How To Tune A Coil Liner Tattoo Machine

[@jgomez00305]

One of the most sweetest sounds in the world is from a fine tuned coil machine 😁

[@jeffmaskivich6676]

I love coil machines I've been getting ink for close to 20yrs and my artist still uses coil machines. the sound is like no other. I recently got into tattooing bought an amazon kit just to practice with its a solong came with 4 machines supposedly 2 lines and 2 shaders but I can't tell the difference in them could you add that into your next coil machine video thanks for all of the great info your channel has been such a great help

[@ragetalktm1449]

Man....same here same brand and everything they look a bit odd to me I'm still pretty confused lol

[@jeffmaskivich6676]

@@ragetalktm1449 yeah I was confused for a bit I got it pretty much figured out I use the disposable tips the metal ones are to small for my hand and I found the ones I got at least run smooth around 7 volts to 8 volts or they sound off

[@zior8001]

🤷🏽It's like choosing between a 442 Cutlass and a Tesla...

[@rickgill9283]

Thankyou from watching this tutorial I've realised I've been using the wrong spring gap cheers keep the tutorials coming love them heaps have learned tons

[@decklinniemeyer2901]

I just recently started tattooing and I’m only a few days in but I’m having a very hard time setting up the machine properly and tuning it to the perfect specifications I’ve watched a lot of your videos and they’ve been helpful but I’m still not able to tune and run it properly it could be just me being a beginner teaching myself but if theirs any more tips you could give that would be amazing

[@shawnforvour8999]

I'm in the process of learning when researched I found I was told to run my liner coil between 7.5 n 8.5 is that too much or does it depend on the type.of coil machine

[@isabellaaurora4841]

Thanks for the tutorial. I am getting back to tattooing after a break, i have learnt from my master back in Brasil but now am alone and have to understand how to regulate my coil. Would be great to know how to re-assemble and c

[@isabellaaurora4841]

*deep clean it, or overall maintenance

[@neoforestry1771]

Great tutorial. What's up with your crazy power supply showing the duty, and everything. Im used to a dialable power supply from national.

[@andystylez]

Back in the 90’s i used to use Micky Sharpz and Iron horse now i use Bishop Wands i do have to say it took me a while to get use to the Rotary Machines

[@No1hyp0cr1te]

New tattooer here, i started with a pair of Micky Sharpz machines as well. Recently decided to try out my shopmate’s Bishop Fantom machine and got one myself -they’re killer! Definitely a strange feeling to get used to, but wild how convenient they are. At the end of the day though, pulling lines with a well-running coil machine feels great 👍

[@alonetillicanfunction]

Very well spoken and I understood a lot thank you for your help

[@roxroller6327]

This is my first time watching your video, I’m glad I finally watched it!! Will be watching all of them for sure, but you asked if there was any questions we would have and my question is about the contact screw. How do you decided which angle it should be at? Does it matter and why? Hopefully you can answer my question 😬 thanks for sharing your mad skillz!

[@bradmoules5389]

Great concise tutorial. Thanks! I've watched the shader video as well. What screw/spring gap do you recommend for a dedicated colour packer coil machine?

[@justinpriest6115]

I am very new at tattooing, just starting out with practice skin with a coil machine, any tips on getting perfect depth every time? i have seen videos on floating the needle as well as riding the tube, when trying to float the needle, i dont seem to be getting deep enough, so looking for advice on how to make sure the needle is going deep enough when floating the needle

[@szilviasera]

Love your channel, so helpful and educational :) i recently bought coil liner machine, i get it tuned, works, but sometimes stops when the needle is too deep in the tattoo skin, why is that?

[@Turboboob]

Sounds like a weak capacitor

[@tonytuminski3666]

I'd like to know more about different capacitor and how it changes the machine and spring guage and tension on liner vs shader

[@Mr.Monster1313]

I like that machine and coils..where do i get that frame and coils ? I want to build my own..

[@Twisted-ink-sneek]

is there a minimum or maximum for turning the contact screw? or should it just touch the spring...

[@Tattooing101]

Typically, the contact screw should just barely touch the front spring-too tight, and you'll restrict movement; too loose, and you’ll lose consistency. There’s no strict minimum or maximum, but small adjustments make a big difference. Find that sweet spot for smooth operation

[@KD20351]

I was rethinking about getting a coil machines again but i had 1 problem and that was putting the power cord into the machine how do i do that as i love coil machines but rotary tattoo machines look a bit easier to use is ordering of dragonhawk a good idea or killer ink tattoo shop because im stuck and i have atleast £160 to spend but i like the look of a Y22 dragonhawk rotary as i know i can use that easily than coil im not a tattooist but i just tattoo practice skin its like a hobby but i would love to turn it into a career maybe 12 years down the line but what scares me is im a type 1 diabetic with shaky hands and i wouldn't want to mess up thanks for this great video

[@Captain_AF]

How to raise and lower the coils to make sure they both make contact with the a bar?

