How To Tune Your Tattoo Machine Like A Pro!!

[@mikerrailey]

Thanks!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you so much! Shout out for the Super Thanks! You’ll get an onscreen mention in the next video upload! 😀

[@kwbond918]

Your tutorials are so well done! You never sound condescending, you dont gatekeep your knowledge, you kindly share your hard earned experience. The fact that you freely share this trade knowledge with the world is going to prevent so many potential infections and make the overall world of tattoos a safer/better place for everyone. You kickass dude!

[@stephugh2291]

Fantastic! Not so long ago you couldn't find anything on the net about these subjects. Like it was some kind of secret society....like you needed some lame handshake or had to eat enough crow or you wouldn't be "let in". Truth be told it seems that there were more tattooist that just did things because that was the way they were taught. Not knowing the why behind it limited the abilities to pass on the knowledge and thus created the illusion of difficulty. Inability to teach a trade shouldn't be confused with the "inability to learn". Thanks for sharing knowledge Jono!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment. You actually hit the nail on the head with this. You worded it perfectly!

[@brianmcdonald4407]

Back in the day (early 90’s) guys you apprenticed for didn’t teach you much besides how to execute a tattoo. The reason why was because they were afraid if you knew stuff you would leave and be more successful somewhere else. So a lot of us did stuff just because “that’s the way it is done”.

[@kdarban]

Eatin mad crow's yo.

[@LuisB69]

Actually you need enough experience and professional training to understand it, with a Chinese machine in bad shape in a tutorial with someone without tattoos can’t learn much 😂 keep it going you’ll be ok…

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I think this comment ^ is really narrow minded and judgmental to assume in this particular video i have no visible tattoos on show I automatically don't know what I'm talking about. Im sure 100k subscribers would disagree. For an industry supposedly free for artists to express themselves and people to be unique Ive found over the years it contains some of the most toxic and judgemental attitudes which is really sad. If you had the knowledge you'd also know Mickey Sharpz machines are built in the Uk and not China.

[@uncoiledmarrow]

Now this is the reason for KZbin, well done, thank you.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@KarlVinceCasitas]

JONO SMITH'S CHANNEL IS A HOLY GRAIL FOR US BEGINNERS.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Karl Vince thanks for watching!

[@KarlVinceCasitas]

@@JonoSmithTattoo this 130cps and 50% duty is for both liners and shaders, right?

[@KarlVinceCasitas]

@@JonoSmithTattoo your videos are legendary, I love your personality as well.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Karl Vince dirt is always 50% but shaders id run at around 100cps because 130cps is a bit too fast for shading.

[@bwildtattoo]

Awesome video! I learned something new. It would be so cool to see a series where you take us all the way through doing a traditional tattoo from start to finish -lining, color packing and whipshading. I know you have separate vids on some of this. But a definitive walkthrough POV style with good commentary would be next level. So those of us starting can see all this info put together in one small cohesive series. Thanks for everything. Much respect from Uruguay!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Joe Master Push thanks for the great feedback and suggestion! This would make a really cool video. I’m pretty limited at the moment due to the lockdown but as soon as I get back to the studio I’ll see what I can do. Thanks for watching!

[@joshbenitez8210]

That’s an excellent suggestion

[@joshcookify]

I've watched a lot of videos on how to tune my machine and how to trouble shoot some problems I'm having but didn't really understand what was going on until this video. Thank you for the detailed, simple explanation of this!

[@PatienceAthens]

Your explanation of duty made sense instantly! I dont have a display on my machine. Mine is a mini portable coil machine. Super basic. Thank you, loved the video!

[@CristalMartinez-b6e]

Best coil tuning video I’ve watched so far please put out more videos like this thank you 🙏🏼

[@kunalsdomain]

was definitely the most informative video on setting up a coil machine.. especially regarding the duty.. no one ever spoke about that before..

