Hope no one gives you shit for your channel. As someone that was being used during my first apprenticeship, I can really appreciate this. Dude was literally leaving me at the shop with another artist (that just finished an apprenticeship) to clean, set apps, open/close, draw tattoos for HIS appointments and then taking my money so he could go gamble at the casino. And I did that while working 50+hr a week job.
thanks so much can't wait to get them back and use them .. you've been a great help bro hoping my builds will be on point taking in your wisdom but I guess it coulda been worse seeing it was my first shot at building my own lol thumbs up for staying true and thank your wife for being the test model lol awesome job thanks again...
It took a lot of practice to learn these things. I only know about them because I did the same things learning. I'll put those in the mail today. You are really going to enjoy the color packer now. Its working great.
You are welcome. I'm not just trying to post random videos. Actually trying to give tattoo artist honest information to use. I'm working on the website that should also help. It will give people a place to look up information on specific techniques. gotattoou.com
If you want to support Tattoo University you can send money to jauntyartist@hotmail.com with PayPal. You can also donate for free with Gawkbox. Play games and earn money that can be donated to Tattoo University. You can contact me through the email above or through message on social media. Nick Durant or Tattoo University on Facebook and Instagram. You can also buy some of our merchandise. See what is available on Instagram at tattoouequipment. Donations and Money goes towards improving the channel and also helps take care of various animals that need help. See the animals we are helping on Instagram at tatsnrescues. Last of all check out how our website gotattoou.com and see what we are working on.
you wanna have a laugh , I have nice machines but this week I tried tuning all the cheap old ones and oh lord hahah I have wasted some time an fucked around tinkering for hrs at a time one machine drove me mad hahah (I had re wrapped all the coils myself a few years ago) , they tune up unloaded but soon as any tension on em they suck and need high volts ..... 2 of em are ok loaded maybe just as shaders. really make me appreciate My nice machines , you are an old school tattoo wizard any question ive had you've answered in your vid content thanks again man
Just want to say its very much appreciated that you have devoted the time to share this experience and very useful information. The time ive had on a personal level with apprenticed and seasoned tattoo artists is very minimal compared to the time ive spent meticulously practicing other art mediums that I have become more confident in. But there have been a times when someone saw some potential in me and attempted to start an apprenticeship with me. And it just never worked out . They explain things way to fast use to much shop terminology and it s so much to process. So since I found your Chanel ive been watching quit a bit and just wanted to compliment you on your deliveries and and how understandably you make the process.. so my question to you is about when you mentioned the front spring being even or higher to the nipple on the armature bar if it is lower will the machine still operate correctly? I recently bought some very inexpensive machines from a set and according to every thing you teach about a machine being tuned correctly and having correct parts an washers they seem like they were put together great except for the springs being all one piece on the gun that is post to be the liner. . And the spring isnt even with the nipple it is quit lower. So would I have to replace the spring with a longer one? I will try to attach pics.
man ... many people say the same things about why they do videos, but i thing im speacking for many people now when im saying you inspire trust... thanks for what you do ... love your channel and im going to download a game now :) greeting from greece man keep up the good work and i hope we can support as much we can
Ive been practicing my drawing skills and I am not in a hurry to tattoo. Hopefully people with tattoo machines have drawing skills and some kind of art experience.
You deserve a status of 'the"guy", that real says something.... Very rare... Congrats, we share a love, but I never recieved a comment back so fast has from you....
Hey nick if been watching you since day one , I respect your honesty and strength to come foward with info and so much information for free and if you haven't wrote a book on tattooing yet please do so , you know your s&$t ;) P.S keep up the good work 👍
Firstly, thank you soooo much for all these informational videos! It's awesome to see someone who is willing to share their knowledge and advance the community and industry through transparency, even though it goes against the traditional nature of the craft. I just had a question about tuning. When you're tuning a machine to run cartridges, would you need a lighter spring/armature bar to compensate for the resistance from the cartridge setup?
Right off the top of my head I would say you want the same hit that you would with a needle. You are correct that the cartridge has that pushback on the armature bar. I didn't even think about that when I was using them. I just put them in and ran it like I usually would. You have to adjust your machines for whatever obsticle you might run into. A good artist will know enought to adjust a machine if it isn't doing what it is supposed to. The more you know the more you can make these decisions. Honestly I didn't even think about it. Now that you bring it up I will look into it some more. I'm going to say though if you go to tattoo and the machine needs more voltage I would turn it up a little. If it is tattooing just fine I would leave it alone.
I'm working on getting better lighting for the videos. I'm half way to buying what I need. If you want to make a donation you can do that with PayPal. Just use jauntyartist@hotmail.com account. If you want to make donation for free just go to gawkbox account and play some games. Help me help you learn more. www.gawkbox.com/tattoouniversity
I am finding a lot of coil tuning videos... I use rotary & swash drive and would love to see you do tuning videos for the hummingbird 'type' & swash drive machines that include trouble shooting issues such as the needle bouncing of the clients skin causing difficulty in lining. Another topic not often shown is the proper needle for various skin types/areas of the body/age of client as these all factor into the needle selection & rotary tattoo machine settings. Thanks!
At 28:44 when you said air gap is the gap between contact screw and front spring -- isn't that called the point gap? Air gap is the gap between armature bar and front core?
