How to tune a TATTOO MACHINE as a beginner

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[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

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[@toddfranz6825]

Hey friend, so I got my first machine today as Xmas gift and of course what arrived isn't what was pictured! I received 1 gun instead of 2. Long story short my question is it possible to adjust this 1 machine from liner ta shade? If not then I think they just sent me a shader according to watching ya make adjustments. When I look at my gun it only makes sense to put pin at 1 o'clock. Hopefully I can just adjust allen screws n make it work. Thanks Todd

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@toddfranz6825 a liner and a shader is setup different so you need to get on to the company you had it from👍

[@toddfranz6825]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts thank you, at least I have something to practice with till I can get a liner

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@toddfranz6825 👍

[@toddfranz6825]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts 1 more question if ya don't mind , i did receive what looks like 2 guiding silver tubes which get set by allen screw at opposite ends of silver tube in grip. 1 has opening where ya can see the needle move but it's closed at point like the one ya put in your liner. The other is like open at the point I'm guessing because absolutely no instructions came lol but my guess it's a shade type point guide? Thanks again

[@myleneausdauerarts5119]

It's nice to know that there is way to tune a tattoo machine and their differences. The sounds itself look nice and for sure everyone learn from your tutorial it's really helpful.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Mylene your support is fantastic my friend 😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@liliwalt8598]

thank you so much! I looked for videos and couldn't find someone who knows how to properly explain this until I found you!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please stay connected 👍

[@savannahstarr5114]

I thought my gun was broken till I saw this thank you u are super helpful I've watched 8 vids and yours just made more sense thank you

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you more videos to come soon 😁👍

[@raypittman1063]

It's not a gun

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@raypittman1063 👍 it's a machine

[@malleusmaleficarum2992]

Got my first machine today. I'll be watching this on loop until I get it right! Thanks so much.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you 😁👍 please check out my other tattoo setup videos and please sub👍

[@HWT3]

Same

[@HWT3]

Setting it all up today as well 😁😁😁😁

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@HWT3 😁👍

[@Dmlj222]

I heard the Welsh accent and immediately knew I was safe, very detailed, thanks mate - a fellow welshy

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@WatercolourQuickandEasy]

Hey Jonny! As a guy who knows nothing about tattoos I love this video. I love anything mechanical, very cool.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Rod for the great comment my friend and support 😁😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@MaxNannini]

This is such useful instruction, I never knew any of this. I’m really glad your channel is growing, you really deserve the attention!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much for the great support my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@myleneausdauerarts5119]

It's nice to know the proper setup of a tattoo machine and the meaning of sound of it on how to used it. I have not see people in actual doing a tattoo but for sure people doing it are really professional. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Mylene, merry Christmas 😁👍

[@midnightvex7281]

I’m so glad I found you! I’ve never tattooed before and I’m very just beginning and this is so well described and helpful. All of your beginner videos are very easy to understand!! Thank you! 🥰

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please sub😁👍

[@midnightvex7281]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts I definitely will!!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

😁👍

[@Daisyduke419]

Thank you my friends kid had her machine and its just like this but was set up way wrong lol this video was incredibly helpful!!!!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you 👍

[@HighJynxTV]

I play guitar by ear so I LOVE how you did this by sound. Extremely helpful! Subscribing and checking out more videos! Thank you for your channel!!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you 😊

[@HighJynxTV]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts just wanted to say that this video helped me set my machine up last night in less than 10 minutes for the very first time! And I watched people who have been tattooing for years take over 30 minutes to put one together 🤣🤣 Thank you again SO much! I'll be letting everyone know where I got my lessons from! 😁

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thanks again 😁👍

[@HighJynxTV]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts thank you! I read the instructions over and over that came with it but they didn't make any sense. You're a godsend! 😁😁 and no worries, I do not expect a response. I just wanted to let you know! :)

[@mrcrowleybr]

The amarture bar on that liner should be slightly down just so the contact screw hits just about the tip of that spring. And I would just set it like that if it was a color packer with a longer and slower throw(with a strong hit), or a fast liner(also with a very strong hit) with shorter throw. It depends on the coils and capacitors you have. These details are mighty important to tattoo. So may be a good idea making a video of that too in the future for further instruction. Cheers. ✌