[@captainleonardodivichi295]

Man when you put the last few seconds on this video I almost fell asleep lol I love the humming sound brother thank you for everything

[@kanyinak]

Hey Jono, just wanted to let you know this video made a huge difference in my learning. I couldn't get a liner made by Johnny Dollar (Legend old school Aussie tattooist) to work right. I bought it second hand off someone who probably 'set it up' wrong. I tried using all your advice but suspected the gauge of the springs was too light for the coils, took me forever to get it to kind of go ok. Scored some good 20 gauge lining springs and tuned it in under five minutes following your tutorial! Keep it up mate!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Adam Tombs that’s great news! I’m glad it’s helped you out! The difference between a well tuned machine and one that isn’t tuned is night and day.

[@sheltonsmith8185]

Clear and direct information that most other channels have issues with.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@chadbenbrook1970]

Great video. I have watched what seems like countless hours of tattoo videos. Thank you for the easy to watch and detailed info. I haven’t seen anyone else go into detail about CPS or even mention the duty. Now I have another reason for my daughter(12) and I to upgrade to a real machine and power supply!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the great feedback it really does mean a lot to me that people are enjoying these videos! Good luck with it all and thanks for watching!

[@ghoulishgrl]

none of the other videos on youtube helped me understand like this one did! thank you!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you!

[@CinnamonKennedy]

thank you! I have watched about ten videos on this subject and yours was the one that made sense

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’m glad it’s helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@chandracox6814]

Such an informative video and easy to understand. I'm a total beginner and I've learned so much in this video. Thanks, man!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the great feedback and thanks for watching!

[@chrisvandewater7066]

This is by far the best, most well explained tuning video I've seen! It looks like with all this new knowledge I'll be upgrading my power supply, considering my current one does not have a Hz/CPS readout or a duty readout. Thanks for making amazing, informative and entertaining content!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! Good luck with your upgrade. Thanks for watching!

[@zoltanpakular4936]

Bro !i can only say ,Thank You best video from Coils maschine setting Up what i ever seen!cheers!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@th8298]

You are brilliant. Thank you again for explaining this to us. Maybe now I can actually be able to run a smother tat.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaeljoy6310]

A tip that worked for me, the gap between the two screws of the spring can't be too short because ur machine have to use more power to push down, so give a larger gap on those screws ( not too much) and try it

[@MrVinidill]

Jono your english tea drinker angel, solve my problems with a simple and very well made video, thank you!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Venicius Dill one does try old bean 🤣

[@priestsonsofwar]

Jono once again another grand slam, thanx for the info with the great showcase of how it all works together.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@MwambaHakunaMajuto]

after seeing so many videos on tuning (and none of them actually explaining what is it and how to do it) i thank you so so much for all these info!

[@ninakirstinegroth8561]

Thank you for this perfect explanation. You’re as clear and to the point as anyone could wish for. Great job with the visuals of each element of the coil machine. Thank you 🙏🌷

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you!

[@danielszczepanik7677]

Should we set the same 50% duty with different springs and armature bar for color packer? I thought that in color packers it is better to set duty below 50% to keep needle more time in skin to let thicker ink settle in. What do You think Jono? You give great knowledge for free. Ppl should be really grateful for that. I am. Thank You. Best wishes, Daniel.

[@josephhellier9758]

This was fookin ace man, thanks for the tips! Liked and subscribed :)

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@YouCantWin666]

Great video, thank you! Now I just need a power supply with a digital read out

[@garynilsson2087]

I must say PERFECTION on how to do a tutorial my humble thank you .

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you!

[@Eprimrose]

Big time awesome. Thanks for the clear & instructing video!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kamomi5000]

Amazing videos with great visuals! Thank you!!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@1down202]

John I recently subscribed. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@peterbagley1951]

Really great video very knowledgeable as I’m a Newby thank you so much for going into so much detail I watched it today and tomorrow I’m going to watch it again and tune it with my new Mickey B’s coil machine Haha, cheers bud I’ll let unknow how I get on👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’m glad it’s helped you out! Yeah let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching!

[@peterbagley1951]

Hi ya I’ve just tuned my Micky bee liner machine thanks to you and it sounds great , I will be giving the old skins a going over later today cheers jono 🤟🤟👌👍

[@antoniocalo4213]

You saved my life!!!! I will always be grateful to you! Respect! 🤟🤟🤟

[@danielwoods2531]

Love Mickys. I have a nice line-o-graph. Had it for a good 20 years and although it's been retired, it never let me down. Its had beer spilled on it. Been dropped a bunch of time. A couple spring changes is all ever it had done to it. Peace.