I have found that when I use coins for washer for my springs, that adding a washer on top of that provides a good even distribution of force on the coin, reducing bending, and maintains pressure on the spring.
Great demonstration mate You really went Into depth with this video. I am currently having some issues with tuning my machines, I basically got my lining machines tuned but having trouble with my color Packer and Shafer I did a bit of research and from what I read on the Net your supposed to have your shading and color Packer machines set at 6-8 volts and 8-10 for your lining now I did that and went by ear and to me they still were not quite right i don't know much about the armature bars and springs and what not and I don't want to wreck my machines I was thinking maybe you could give me a few tips or suggestions or something.
Harley Thornton what you read on the net about voltage is WRONG . Each machine is going to run at the voltage needed. There is no such thing as liner should run @ 8 v and a packer or shader should run at 10..that's bogus info. I line at 4 v . And shade at 5 1/2 depending on the machine I'm using and how it is tuned.. the needle configuration..and where on the body I'm tattooing..
I am so greatful to you thanks buddy I will download games and will make my friends download too, I went to tattoo shop and ask them that why my skin not showing white color n they have no Idea I can fill any color but.not the white :(
There are several reasons why white is harder then other colors. The ingredients to make the white are thicker. I found that if you thin it down a little it will work better. I dip into my white and then dip into my water when I tattoo if the ink is thicker. I use eternal and it is thin enough to work without the water. You also have to use a smaller needle group if you want it to go in easier. I usually stick to 7rl and 7mag. The other problem is that the lighter colors get muttled with the blood and skin while you tattoo. It is harder to see them while you are tattooing. For this reason I slow down my hand speed just a little bit and focus on covering the area better. I really pay attention covering and area before I move on. Then you just have to trust the process worked. If you go back into the area you damage it and then the colors don't come out nicely. It is better to come back and pack in color at a second sitting then jacking up someones skin. I've had tattoos where you can't see the white until it is healed. Orange will look a little red and yellow will look orange. When it heals that is when the colors shine. Also have to make sure your machines are tuned correctly. You can see when a machine is tuned you don't have to struggle getting the color in. It is an easy process. You might also try some short tapered needles. They will pack in color better.
I almost forgot you can do some tricks to help that out. Put a little grey down before you put the white and the white will show up better. You can add a little light blue to the white. That will also help it stand out more. Lighter colors like yellow I sometimes get the darker shades so they will stay in the skin longer. Yellow with a little orange. In this way you put color around the white to make it show up better or add color that you can see easier. Some ink companies actually make white with the blue tint added already. You just don't want to mix that blue tinted white with a color that will throw it off. I save the pure white for mixing and the blue tinted white when it is by itself.
Love your channel, I am self teaching as well so your information is invaluable to me, and I wanted to thank you. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help support your channel
If you want to support Tattoo University you can send money to jauntyartist@hotmail.com with PayPal. You can also donate for free with Gawkbox. Play games and earn money that can be donated to Tattoo University. You can contact me through the email above or through message on social media. Nick Durant or Tattoo University on Facebook and Instagram. You can also buy some of our merchandise. See what is available on Instagram at tattoouequipment. Donations and Money goes towards improving the channel and also helps take care of various animals that need help. See the animals we are helping on Instagram at tatsnrescues. Last of all check out how our website gotattoou.com and see what we are working on.
So you can do all of that stuff in my other comment. You can also just spread the word. Let people know who is helping. Let people know we are serious about learning and not going to waste peoples time. Subscribe and get others to do the same. This will show companies we have the numbers. Then they will let us test out all of their new equipment. They give us equipment and we show you videos. It is a cycle that helps everyone.
Yes it’s not mandatory just convenient. Obviously a shader will have a softer hit because you want to have smooth fades. A color packer drives the ink in.
Yes. You have to listen to your machine to hear if it is running smoothly. You can put it in front of a white background and see if you can see the ghost of the springs. You can check how far your stroke. How much tension do you have on the rear spring. Then you have to test it out and see if it works the way you want it to. I'll try to do a video so you can see how it is done.
so i have a power supplies box, two of them, last time u told me even if my numbers are right on the power supply read out digital, they are reading what you was saying they should, but i think i understand why u said that, because if your tattoo machine is unloaded and the numbers are saying the right numbers , is different from when the tattoo machine is loaded. they give out two different reading, loaded and unloaded
Ha Ha ! You are the first person to say something. It is funny. I put that mat over a piece of metal that is screwed to the table. The edges are sharp and it likes to cut me. If you look close you can see cat paws on the mat. Also keeps all of my little pieces from rolling away and getting lost.
If you would like to help me get a more expensive kitty litter mat If you want to support Tattoo University you can send money to jauntyartist@hotmail.com with PayPal. You can also donate for free with Gawkbox. Play games and earn money that can be donated to Tattoo University. You can contact me through the email above or through message on social media. Nick Durant or Tattoo University on Facebook and Instagram. You can also buy some of our merchandise. See what is available on Instagram at tattoouequipment. Donations and Money goes towards improving the channel and also helps take care of various animals that need help. See the animals we are helping on Instagram at tatsnrescues. Last of all check out how our website gotattoou.com and see what we are working on.
Whats up T.U! I have just recently started to work on my machines and have been studying your videos for quite some time now. My Question is, is it ok if your CPS/Hz and Duty% drop once you start touching the skin.