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you for the info👍

[@mrcrowleybr]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts Sure! 🤙

[@grahamjackson9079]

As a beginner this has helped me out a lot thank-you

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please stay connected 👍

[@AwoooOga3503]

I don't plan on being a full-time tattoo artist or do such work on people's skins. But I been into wanting to try on fake skin and just learned the experience and I like to draw in general. one day Maybee give myself a badass looking tattoo haha

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Awesome 😁👍

[@DennisCNolasco]

Very enlightening, I had no idea how these were tuned.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Dennis for the support my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ruthe2307]

Awww…. Thank you, I have real problems with this 😫😫 is so complicated😫😫😫💋

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

😁👍

[@Davy.J.Y]

This looks like a machine from a sci fi movie,,looks very very precise and accurate . Great video Johnny :)

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Davy your support is fantastic my friend means a lot 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@beronica2894]

Thank you! This helped a lot. I’m a beginner and I was getting frustrated cus my coil won’t work till I learned how to tune it like yours did.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you 😊

[@tattooeddaddy436]

awesome bit of info!!! very useful for starters!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you👍

[@ErikaLancasterArt]

Awesome video with lots of useful info. Big like! Getting close to the 1,000 mark! :)

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Erika, yeah getting closer my friend 😁😁

[@revochannel8175]

thank you very much for the tutorial friend 🙏

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you 😁👍

[@MsArtGarden]

It's really cool to learn about these machines from you. :D

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much MsArt means a lot my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@draweasychannel]

very nice & helpful

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kingeryart820]

Stopping by to show your Channel some Love! Awesome video my friend! 😁😁👍👍

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@PaintingsbyDusan]

Very cool Jonny 👍⚡

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Dusan for the amazing support my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThePaintingStoof]

very interesting! nice!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please stay connected 😁👍

[@EveHarveyArt]

Great video mate Well done!!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Eve for your brilliant Support my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@craigie3]

helped a lot.Thank you!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

No probs thanks👍

[@allisonprior]

Great video's, very informative.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Allison for your support my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@tishasacademy9837]

Super fantastic... Left a big like... Have a great weekend

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much tisha the support means a lot my friend 😁😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@chinadoll1892]

Whok else is a 14 yr old who knows nothing about tatoo machines but wants a tatoo so instead of finding a pro who will do it they are just buying a 300$ kit to do it themselves 😂✋ lol jk but this is a great informational video

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please stay connected 👍

[@Jaggyuar]

No real pro would tattoo anyone underage juuuuuuust saying 🙄

[@chinadoll1892]

@@Jaggyuar you'd be suprised what people in a small small town will do😂

[@Jaggyuar]

@@chinadoll1892 anything for money and a means to get out 🙃😖

[@chinadoll1892]

@@Jaggyuar frfr 👌🏼

[@DennisCNolasco]

Nice tattoo machine footage.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Dennis 👍👍👍

[@RickJBerubeArtStudio]

Another very interesting video my friend! Cool stuff!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Rick 😁👍👍👍

[@ArtisticmindArtistic]

Great video Jonny 👍🏼♥️ very educational. I can never do tattoos, I don’t think I’m able to stand the blood 😬

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much my friend for your great support means a lot 😁👍👍👍

[@ArtisticmindArtistic]

J m Art With Detail my pleasure 😊 you’re great 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@draweasychannel]

great upload my friend !

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@Ali-kg7sh]

Nice video 🤘👍

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much for the nice comment my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Beautyofcolors]

Very nice video.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much my friend for your support 😁👍👍👍👍

[@murph_trooper]

hey man, machine just arrived and when i try to tune it the contact screw keeps sliding off the spring but ive tried to tighten it but it still keeps just coming loose any idea what i could do? 😢

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@murph_trooper that's strange doesn't sound right at all, as long as its all tight it should stay in place

[@dropdeadinc.customtattoo2537]