[@AndyG1981]

Can you do a video on a shader/colour packers please

[@RedCatLotty]

This would have been so helpful when I was making the decission choosing between rotary and coil! This is a great video, huge learning value! Your explanation is clear and concise, the visual is great (it shows how much work you've put into it!), I love it. Thank you for making the video, it might actually push me to switching to coil once this whole pandemic thing is over.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the great feedback! I personally use rotary for the majority of my tattoos but I do occasionally go back to coils. There’s just something about them that I love including the sound they make. Thank you also for acknowledging the time I put into this. It did take a looooonnnnng time to put together but comments like this make it worth it!

[@Levarwrightz27]

Wow amazing..you learn something new everyday 👍🏿

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@davoldfield1514]

Jono I’ve stripped and rebuilt my liners shaders and packers hundreds of time during my apprenticeship. I’m still doing it the same way years later. It’s a pity more people aren’t taught how to re build coils. I’d have no problems with you tuning my coils mate. Well done! Nearly brought a tear to my eye . Stay healthy 😷👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Aww thanks mate that means a lot to me! Stay safe and thanks for watching!

[@gritgrit486]

you made gold with this video thk you so much for all those clear explainations !

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@deke2096]

Great vid...duty cycle and hz...these are things you don't hear about or read in the books...its usually only mentioning the set screw adjustment...but obviously theres so much more to it.

[@brandanleiter]

Where can you find a power supply that gives all these readings? Mine only gives voltage.

[@luxstarlonewolf2117]

Finally a guy that tell you proper info

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@charliemaddock3459]

your a legendary teacher mate

[@odinfineartcreations9898]

Great video, have you got any suggestions on what cps you would run for a shader and colour packer

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Personally I’d run them at around 90cps.

[@feniixnina]

I had issues with my new coil and this video was everything I needed!! thank you so much

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@poyakiani7883]

regarding the price of a good machine, there are the imperfections who make a tattoo seem natural, the beauty is in the simplicity and all the other excuses (big winky face). thanks mate, quite informative and helpful. keep it up!

[@stevewakelingslide7089]

10 years ago there was literally nothing on the internet about tattooing...thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@inhaledeath3899]

This is the most useful video about the topic I've ever seen

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback and thanks for watching!

[@williameccles4910]

Loved the video, liked and subscribed.... now I do not have a digital power supply. more old school big red light one switch a dial and a fuse. I have to tune by ear just like harmonics on a guitar. If you can do a video on tuning with use of an older power supply that be awesome to watch(unless you already do???).

[@fluke808state4]

Very very cool.... I've learn a few things today...thanks so much!!!! Appreciate your vids 😀

[@seanhughes2771]

Jono thank you for your help it has definitely made my machines sound and run better!!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Glad they’ve helped. Thanks for watching!

[@JosephStapleton-u8q]

Great video easy to relate to speeds and feeds.

[@briand563]

Awesome channel! I knew there was a lot to learn about tattooing but man its way more than I thought. You have a new sub 👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@Khanartistdaze]

Another well put together video, I personally use the pen rotary machines just cause it has a more natural feel in my hand. Keep up the great work!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the great feedback and for watching!

[@donnasmith9579]

Thank you! I took an old cheap machine apart and cleaned it up. I finally got the voltage and duty correct but the HZ were way too high and I looked everywhere to find out why . I’m gonna go bend my spring now.

[@marlenehofmayr430]

Your vids are a game changer keep that good work up!! Thank you

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Feoo-j6h]

I need help my machine is perfect tuned with 130cpm and 50% duty like in your video, but when I put the needle in its totally different and I’m not able to match them again, what can I do? Thanks I love ur videos!