If you push on the armature bar when its running you will see the duty change. You can even see a change in the speed. A little change wouldn't be an issue. A big change would be a problem. The machine is set up to push the needle group at a certain speed. This way it will tattoo properly. If there is a big change then your machine isn't adjusted correctly. You want the machine to stay the run the same throughout the tattoo. Changing how it runs can effect how it tattoos. The machine needs to have a good hit that can be adjusted. More voltage for harder hit and less voltage for softer hit. A good machine will go through that range without sputter. It will run smooth through the range of voltage you give it. Lots of people just say a machine will run at 5.5 volts. A good machine builder will say something like it pushes small needle group at 4.5 volts and hits hard at 6 volts. There is a range there that the artist can play with. Through that range it should still be running at the same duty and speed.
That depends on your hand speed. The machine you are using and how it is set up. How you learned to tattoo. You need to look at all the factors and come up with the conclusion for yourself. Test it out and see what works for you.
Aye big guy can you inbox the address and cost for tuning, a shader and color packer. Imm send all 3 (liner included) but really just need help with the 2.
jauntyartist@hotmail.com is my e-mail address. You can use that address to make a donation to Tattoo University or you can contact me if you need help getting some tattoo machines tuned. You pay for the shipping and I'll tune up to three machines for $20 plus cost of the parts.
Tattoo University is this still a deal? I try and I watch videos on how to do it but I'm just getting something wrong and cause more harm than good.my machines are good machines but years of use kind of wear them down or out of sorts, I work alone and don't have other really close artist in my area to get good advise from . I'll send an email as well, thanks for all you do. I've sent a lot of your videos to my cousin who is in her apprenticeship , really good stuff!
The rear coil doesn't do as much work as the front coil. When you make a smaller coil on the back you don't have to use as much wire. Less wire equals less voltage to run the machine.
Hi Sir,I have a question I hope did you experience about it. My question is when i do lining then sometime the ink is not go to skin what is the problem like that?can you help me,thanks
Needle depth can be incorrect. The tattoo ink you are using can be too thin or too thick. The tattoo machine might not be hitting hard enough. You have to test these things out or find someone who can work with you. Figure out what the problem is.
Idk if I missed it somewhere but maybe you can help me with some info...I am going to be re-tuning my machines and always seem to get confused as to what some general settings should be for a color packer, shaded and liner...can you give me some general guidelines for spring tension for these and duty cycles?
I like to set up my liners and color packers with 300-400 grams of tension. Shaders will have more tension on them. Shaders and liners have shorter stroke length. Color packer will have 3-4mm stroke. liners run faster around 120+ cps and color packers run slower 90-120cps. I like to leave the duty cycle at 55% duty.
Tattoo University awesome thank you!! I have done few pieces all with the help of this and maybe 1 or two other people's video guidance but this has always been my main one!! Love the videos and replies thank you!!
Tattoo University do you have any videos explaining the difference between a curved magnum set up and a flat may setup?? I have heard the curved are the way to go but not quite understanding why
Just depends on what you are doing and how you like to tattoo. If you are filling in shading and want smooth edges I would use a curved mag. If you are color packing and using the corner of the mag to get details I would use a regular mag. On the curved mag you are really only getting the middle set of needles into the skin, so I use a bigger size. If I was going to use a regular 7 mag I would use a 9 curved mag. With the regular mag you get more coverage with all the needles.
When doing a tattoo my machine will work properly for a while then all of sudden you can tell it has a change in sound then if you look...its like it loses the initial power and the needle may go from like 2mm to .5mm unless I turn up the voltage....any idea what could be causing this?
if its a coil machine its normal for coil machines to do that..It could be the spring tension changed....which is not as common as the tube getting clogged with ink and blood plasma..but more common is carbon build up on the front spring and contact screw. just clean with some emory cloth and itll run fine again..
Sorry, autocorrect. When i make a tattoo, with a lot of colors... different colors. After i pack red for example, should i wait a few minutes after i come with another color ?
I'm working on a book. A manual on how to tattoo. It is a big project so I'm breaking it down into smaller parts. The first manual will be about stencils. I will make it available on my website as soon as it is finished. It is keeping me busy. If you guys don't see me for a while you shouldn't worry. It just means that I'm working on ways to teach you guys stuff. I have to improve and make adjustments. The channel has a life of its own. I have to adjust as it grows and learn new things. I think making manuals for tattooing will be a good way to explain how things are done. Give people more information. It will give people something to download and look at if they have any questions.
I haven't found a shop that is a good fit for me. My plan is to open up my own private studio. I think tattooing should be a good experience and most of my clients like being tattooed in private. I tattoo older people sometimes and the shop experience is just not right for them. I like to have a place where they can relax and enjoy the experience. In a shop it is open to the world and everyone is in there. It is very noisy and people always checking out what you are doing. Not the atmosphere I'm going for. A lot of times when I'm tattooing someone in private I kick some music on and they fall asleep. That or friends and family come over and they hang out while it's being done. Nothing is rushed and clients get the experience they deserve. Keeps them coming back. Young people and older people. Sometimes I tattoo doctors and people who want to keep these things more private. Those weird people who want tattoos but don't want anyone to see them.