That whole nickel and dime "gap" is the distance of a gap you should be able to see when the armature bar is moving thus being the Stroke Length simply sliding either between your front spring and contact screw don't really make any difference as I proved in a How To Really Set Liners and Shaders video on my account on this. Just by because aware of how many people go by that very misunderstood rule of thumb leads me to believe there's Alot of people doing linework with what should be a shader and the other way aroun aswell. That was one of the first things I learned during my 3 year apprenticeship from a artist who's been in TATTOO Magazine on a few occasions and is probably the biggest oldschool secret in the tattoo industry today

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Fantastic advice please stay connected 👍

[@APinchOfART]

Very nice sharing 🌹👍🌹

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@indianartcraftschool758]

Nice video 💐💐

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please stay connected 👍

[@germ7049]

I peeled the plastic of the coils on the actual Machine Am I screwed ?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

No still should work fine it's hard to tell because I can't see the machine sorry

[@daimon9727]

Very Helpful Video New Subscriber 😊

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please stay connected my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@melinoegreenwood4192]

Mine is only clicking, no buzz. I have a plastic tube insead of 2 metal to put the needle through. What am I doing wrong?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Sounds like it still is not tuned right 👍

[@melinoegreenwood4192]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts ok,thank you

[@DavidSanchez-ll3hj]

Does the setup for a liner also apply to the setup of a shader?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Yeah👍

[@RocThaDon]

Two of my machines has the armature bar too far back from the screw like it’s not even underneath it

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

That's strange, what is the make?

[@itzbudd]

Is the sound the arm bar slapping the coils?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Have you got a issue with your machine?

[@RawDawg903]

I keep having electricity shoot out where the screw and spring meet. Like blue flashes of electricity and golden sparks flying out

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Your machine just needs to be tuned more! If your machine was running properly it wouldn't be having that issue 👍

[@nicolaivermaak]

Same here cant seem to stop it

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

You just need to get your machine tuned correctly be fine then👍

[@girlgamer4819]

Mine sparks by the spring at the top is that normal?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

No that means it's not tuned right👍

[@sukistarfox888]

I appreciate your videos very much! First timer, so these sure help. :) I had a question about tuning. What sound is a "good" sound? I'm not sure what to listen for.. Is it quieter when it's well tuned? Thanks a lot! 💕Suki

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Hi Suki, thanks for the great comment👍if you can get your machine sounding like myn does when I tuned it you should be ok, just takes a bit of practice to get it just right🤟

[@joeleal8383]

Fist time. And thanks you. WAY different from a prison gun. Lol

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

👍

[@eliotshier3238]

I’m new to this but I have the exact coil machine (the one with the money on it) and this honestly might sound so stupid but did u take the plastic wrap off the coils? I’m reading the instructions and it doesn’t stay anything and I started picking at it but it’s on their pretty good so it makes me think that it’s supposed to be? Idk

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

No you leave that wrap on the coil👍

[@tripl3_thr34t5]

What volt should it be put on during the time of tattooing?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Depends on if your shading or lining and what type of machine you are using 👍

[@thomaskwan3251]

put it as low as possible till it turns on. So flick start it, and wait to hear the machine actually pushing the ink.

[@PyrographyMadeEasy]

Hi Jonny, how ironic that I have been wondering if you were still using your tattoo machines. It seems like there is quite a bit of work to owning a tattoo machine. By the way, not sure what all youtube informs you of, but I unsubscribed and re-subscribed as I was having problems getting notifications of your videos. I have 4 people that I have that issue from and they are all ones I first subscribed to. Anyways, I did that yesterday and was thrilled to see that today I got notification of your video, so apparently my idea worked! Brenda

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

That's ok Brenda I think loads of people have been having issues with notifications on YT. Thank you so much for your comment and great support my friend means a lot 😁👍👍👍👍

[@mariacondesa1064]

I just found out through your video, that I am using a fader machine for linings. Is it possible to shorten the spring, so the contact screw can be set up correctly?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

You can custom build a machine but it's more work than just that sorry 👍

[@BlackCat-nv5sf]

Thankyou

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

😁👍

[@ArtworkwithShammo]

Amazing

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much please stay connected my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@KAKAROTKAIOKEN]

Thx brah

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

👍

[@alexgallegos9818]

That gourmet should turn clock wise or counter on clip cord.. red on top or bottom..

