead screw or front spring. They have no capacitor, run slower than d/c machines and are a little easier to keep in tune. They also have a different wiring system, and different front springs; a/c front spring is shorter.

Question: What does the capacitor on a d/c machine do?
Answer: The capacitor minimises sparking on the front spring.

Question: Which machine is better to use if you are a beginner a/c or d/c?
Answer: In my opinion a/c machines are better for the beginner because they are easier to keep in tune and run slower.

Question: How far out of the tube should the liner needle come out?
Answer: When the machine is stopped the needle should be just inside the end of the tube and when running should be out about 1.5 mm.

Question: How far out should shader needles be out of the tube needle guide?
Answer: Shader needles can protrude out from the tube when the machine is stopped about .5 mm When running 2mm.

Question: How far should the needles go into the skin?
Answer: The points of the needles should just break the skin and not penetrate in to the dermis, or meaty part of the body.

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