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Well if you buy from a reputable builder who makes customized machines ( and usually is someone who actually does tattoos) they usually are good to go out of the box, the problem is that a lot of new tattoo artists who are just getting started don't have the several hundred dollars to spend on a legitimate customized machine and will instead purchase cheaper machines made by a manufacturer that isn't as concerned about how well the machine runs as they are about turning a profit. Doesn't mean the machines are garbage just means that you'll have to spend the time making sure things are set properly. I think the biggest issues I've seen with the cheap machines are the "one size fits all" springs that you'll find on all the machines whether they're advertised as being a liner, shader or color packer or the springs are just wrong for what you're trying to do period! A lot of the cheap machines can go out of tune almost immediately once you start tattooing which means you have to stop more frequently to make adjustments. I've seen machines where they opted for ALL plastic washers and no metal, or ALL metal no plastic washers, etc. Long story not so short is that you can't and really shouldn't trust that a machine you purchased that isn't from a reputable builder to work properly right out of the box for the job you're planning to do.
Those machines were sent to me. They needed to be tuned. I adjusted them so that they worked and then I adjusted the springs so they would have the correct tension. You adjust the speed and duty of the machine. When it is all done you have a machine that runs and does the job it is supposed to do.
You adjust the springs. The thickness of the springs and the tension on them. I also adjusted the parts of the machine so they were on there correctly.
ok.. I'm just trying to understand how much tension (a number value) so I know where to start from..a little more or less from what? are you talkin inch pounds or foot pounds?
Hey I'm working on getting a mastercard or something like that so i can help your channel in any way i can and i would like you to tune some of my machines. I hope all is well. I'll contact you when the time comes.
I haven't had much luck with patreon. Right now I'm using www.gawkbox.com/tattoouniversity. Gawkbox allows you to donate also. You can do it free by playing games or you can put money into the Paypal account. Thanks. Everything helps!
Im from turkey so in my country PayPal is not working we can only donate by Credit cards or directly from patreon by the way my name is ozan kızmaz and ı try to enter the tatto universty facebook group bur ı still cant post anything could you do something
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You do a good job, and act like a gentleman as well giving viability to our trade..
Thank you!
Thank You, I watched one you-tube video of a accomplished artist, however he was to foul, lost my respect..
It is difficult to watch videos where all the tattoo artist act like fools.
your channel has been very helpful. been doing tattoos for 5 years now and still learning as i go and hope to improve and become professional
how is your journey going?
Some of the best tattoo videos on TH-cam today. All the best information and told to people in a manner that is easier to understand than others.
You are a talented person, who understands that the new and aspiring tattooists can get off on the right foot!
Thank you!
You are welcome!
Hope no one gives you shit for your channel. As someone that was being used during my first apprenticeship, I can really appreciate this. Dude was literally leaving me at the shop with another artist (that just finished an apprenticeship) to clean, set apps, open/close, draw tattoos for HIS appointments and then taking my money so he could go gamble at the casino. And I did that while working 50+hr a week job.
I think this is my first comment on youtube. Your channel is really great!
thank you!
thanks so much can't wait to get them back and use them .. you've been a great help bro hoping my builds will be on point taking in your wisdom but I guess it coulda been worse seeing it was my first shot at building my own lol thumbs up for staying true and thank your wife for being the test model lol awesome job thanks again...
It took a lot of practice to learn these things. I only know about them because I did the same things learning. I'll put those in the mail today. You are really going to enjoy the color packer now. Its working great.
you are truly a great teacher your videos have released so much knowledge that has been kept secret from aspiring artist thank you.
You are welcome. I'm not just trying to post random videos. Actually trying to give tattoo artist honest information to use. I'm working on the website that should also help. It will give people a place to look up information on specific techniques. gotattoou.com
thank you for all the information, learned allot the last few months watching your videos
Thanks!
If you want to support Tattoo
University you can send money to jauntyartist@hotmail.com with PayPal. You can also donate for free with Gawkbox.
Play games and earn money that can be donated to Tattoo University. You can
contact me through the email above or through message on social media. Nick
Durant or Tattoo University on Facebook and Instagram. You can also buy some of
our merchandise. See what is available on Instagram at tattoouequipment.
Donations and Money goes towards improving the channel and also helps take care
of various animals that need help. See the animals we are helping on Instagram
at tatsnrescues. Last of all check out how our website gotattoou.com and see what we are working on.
you wanna have a laugh , I have nice machines but this week I tried tuning all the cheap old ones and oh lord hahah I have wasted some time an fucked around tinkering for hrs at a time one machine drove me mad hahah (I had re wrapped all the coils myself a few years ago) , they tune up unloaded but soon as any tension on em they suck and need high volts ..... 2 of em are ok loaded maybe just as shaders. really make me appreciate My nice machines , you are an old school tattoo wizard any question ive had you've answered in your vid content thanks again man
Just want to say its very much appreciated that you have devoted the time to share this experience and very useful information. The time ive had on a personal level with apprenticed and seasoned tattoo artists is very minimal compared to the time ive spent meticulously practicing other art mediums that I have become more confident in. But there have been a times when someone saw some potential in me and attempted to start an apprenticeship with me. And it just never worked out . They explain things way to fast use to much shop terminology and it s so much to process. So since I found your Chanel ive been watching quit a bit and just wanted to compliment you on your deliveries and and how understandably you make the process.. so my question to you is about when you mentioned the front spring being even or higher to the nipple on the armature bar if it is lower will the machine still operate correctly? I recently bought some very inexpensive machines from a set and according to every thing you teach about a machine being tuned correctly and having correct parts an washers they seem like they were put together great except for the springs being all one piece on the gun that is post to be the liner. . And the spring isnt even with the nipple it is quit lower. So would I have to replace the spring with a longer one? I will try to attach pics.
man ... many people say the same things about why they do videos, but i thing im speacking for many people now when im saying you inspire trust... thanks for what you do ... love your channel and im going to download a game now :) greeting from greece man keep up the good work and i hope we can support as much we can
Thank You!