[@yyuukkyyaayyuukk1965]

Can a coil engine change the stroke like a rotary engine? If it's rotary, you just need to change the cam stroke, does the tattoo coil engine change the stroke or change the coil core and how do you change it? Please please reply 🙏🙏🙏

[@ToXiKDesign]

Thinking about getting a welker because of the price is easy on my beginners wallet, wondering if you had any experience, specifically the Black Widow Liner, if it's woth the buy.

[@johnkendrixks2916]

I have a solong machine is it any good and best way to bend needle to get it in the middle of the tube

[@martinrhyne250]

Running a mickey sharpz shader and a hand signed Danny Fowler original g from a time machine. Have some cheaper machines that actually run great and stay pretty consistent. Have done some spring tweaking on them though.

[@honehbunz]

Hi hi just one question :) How would you hold the machine comfortably?

[@BossMovesOfficial]

Your machine sounds good at 5 - 5.5. When I slowly crank mine up, it hits almost 7 volts before it sounds right. Is it safe to say all machines will run different voltages?

[@lorenzomartinez4185]

You'll be fine with 7 volts. He'll most likely increase the voltage to 6 or 6.5 once he has a full hand grip on the disposable tube. There are several factors including the harmony of back spring tension to front spring (with armature bar weight) and the limitless ways they can be configured, cut, punched to achieve your Cycles per second, duty cycle, and voltage use. Some machines have coil cores made of steel, some of iron. Some have yokes, while others are yokeless. All rubber bands aren't made the same. and these are just a fraction of the variables that allow coil machines to run on different voltages. Normally they can run as low as 4, to as high as 9. Depends on what's in your hand

[@calebotto3128]

Yes as long as it's sounding right. After that a lot of what voltage you are using has to do with your hand speed. I recommend making yourself a dot pen. It's helped me immensely with adapting my hand speed to various voltages

[@myriamgagne3839]

Is the stroke adjustable?

[@stwl1234]

where can i see tattoo´s that you have done?

[@kiran8305]

Best coil machine for allt upe of work??

[@macm792]

hi . This video is a bit hollow, the calibration goes beyond adjusting the travel of the hammer, the tension of both the front and rear straps should be checked, the tension of the o-ring, is the o-ring necessary or not, the travel and the blow of the machine. I have used wormhole brand machines and I can say that they are excellent machines, you have to know how to calibrate them because when you buy they do not arrive calibrated

[@leahwilburn9264]

Already, this video has helped me. Thanks.

[@tarriegibson1193]

Tattoos are the hardest thing to steel from you or take.....🙂❤

[@lukedorrington7455]

I love coil machines I like the weight and the control I have over everything but the only thing I dislike is I find whilst tattooing sometimes it goes out of tune and stopping to retune mid tattoo is a ballache

[@guccisnek2454]

Might be a really dumb question but have you screwed the screws tight enough? I had the same problem and i thought they were tight enough but i tried tightening them further and they never came undone unless i meant them to

[@lukedorrington7455]

@@guccisnek2454 I replaced the plastic binding post screw with a metal one and it doesn't seem to happen as much now, Still happens but much better

[@guccisnek2454]

@@lukedorrington7455 ahhh thats great! Seems like the issue was the sturdyness of the screw since it being plastic:) have a great new years bro:)

[@lukedorrington7455]

@@guccisnek2454 you too, thankyou!

[@helencrowder9984]

Hi I’m just starting out in tattooing love if it so far. I’ve purchased a Mickey sharp dial coil machine that does lining colour packing and shading. I’d like to know how to tune it for the 3 things the machine will do. The lining I think I have that sorted but the other 2 I’d like some advice on. thanks Helen x

[@M18Skiz]

Would like to see you actually tune the machine like bend springs etc

[@truckdrivermm]

I got KingPin Ferrum liner and shader built by Ernie D. I also got some cheap coil machines to teach myself how to build. I tore them down and added better coils, springs and parts some worked out some didn't but got tons of experience do it. I'm glad you came out with this video and comming out with other videos on traditional machines. When I tuned my machine the numbers tend to jump around a bit settle for a bit then jump around. My power supply is a Bronc. I got the stroke right 4.0 for a liner 3.5 for a shader when I used my guage to set the stroke. Is it normal for the duty cycle and speed to jump around a bit?

[@ivanmendoza8457]

Never go wrong with king pin I buil coils and I love king pin and lucky supply but they only sell to tattooers working at a shop not alot ofguys watching this are at a shop

[@Imankikahaniyan]

Is dragonhawk a good company to get coil machine ?

[@Tattooing101]

I'd recommend you check out FK Irons for great coil machines

[@noneyourbusiness341]

@@Tattooing101 as an apprentice, what would you say for micky sharpz? ✌🏼

[@TylerHardy-q2m]

What am I doing wrong if my gun won't lay down ink...is the voltage to high or is my needle depth to long

[@MrRingoac]

First, put down the MACHINE and go get an apprenticeship from a good shop.

[@Its_Modelo]

Thank you bro 🫶🏻

[@Smokeandcoffee84]

i still love coil machines.