[@oliviergagnon2592]

Jono's you're the best. Thanks for all this

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@torvous346]

Super helpful theory wise, wish I had a power supply with a readout! Was gifted a cheap amazon set last summer and Ive been fighting with tuning the entire time. Managed to get my liner running well one time, and it went out of tune pretty quickly. Reminds me of using roseart crayons as a kid. 🤣

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

But you’re making use of the tools you’ve got at this moment. That’s the perfect attitude to have! Thanks for watching!

[@rdbuford6702]

Excellent video. Thank you. Will you be doing a video for cps settings color packers and shaders as well?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

RD Buford yes I can add that to my list no problem. Thanks for watching!

[@princeofpersiagirl]

Hey thank you so much for the video! How do I all this when my power supply only shows the power?

[@speedymfrrodriguez1299]

Loving the knowledge in the videos. i really appreciate your honest work. Question. Having trouble finding a Power supply that tells me the duty and the speed, where do you recommend i buy my equipment ive waited for you to mention any good machine companies but hasnt yet happened. So can the machine be tuned without this readings at all?. thank you for everything hope you see this! Cheers!

[@michielvideos]

Thanks a lot Man !!! fantastic video, it will help me so much !

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@michielvideos]

@@JonoSmithTattoo Hey J0no, I'm looking for your hurricane hp2 online, it's affordable, but some say it's crap ;-) but I can't find much powersupplies that show all the info to tune te machine right. How to tune a machine without these numbers ? Thanks a lot !!

[@TrevorGavilan]

Cool video, most in depth from all the other ones on KZbin. However, no body seems to talk about the length and width of the front and back springs as well as the angle of the contact screw :p

[@patswayze7359]

Learning alot... Love youR videos mate

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigfuzzy84]

Thank you so much for all this info, it's incredibly helpful for all beginners

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@jakepena-prime5410]

Hi really helpful video. do most power supplies show the cps and duty? As well as the voltage. Thanks

[@FernandoMontielRal]

This is a great video!!! I'll practice tuning while watching it this afternoon. Is it the same procedure for a shader? Thank you a lot and cheers from Mexico!

[@roylongji9513]

Nice video, learned something new today 🙏

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@NobodyAtAll420]

Your videos are very great 👍 Question though... How did they set duty and Cps back in the day with an analog power supply?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Without a digital power supply the duty wouldn’t of been able to be set. Though the old school tattooists would tune by ‘feel’. Thanks for watching!

[@NobodyAtAll420]

I'm subbing now. Thanks for answering.

[@raphaelribeiro783]

Amazing video mate cheers!

[@martinb8168]

video was great, really useful and informative. Should there be consideration to tuning with or without the whole needle assembly?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Martin B I always tune without the needle attached just because it’s quicker, then I ‘load’ the machine and make any necessary tweaks to hit the same figures.

[@martinb8168]

@@JonoSmithTattoo great stuff thanks! I'll give it a whirl...

[@lazaroalmenteros1067]

thanks for the tutorial truly awesome, question if your running a power supply that doesn't have a hrz/duty display like a musotoku how would you get that reading effectively? thanks

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

If you haven’t got either duty or hertz reading then you have to do it on the ‘feel’ and sound of the machine. You can use the coin method which will get you in the right area.

[@giuseppelovesyou]

super helpful bro seriously thank you thank you infectious personality as well which i've found to be very important to whose videos I end up sticking through without getting bored ;)

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

guiseppe thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate people taking the time to comment!

[@angiedodds8794]

Wow!!! I totally understand!! Thanx for making it easy to understand x

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@vihangaraveen8891]

Really helpful, thanks for the great video!

[@clivevanniekerk1396]

Thanks for the video learnt a lot. Just one question, I setup mine exactly like this, but when I add needle setup the settings change. Should I now set it agian or just leave it like that?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You should be aiming for those figures when the needle is attached. It should only take a few tweaks though if you’ve already tuned it unloaded. Thanks for watching!

[@aarondiaz1377]

Great video very helpful !

[@arsanias8715]

The sound at 16:26 on the fully tuned machine sounds as tough the armature bar wouldn't have contact with the coils when moving down. As if it would just partially move.