Actual info starts at 11:20
Andre Emanuel omg ur a fucking life saver.
Your information is appreciated so thanks! A lot of ppl on here is only out to make a dollar not a artist!!
Ive been practicing my drawing skills and I am not in a hurry to tattoo. Hopefully people with tattoo machines have drawing skills
and some kind of art experience.
You deserve a status of 'the"guy", that real says something.... Very rare... Congrats, we share a love, but I never recieved a comment back so fast has from you....
I like to keep in touch with people leaving comments. I might not get back right away but I will get back as soon as I can
Hey nick if been watching you since day one , I respect your honesty and strength to come foward with info and so much information for free and if you haven't wrote a book on tattooing yet please do so , you know your s&$t ;) P.S keep up the good work 👍
Firstly, thank you soooo much for all these informational videos! It's awesome to see someone who is willing to share their knowledge and advance the community and industry through transparency, even though it goes against the traditional nature of the craft.
I just had a question about tuning. When you're tuning a machine to run cartridges, would you need a lighter spring/armature bar to compensate for the resistance from the cartridge setup?
Right off the top of my head I would say you want the same hit that you would with a needle. You are correct that the cartridge has that pushback on the armature bar. I didn't even think about that when I was using them. I just put them in and ran it like I usually would. You have to adjust your machines for whatever obsticle you might run into. A good artist will know enought to adjust a machine if it isn't doing what it is supposed to. The more you know the more you can make these decisions. Honestly I didn't even think about it. Now that you bring it up I will look into it some more. I'm going to say though if you go to tattoo and the machine needs more voltage I would turn it up a little. If it is tattooing just fine I would leave it alone.
I'm working on getting better lighting for the videos. I'm half way to buying what I need. If you want to make a donation you can do that with PayPal. Just use jauntyartist@hotmail.com account. If you want to make donation for free just go to gawkbox account and play some games. Help me help you learn more.
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you are doing a great job and a definitely great service to me and many others
Glad to help
I am finding a lot of coil tuning videos... I use rotary & swash drive and would love to see you do tuning videos for the hummingbird 'type' & swash drive machines that include trouble shooting issues such as the needle bouncing of the clients skin causing difficulty in lining.
Another topic not often shown is the proper needle for various skin types/areas of the body/age of client as these all factor into the needle selection & rotary tattoo machine settings. Thanks!
At 28:44 when you said air gap is the gap between contact screw and front spring -- isn't that called the point gap? Air gap is the gap between armature bar and front core?
Your a rare breed thats a white hat skin artist teacher
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad to help.
For a second there i thought i smoked too much ganja. Around the 25 min mark, there is a part that is repeated twice. lol.
I have found that when I use coins for washer for my springs, that adding a washer on top of that provides a good even distribution of force on the coin, reducing bending, and maintains pressure on the spring.
I have found that usually works
Great demonstration mate
You really went Into depth with this video.
I am currently having some issues with tuning my machines, I basically got my lining machines tuned but having trouble with my color Packer and Shafer I did a bit of research and from what I read on the Net your supposed to have your shading and color Packer machines set at 6-8 volts and 8-10 for your lining now I did that and went by ear and to me they still were not quite right i don't know much about the armature bars and springs and what not and I don't want to wreck my machines I was thinking maybe you could give me a few tips or suggestions or something.
Harley Thornton what you read on the net about voltage is WRONG . Each machine is going to run at the voltage needed. There is no such thing as liner should run @ 8 v and a packer or shader should run at 10..that's bogus info. I line at 4 v . And shade at 5 1/2 depending on the machine I'm using and how it is tuned.. the needle configuration..and where on the body I'm tattooing..
Love your channel! Thanks for the great information :)
You're Welcome
Very informative, and its pretty cool that you sound like Burt from Big Bang lol
I get that a lot😎
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to this day i still use coils for packing 15rm up and lining 14rl up 😂. my pen is only good for small groupings for detailing
awesome dude im excited and can't wait thanks bro I'll be sending you my next build in a few weeks to see how I did lol I'm not giving up
brilliant video! laughed alot at the space gun! really interesting! keep em coming!
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Working on getting you some cash man. I don't play games on my phone but il do it to help you as much as you have helped me bud.
Every little bit helps. There are 6000 subscribers to the channel. If everyone chipped in a little I could get what we need. I appreciate it.