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Depends on the setup of your machine

[@alexgallegos9818]

Its rotary.. but like I said its clip cord and depending where I place the red cable is the way it rotates..red on bottom turns counterclockwise.. but dont know if it make a difference cuz it works both ways..

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@alexgallegos9818 red top black bottom 👍

[@409darrob]

I bought a kit buy neither gun works. Can you offer any help

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Your machines are not turned right or your kit is not setup right

[@409darrob]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts thanks for your input. Is there any video you can recommend. I've tried doing it by the manual.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Have u checked out my how to setup a tattoo machine video and how to setup a tattoo kit video 👍

[@409darrob]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts can you give me a link? Again thanks so much for your help

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Just go on my KZbin page and look at my tattoo video play list 👍

[@sambitasartcraft8369]

Super

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much Sambita for your support my friend 😁👍👍👍👍

[@IronGordon]

Where did you get your machines?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Iv got one dragonhawk machine which is my best and two cheap eBay ones m8😁👍👍👍👍

[@rynoX88]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts I got a Dragon Hawk as well. I started off with just a homemade which worked great and then used some cheap Amazon ones as well, some in which I've nvr used too. After I got the Hawk I haven't needed to switch out yet. Maybe thinking of trying a Rotary tho.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Yeah iv got a rotary pen machine now with the cartridges much better @Ryno Art

[@aliciatrundle6537]

I’ve done this but it’s still not working, the spring isn’t moving. I’m getting the initial noise from the connection box

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Its hard to tell because I can't see it👍

[@aliciatrundle6537]

Is there a way I could send you a picture of it? On Instagram maybe

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@aliciatrundle6537 jm remembrance art on Instagram 👍

[@thomaskwan3251]

If you have some cheap machine from a kit or chinese built machine that doesnt cost atleast 40-50$ a machine you wont be able to tune it they are set to work one way and one way only

[@DavidDentonArt]

Good stuff Jonny. Are you doing some more tattooing soon?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

I will be soon my friend on fruit lol😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@gladiecleto3227]

My coil not working can you help me

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Can you send me a video or a picture?

[@willthompson4200]

Do those dragonhawk machines from Ebay tattoo good?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Yeah they tattoo fine on Fakeskin 👍

[@willthompson4200]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts you think they would be ok on real skin.

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

I'm not sure i haven't tattooed on real skin yet

[@karap2825]

Hey tattoo family got my first gun kit

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Brilliant 👍

[@2aussie]

I had no idea that you had to turn a tattoo machine

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much for your comment please stay connected my friend 😁👍👍👍

[@markthomas6073]

Can you use a liner for shading as well if u have the correct needles

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Not in a coil machine as they are setup different👍better to get a tattoo pen machine and use cartridges its easier

[@justinjaay7820]

How do you turn the machine on

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Check out my how to setup at tattoo kit video👍

[@ftw4975]

Ok...that was the liner...and the shader...the contactscrew dont stand at 1 o'clock...?! What stand has the shader???????!!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

I set the contact screw at the 1 o'clock position for the liner machine and the shader machine the contact screw is at more of an angle near the start of the spring near the armature bar

[@goat5843]

When adjusting your contact points make sure to tighten them up so the vibrations throw off your settings

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

That's one thing you most do 👍👍👍 thank you for your comment ( goat )

[@Euphoriclove]

Idk why but my liner keeps sparking the contact screw sparks when it’s on

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

It's not tuned properly 👍

[@nicholassantistevan5867]

Might want to look at your capacitor....

[@davidbonilla2253]

Dirty contacts. May have lubes or other creams you use that are clear. Clean with alcohol and allow to dry. Not necessarily but sounds like it if right at the contact.

[@Anthony-zc2lm]

Modern how to tune a tattoo machine.... buy a pen style

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

👍

[@Anthony-zc2lm]

@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts lm using the mast tour and mast pro with battery packs. Wireless is great

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Yeah Iv seen them they do look good👍

[@delbertsali4397]

Can you be my teacher?

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

👍

[@JMDesigneoDesenhista]

meu like 24

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Thank you so much for the support my friend 😁👍👍👍👍👍