[@mauroalvarez8795]

Hey Jono! Really appreciative and grateful of your videos, very informative and helpful. Quick question - when you tune a coil machine, should it matter if it's being tuned without tube and needle? I ask, because after i tuned mine, i set up tube and needle, prep for a piece and i got a very different readings! Same clipcord and power supply was used for initial tuning... any thoughts?? Thanks again!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You ultimately want to aim for those figures when the machine is ‘loaded’ with the needle. I tune unloaded because it’s quicker and then just make a few adjustments after it’s loaded. Hope this helps!

[@mifodepesfil]

@@JonoSmithTattoo hello Jono, thanks for your videos, I also tune unloaded easily. But when I put the needle, it is impossible for me to reach 130 cps, the maximum I get is 100 cps (with 50% duty). Should I put a harder rear spring? Thank you

[@antisocial8793]

Hi do you recommend the hurricane supply for a proper machine tuning?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

It definitely does the job if you’re on a budget. There’s obviously much better ones on the market but the Hurricane does work well.

[@shamo4895]

With regards to a tattoo pen How do you sterilise it. Do you autoclave?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You can’t autoclave the actual motor part of the pen. That needs to be wrapped and sprayed down to be cleaned. The grip is autoclaved though.

[@tattootrainingchannel-inkp3878]

I have a question. What is the use of the slot on the frame provided for the top binding post? is it so that the contact screw position can be moved from the top to the bottom level by moving the top binding post so as to convert the machine from a liner to a color packer? and if my assumption is right, is it advisable to have two separate armature bars with respective springs, i.e one with a with liner spring and one with a color packer spring for quick change?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

lense rider yes these style of coil machines can enable you to reposition the contact screw to change the machine from a shader to a liner. This particular machine is set to a liner so I never move it but you could if you wanted to. It would be advisable to use different size springs for different machine set ups. Thanks for watching!

[@tattootrainingchannel-inkp3878]

@@JonoSmithTattoo Awesome. thank you so much for the reply. That really helped. Just another query regarding the same. so if I convert to a liner to a shader or vice versa does the number of wraps on the coil matter? and what would be the advisable number of wraps on the coils be? and when you say "shader" does it also mean "color packer" or does a color packer need a different type of setup? I'm planing to buy just one machine and change the binding post position and the springs to use as sort of like a "do it all" type of a machine if that is even possible or should I go for two separate machines(liner and shader)? sorry I'm bugging you with these questions, it's just that the way you explain make a lot of sense and I can understand very easily from you. you're the best at explaining stuff!

[@matthewadair9455]

Brill video mate, best spring sizes for liner, shader, packer👍👍👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Matthew Adair for a soft hitting machine to shade or colour with you could use maybe a 16# front spring with a 18# or 20# back spring. For a more punchy hard hitting machine for a liner maybe a 20# front spring with a 18# back spring. However everyone has variations to suit their specific tattooing style so it’s just a matter of trail and error to see what works for you. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewadair9455]

Jono Smith thankyou much respect👍👍

[@arthurlloyd5165]

Real quality technical info, thanks bud!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@yuvaraju2010]

What should be the CPS and duty for shading/color packing machine??

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Around 100cps and 50% duty

[@yuvaraju2010]

@@JonoSmithTattoo thanks for the reply...my current cps for shader machine is 89 and when i am trying to increase cps to 100, duty is also getting increasing and going beyond 60..i have seen ur videos where u taught us to decrease/increase duty, but i am not able to set both at correct number....

[@yuvaraju2010]

@@JonoSmithTattoo just a clarification.. do i need to keep this cps and duty when the needle is connected to machine or needle not connected to machine?? Because for example without connecting needle to machine, it gives cps of 100. But needle is connected to machine, cps reduces to 90...

[@pilarskinner]

is it better to have a soft grummet or a hard grommet for a coil machine?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

It depends what you’re using it fir. Soft are best for shaders and hard are better for liners.

[@pilarskinner]

i use it for lining. i’m not confident yet to shade

[@gardenofremains8018]

Good video! Just one thing to add. Put a needle and tube in it and dip it in a water cup while tuning. Then it's really 100% on point when you are working.