I am so greatful to you thanks buddy I will download games and will make my friends download too, I went to tattoo shop and ask them that why my skin not showing white color n they have no Idea I can fill any color but.not the white :(
There are several reasons why white is harder then other colors. The ingredients to make the white are thicker. I found that if you thin it down a little it will work better. I dip into my white and then dip into my water when I tattoo if the ink is thicker. I use eternal and it is thin enough to work without the water. You also have to use a smaller needle group if you want it to go in easier. I usually stick to 7rl and 7mag. The other problem is that the lighter colors get muttled with the blood and skin while you tattoo. It is harder to see them while you are tattooing. For this reason I slow down my hand speed just a little bit and focus on covering the area better. I really pay attention covering and area before I move on. Then you just have to trust the process worked. If you go back into the area you damage it and then the colors don't come out nicely. It is better to come back and pack in color at a second sitting then jacking up someones skin. I've had tattoos where you can't see the white until it is healed. Orange will look a little red and yellow will look orange. When it heals that is when the colors shine. Also have to make sure your machines are tuned correctly. You can see when a machine is tuned you don't have to struggle getting the color in. It is an easy process. You might also try some short tapered needles. They will pack in color better.
I almost forgot you can do some tricks to help that out. Put a little grey down before you put the white and the white will show up better. You can add a little light blue to the white. That will also help it stand out more. Lighter colors like yellow I sometimes get the darker shades so they will stay in the skin longer. Yellow with a little orange. In this way you put color around the white to make it show up better or add color that you can see easier. Some ink companies actually make white with the blue tint added already. You just don't want to mix that blue tinted white with a color that will throw it off. I save the pure white for mixing and the blue tinted white when it is by itself.
Tattoo University thanks man I will definitely try it. keep on posting :)
Dude thank you so much! My 3rd week tattooing and only watch your videos!
More videos on the way. Just getting some new stuff together to show everyone.
Awesome info 👍 Thanks & keep up the good works
Thanks
More great top information explained so simple ..thanks for putting this out..
How do i get in contact with you about sending some of my machines to you to get them tuned?
jauntyartist@hotmail.com or on Instagram nickdurant_tattoos
hey gm, I just wanted to check on u make sure everything was ok. I hope all is well
You should sell tuned kit machines. To add to funds
excellent thank u for sharing all this with us
Why did they use coins?
Im new to tattooing
Love your channel, I am self teaching as well so your information is invaluable to me, and I wanted to thank you. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help support your channel
If you want to support Tattoo University you can send money to jauntyartist@hotmail.com with PayPal. You can also donate for free with Gawkbox. Play games and earn money that can be donated to Tattoo University. You can contact me through the email above or through message on social media. Nick Durant or Tattoo University on Facebook and Instagram. You can also buy some of our merchandise. See what is available on Instagram at tattoouequipment. Donations and Money goes towards improving the channel and also helps take care of various animals that need help. See the animals we are helping on Instagram at tatsnrescues. Last of all check out how our website gotattoou.com and see what we are working on.
So you can do all of that stuff in my other comment. You can also just spread the word. Let people know who is helping. Let people know we are serious about learning and not going to waste peoples time. Subscribe and get others to do the same. This will show companies we have the numbers. Then they will let us test out all of their new equipment. They give us equipment and we show you videos. It is a cycle that helps everyone.
Can you pack color with a liner,shader coil tattoo machine?
Yes you can. You probably have an easier time if it was set up as a packer though
Hi can you please tell me how to hold a tattoo gun is there techniques to it
Watch the video about using your middle finger
Can you not use a shader coil to do color ? Is a color packer mandatory?
Yes it’s not mandatory just convenient. Obviously a shader will have a softer hit because you want to have smooth fades. A color packer drives the ink in.
How do I send you my machines to get tuned by you?
Thanks man you have helped me so much already! I tried downloading those games and had trouble but I'll try again later.
Found your pay pal account as soon as I get bills paid I'll send alittle cash
is there anyway to tell the information without it being on the power supply?
thanks
Yes. You have to listen to your machine to hear if it is running smoothly. You can put it in front of a white background and see if you can see the ghost of the springs. You can check how far your stroke. How much tension do you have on the rear spring. Then you have to test it out and see if it works the way you want it to. I'll try to do a video so you can see how it is done.
thank you so much your awesome !!
Thanks.
so i have a power supplies box, two of them, last time u told me even if my numbers are right on the power supply read out digital, they are reading what you was saying they should, but i think i understand why u said that, because if your tattoo machine is unloaded and the numbers are saying the right numbers , is different from when the tattoo machine is loaded. they give out two different reading, loaded and unloaded
correct. You can set your numbers higher if it is unloaded. Then when you load it you can make minor adjustments.
Thank you
Welcome
I like how he’s doing this on a kitty litter mat😂 am I the only one who noticed like if you saw that
Ha Ha ! You are the first person to say something. It is funny. I put that mat over a piece of metal that is screwed to the table. The edges are sharp and it likes to cut me. If you look close you can see cat paws on the mat. Also keeps all of my little pieces from rolling away and getting lost.
If you would like to help me get a more expensive kitty litter mat
If you want to support Tattoo University you can send money to jauntyartist@hotmail.com with PayPal. You can also donate for free with Gawkbox. Play games and earn money that can be donated to Tattoo University. You can contact me through the email above or through message on social media. Nick Durant or Tattoo University on Facebook and Instagram. You can also buy some of our merchandise. See what is available on Instagram at tattoouequipment. Donations and Money goes towards improving the channel and also helps take care of various animals that need help. See the animals we are helping on Instagram at tatsnrescues. Last of all check out how our website gotattoou.com and see what we are working on.
Tattoo machine tuning tip that saves money and keeps you from loosing pieces. Get a cheap kitty litter mat. Video coming soon
Lol video coming soon....lol good one
What power supply is good but not expensive?