[@nicholas70672]

What's the liner used in this video?

[@Michael-cb3dz]

Thank you my brother great info

[@herlukhokusai]

Which Is faster? Coil or pen? And which lasts longer ?

[@GrayDoingStuff]

Thank you

[@DieseNuesse]

bavaria custom irons is a nice brand :) you should get one for the nostalgia

[@ctumbles74]

How do you get a good machine without having a shop?

[@Ac-3O]

What are the blue practice wraps called?

[@a.c.7942]

Dude, where is your accent from. I've seen like 10 of your videos, they are great, but I still can't tell if you're in Australian doing a Southern accent, for a dude from Kentucky who watched The Lord of the rings too many times.

[@Tattooing101]

I am from pa and moved to tn 9 years ago I I have a weird accent

[@a.c.7942]

@@Tattooing101 it's all love man. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@oliviergagnon4130]

Thank you sir

[@RJ_Moonshot]

Does the voltage you use for lining differ between coil and rotary machines?

[@simonkristiansen960]

ofcourse :) depends on machine, a flite nano machine somebody lines 12-13v's, bishop wands 6-10v's, cheyenne for lineing 10-15 hz, and so on. It depends on the motor, how it's build, even for coils, i have a coil that run low like his on 5-6 volts, but i also have a coil machine that wont turn on at even 6v, that is made to run 7-8, even 10 volts for big liners. Nothing really is that simple in tattooing, hope my answer helps you out.

[@RJ_Moonshot]

@@simonkristiansen960 makes complete sense! Thanks for the detailed response. It really helps.

[@simonkristiansen960]

@@RJ_Moonshot no problem, y can ways hit me up and ask for anything.

[@dbdveggies7325]

I only Rock with Coils ✌🏻💨 I love my Unimax NY solid

[@LIGHTEMUPELECTRIC]

Been using my Superior Viper in 1997, only gun use...

[@LeqsoMarexa]

can you draw with this?

[@Tattooing101]

What do you mean?

[@sushinktattoo1366]

Bro at my shop I’m the only one who lines with a coil. After every tattoo I wanna throw them against the wall. Because they never stay the same

[@revochannel8175]

Good

[@Issasdude_365]

What if my machine is correctly tuned in but it is still glitching ,it can suddenly stop and thoug i have it on 6.0-6.5 i have to flick the arm to get it going again? I dont want to run on to much voltage either so it gets hot 🤷‍♂️

[@Moorehenry66]

I was thinking dont the cps have to be higher than 100cps

[@simonkristiansen960]

UNLOADED yes, unloaded commonly around 125-130, i like mine at loaded about the 100-105.

[@Moorehenry66]

@@simonkristiansen960 ok that make sense so if it’s running loaded at 125 to 130cps it’s to fast and will chew the skin right.cause I was thinking 100cps is for shading witch is the speed

[@simonkristiansen960]

@@Moorehenry66 you can't really look at it that way, for shadeing with a coil machine, it's 95% more about how the armatur bar is, and the springs, you can't look at cps in that sense, because it really depends on handspeed and nothing else, but yeah if it's runnning 120+ cps for lineing LOADED i would say maybe too mutch, but everything really depends... Everything matters, even the grommet makes alot of difference, hard grommet, soft grommet, etc.. More rubber bands, less, how you bend the needle, and so on. It's quite detailed. But point being if you buy a coil machine from a good manufactor, like workhorse irons, a liner, you dont have to think that mutch about it, it will run perfect. Untill after a while when you have to do small steps, same with buying a shader coil machine, or a packer coil machine, another great brand is vlad blad for coil machines.

[@Moorehenry66]

@@simonkristiansen960 what about forward tattoo machines

[@simonkristiansen960]

@@Moorehenry66 the brand? absolut dogshit machines, don't touch anything of that low quality it will show in your work :D

[@raypittman1063]

Tune by ear my friend

[@buttonbasher6638]

You know I must say one thing I found really annoying is the fact everyone loves to use “dimes” as measurements lol I mean we literally have numbers and words designed for that very thing, Im not from the US, we dont have dines where im from, I aint seen a coin in months lol can we please use millimetres or any other accurate measurement lol just a thought

[@bigwildgaming]

Don't you mean a dimes width not length?

[@SGhosht]

“Amateur bar” … 😂

[@noahstradamusthe_lesser_kn7955]

Right

[@zero12381]

Arm-ature bar. Not amateur

[@RobertKidd-y8q]

“ ARMATURE BAR “ As opposed to amateur bar “ Pronounced :- ARM A TURE

[@Tattooing101]

I said what I said

[@tyquanartis6937]

I never use a tattoo machine,

[@purplerider2362]

An amateur bar? I’m pretty sure it’s called an Armature bar my guy

[@6ixpath5]

I learned nothing

[@mattm5324]

amateur bar? omg.

[@Tattooing101]

dyslexia strikes again, time to get on the disability

[@ericvest284]

You guys are the best iwantfreestuff

[@dylanvincent4254]

Ugh that buzz