[@AErros7]

Thank you u answered alllloooots of questions in my head and now I understand everything u deserve big sub and support awesome channel 😎😎😎

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel!

[@thebeardedcattattoo511]

Hi, mate. Love your videos! One quick question: When you tune the machines to those readings is it loaded with needle and rubber band or not loaded.? I’m asking because when I load the machine the readings always drop a little bit. I’ll appreciate it if you answer. Cheers!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

That’s a really good question. Personally I’ve always tuned ‘unloaded’ ie. no needle. For the simple reason that having swing the armature bar out every time results in having to remove the needle from the armature bar every time which makes a simple process into quite a long fiddly one. So I always tune unloaded and find I only have to make very slight adjustments to hit the right figures when loaded. There is no right or wrong way with regards to tuning loaded or unloaded it’s just personal preference really. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@danlee9109]

That was my question. I'm glad I'm not alone on that one

[@draggon36]

What should the settings be for a color packer

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

About 100cps

[@1980thehammer]

Hey Jono! Absolutely brilliant the way you explain all of this. Thank F...k I found this and you with it on KZbin! I actually understand everything your saying! Just one thing I would like to know! With what do I test the CPS and Duty? Mine only shows the voltage. And yes it is a cheap as chips machine. But for the practice skin and just by doing it with the sound I'm pretty happy for the straight line I managed! 🤣 thank you very much for you help and keep up the awesome videos! Fantastic

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you! I’m glad the channel is helping you out! If your power supply doesn’t show htz & duty you’re not really gonna be able to tell what it is so I’d just go with the coin gap tuning for now. You can get a pretty cheap power supply that does show all this information for around £30 from eBay called ‘Hurricane HP2’ so maybe something to get in the future. In a nutshell though if you’re getting good results for now, just keep doing what you’re doing and keep practicing. Hope this helps!

[@1980thehammer]

@@JonoSmithTattoo yes it sure does help. And like I said your explaining is making it so much easier. Fantastic. Still got some videos to catch up on. But I will watch them all! 💪👍

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Really awesome advice Mate👍thank you for this video 👍👍👍the animation was brilliant 👍would a dragonhawk machine tune ok Jono?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Twisted Tattoo thanks for the great feedback!!! I’ve never used these but if they are mass produced Chinese machines the chances are they’re not going to work great. It’s not because I’ve got a problem with Chinese stuff, it’s just that they tend to mass produce them using really low quality components. But if that’s all you’ve got it’s great to practice tuning it anyway to see if you can hit the right numbers. Like with most stuff, the better quality it is the easier it’s going to be to use and perform a better job. Thanks for watching!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@JonoSmithTattoo thanks Mate 👍

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Got my dragonhawk liner machine running at volts: 8.0 speed 130hz and duty at 50% mate sounds awesome running perfect 👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Twisted Tattoo that’s amazing mate! Thanks for sharing that!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

@@JonoSmithTattoo had my HP-2 power supply today mate👍

[@imateslapilot3260]

Would you tune a color packer and shader the same way?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’d tune a shader to have slightly less volts to make it hit softer and set the speed to around 90-100 cps.

[@luisestrada3534]

When to finally tune the machine and load it with tube and needle and apply tension with rubber bands, you would still have to go up on the voltage correct?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Yes adding the rubber band, needle bar etc adds a little extra load. So when you tune your machine ‘unloaded’ then connect everything, the figures go slightly out so need a little tweak to bring them back. With a decent quality machine this tweak will be very minimal. Some people tune their machines already ‘loaded’ with band, bar etc. but personally I think this takes too long because every time you need to make an adjustment you have to take everything off so it’s better to tune unloaded I think. Thanks for watching!

[@luisestrada3534]

@@JonoSmithTattoo thank you very much for your reply and all your info, i like your content I'll definitely subscriber. Thanks again

[@shellyforester8891]

Heyllo! Loving your videos! I didn’t see the link about rotary machine type tho? :)

[@bradmoules5389]

Great video! Cheers mate.

[@truckdrivermm]

Jono is duty 50% for color shader/packer also?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Yes it is but cps at around 100.

[@dMONrise666]

Awesome video man 🤘🏽

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!