Critical $150
Hey are you still doin your thing sir?
that intro is to funny lol
Whats up T.U! I have just recently started to work on my machines and have been studying your videos for quite some time now. My Question is, is it ok if your CPS/Hz and Duty% drop once you start touching the skin.
If you push on the armature bar when its running you will see the duty change. You can even see a change in the speed. A little change wouldn't be an issue. A big change would be a problem. The machine is set up to push the needle group at a certain speed. This way it will tattoo properly. If there is a big change then your machine isn't adjusted correctly. You want the machine to stay the run the same throughout the tattoo. Changing how it runs can effect how it tattoos. The machine needs to have a good hit that can be adjusted. More voltage for harder hit and less voltage for softer hit. A good machine will go through that range without sputter. It will run smooth through the range of voltage you give it. Lots of people just say a machine will run at 5.5 volts. A good machine builder will say something like it pushes small needle group at 4.5 volts and hits hard at 6 volts. There is a range there that the artist can play with. Through that range it should still be running at the same duty and speed.
What cps should a liner and shader be on?
That depends on your hand speed. The machine you are using and how it is set up. How you learned to tattoo. You need to look at all the factors and come up with the conclusion for yourself. Test it out and see what works for you.
Aye big guy can you inbox the address and cost for tuning, a shader and color packer. Imm send all 3 (liner included) but really just need help with the 2.
jauntyartist@hotmail.com is my e-mail address. You can use that address to make a donation to Tattoo University or you can contact me if you need help getting some tattoo machines tuned. You pay for the shipping and I'll tune up to three machines for $20 plus cost of the parts.
Tattoo University is this still a deal? I try and I watch videos on how to do it but I'm just getting something wrong and cause more harm than good.my machines are good machines but years of use kind of wear them down or out of sorts, I work alone and don't have other really close artist in my area to get good advise from .
I'll send an email as well, thanks for all you do. I've sent a lot of your videos to my cousin who is in her apprenticeship , really good stuff!
love your channel... id love to get a tattoo fixed by you
Are color packers suppose to have a little more than a nickle gap between spring and contact screw?
that would mean that they have a longer stroke if set up correctly. Longer stroke will help pack color
Ok thanks, so what about a shader? Medium stroke? So it's less tension on back spring of color packer and more tension on back of shader?
@@Cjmm007 correct.
How is the channel doing now have you been tattooing lately
Frank Montoya I’d like to know the same ??? R u still active sir ?
thumbs up for me
why does the colour packer have two differently sized motors for the electromagnet? i thought maybe they need to be the same? :)
The rear coil doesn't do as much work as the front coil. When you make a smaller coil on the back you don't have to use as much wire. Less wire equals less voltage to run the machine.
@@TattooUniversity do you have a video on the spring arcing and how to fix it? Also fixing clip cords n power supplies ....be a great help...thanx
Hi Sir,I have a question I hope did you experience about it. My question is when i do lining then sometime the ink is not go to skin what is the problem like that?can you help me,thanks
Needle depth can be incorrect. The tattoo ink you are using can be too thin or too thick. The tattoo machine might not be hitting hard enough. You have to test these things out or find someone who can work with you. Figure out what the problem is.
e-mail me at jauntyartist@hotmail.com
Idk if I missed it somewhere but maybe you can help me with some info...I am going to be re-tuning my machines and always seem to get confused as to what some general settings should be for a color packer, shaded and liner...can you give me some general guidelines for spring tension for these and duty cycles?
I like to set up my liners and color packers with 300-400 grams of tension. Shaders will have more tension on them. Shaders and liners have shorter stroke length. Color packer will have 3-4mm stroke. liners run faster around 120+ cps and color packers run slower 90-120cps. I like to leave the duty cycle at 55% duty.
Tattoo University awesome thank you!! I have done few pieces all with the help of this and maybe 1 or two other people's video guidance but this has always been my main one!! Love the videos and replies thank you!!
Thank You
Tattoo University do you have any videos explaining the difference between a curved magnum set up and a flat may setup?? I have heard the curved are the way to go but not quite understanding why
Just depends on what you are doing and how you like to tattoo. If you are filling in shading and want smooth edges I would use a curved mag. If you are color packing and using the corner of the mag to get details I would use a regular mag. On the curved mag you are really only getting the middle set of needles into the skin, so I use a bigger size. If I was going to use a regular 7 mag I would use a 9 curved mag. With the regular mag you get more coverage with all the needles.
I need machines tuned what you charge
Contact me on instagram @ nickdurants or tattoouequipment. You can also email me jauntyartist@hotmail.com
Why are those nuts in them machine not the same size dawg?
When doing a tattoo my machine will work properly for a while then all of sudden you can tell it has a change in sound then if you look...its like it loses the initial power and the needle may go from like 2mm to .5mm unless I turn up the voltage....any idea what could be causing this?
need to tune the machine so it only uses minimum amount of voltage. This way it won't heat up. Possibility that the machine is working to hard.
Tattoo University ok thank you. I will have to go through it more thoroughly and see what I can find..I appreciate the help!!
Tattoo University broken power supply?
if its a coil machine its normal for coil machines to do that..It could be the spring tension changed....which is not as common as the tube getting clogged with ink and blood plasma..but more common is carbon build up on the front spring and contact screw. just clean with some emory cloth and itll run fine again..
Hello. Nice video. I have a question: when i'm packing colours. After i pack a color, it's ok to stat a little bit before i come with another color ?
calin merge ??? not clear on what you mean bro
Sorry, autocorrect. When i make a tattoo, with a lot of colors... different colors. After i pack red for example, should i wait a few minutes after i come with another color ?
yes, but are you talking about leaving it until its healed or just tattooing one color over another?
A no !! I mean to say, when i'm making it on one day
In either case you can. I just wouldn't wait to long and go back to it. If you wait too long it will hurt the client more to go back
Can you figure out the duty cycle with a multi-meter?
I haven't tried that myself. I will look into that
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Good points
What tattoo machines are those??
my armature bare is touching my rear coil how to fix it
Try removing the washer from under the core. If it is still touching with no washers the coil is wrong size.
Thank u you..I'm very grateful
hey man sup' miss u bro. hope all is well. hope to see more from u
I'm working on a book. A manual on how to tattoo. It is a big project so I'm breaking it down into smaller parts. The first manual will be about stencils. I will make it available on my website as soon as it is finished. It is keeping me busy. If you guys don't see me for a while you shouldn't worry. It just means that I'm working on ways to teach you guys stuff. I have to improve and make adjustments. The channel has a life of its own. I have to adjust as it grows and learn new things. I think making manuals for tattooing will be a good way to explain how things are done. Give people more information. It will give people something to download and look at if they have any questions.
Are you still tattooing at home?
I haven't found a shop that is a good fit for me. My plan is to open up my own private studio. I think tattooing should be a good experience and most of my clients like being tattooed in private. I tattoo older people sometimes and the shop experience is just not right for them. I like to have a place where they can relax and enjoy the experience. In a shop it is open to the world and everyone is in there. It is very noisy and people always checking out what you are doing. Not the atmosphere I'm going for. A lot of times when I'm tattooing someone in private I kick some music on and they fall asleep. That or friends and family come over and they hang out while it's being done. Nothing is rushed and clients get the experience they deserve. Keeps them coming back. Young people and older people. Sometimes I tattoo doctors and people who want to keep these things more private. Those weird people who want tattoos but don't want anyone to see them.
Have a good Cristmas, and happy nem usar....
Those coils???
yes
Have you tattooed yourself and your wife only ?
Who can I get legitimate customized machines from ?
Go on Instagram and look up machine builders. Look up hexagon irons and tatsnstuff. There are others you just have to contact them.
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Why do you need to tune a new machine. It should tuned by maker and he should be able to tune it to the best config.
Well if you buy from a reputable builder who makes customized machines ( and usually is someone who actually does tattoos) they usually are good to go out of the box, the problem is that a lot of new tattoo artists who are just getting started don't have the several hundred dollars to spend on a legitimate customized machine and will instead purchase cheaper machines made by a manufacturer that isn't as concerned about how well the machine runs as they are about turning a profit. Doesn't mean the machines are garbage just means that you'll have to spend the time making sure things are set properly. I think the biggest issues I've seen with the cheap machines are the "one size fits all" springs that you'll find on all the machines whether they're advertised as being a liner, shader or color packer or the springs are just wrong for what you're trying to do period! A lot of the cheap machines can go out of tune almost immediately once you start tattooing which means you have to stop more frequently to make adjustments. I've seen machines where they opted for ALL plastic washers and no metal, or ALL metal no plastic washers, etc. Long story not so short is that you can't and really shouldn't trust that a machine you purchased that isn't from a reputable builder to work properly right out of the box for the job you're planning to do.
ugh...what did you adjust?.. how did you adjust it???
Those machines were sent to me. They needed to be tuned. I adjusted them so that they worked and then I adjusted the springs so they would have the correct tension. You adjust the speed and duty of the machine. When it is all done you have a machine that runs and does the job it is supposed to do.
You adjust the springs. The thickness of the springs and the tension on them. I also adjusted the parts of the machine so they were on there correctly.
thanks..to get the right tension do you use a torque wrench? or by feel? inch pounds or foot pounds?..
Spring Tension Gauge. Liners and color packers take less tension. Shaders take more.
ok.. I'm just trying to understand how much tension (a number value) so I know where to start from..a little more or less from what? are you talkin inch pounds or foot pounds?
How can I contact you about running my machines
jauntyartist@hotmail.com
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thankyou, thankyou,thankyou, thankyou!
U welcome I appreciate all the videos I've watch so far
Glad I could help!
Hey I'm working on getting a mastercard or something like that so i can help your channel in any way i can and i would like you to tune some of my machines. I hope all is well. I'll contact you when the time comes.
And thanks for all your information. It has really helped me develop my tattooing skills
contact me at jauntyartist@hotmail.com
I want to learn tatoeng
learn as much as you can and then start to network with other tattoo artist.
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Please open a patreon channel ı want to donate
I haven't had much luck with patreon. Right now I'm using www.gawkbox.com/tattoouniversity. Gawkbox allows you to donate also. You can do it free by playing games or you can put money into the Paypal account. Thanks. Everything helps!
If you use paypal you can use Paypal and put it into jauntyartist@hotmail.com
Im from turkey so in my country PayPal is not working we can only donate by Credit cards or directly from patreon by the way my name is ozan kızmaz and ı try to enter the tatto universty facebook group bur ı still cant post anything could you do something
I thought I fixed it. I will check again
You take so long to get to the point it’s painful. Sorry dude