Spring Tension Gauge reminds me of the old bend bar Torque Wrenches. I use a small scale with a needle with the points cut off and curl the end. I put this in my machine and simply press it down on the scale. Gives exact weight in grams. This is the best channel on learning the important basics all tattooist should know.
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.
(HIGHLY RECOMMEND WATCH THIS) Wish I had started with a tension tool!! Listening to my machines had been my only way and also the spring gauge, ghost, and bog, but what you explain in this video is great info for people learning! My skin scars very easy which sucks bad, but learning more about needle throw, cps, and Tension, is all a great help. lots of miss info out there, but (Highly Recommend this site)
Hi...I'm a female artist based in Cape Town South Africa and your videos has really, really helped me. I don't know if you'll see this but please know that I appreciate the help.
Your videos are a godsend. I am a new scratcher. I would like to know how to stretch my skin on my right arm/hand - I am not getting proper penetration and as a result cannot be a "Tattoo Ninja" because I have to go over and over the same area.
I for get what video it was, but this guy gave a really good point on rubber bands, he said something like, bigger frames tattoo machines bigger rubber bands and little frames littler rubber bands
could you not get away with a spring tension guage if you get a power supply like a hurricanepower2 bc I can't find a dag on Aaron Carter spring tension guage anywhere to save my life what about Wal-Mart Lowe's homeimprovment any advice?
You have to order one from tattoo supply store. I haven't been able to find them other places. People make them from other things but I think it is just too complicated for what you want. Spring tension gauge is so much easier. You can get your numbers right on your power supply but still have incorrect tension on your springs. I found my spring tension gauge for around $30 from National Tattoo Supply. At the time it was the cheapest one I could find.
I could never get hold of one I looked everywhere until an old school tattooist looked at my machine and just showed me to bend my spring enough that if I hold the A bar down then slowly let it up once the contact screw touches the front spring there should be about 1mm travel distance after that, it's not an exact science but I do it to every machine now and they all run great
You are correct. I use rotaries and coils. This is for the people who want to use coils. I love both types of machines. I love rotaries because they are easy to use. I love coils because I can fix anything that goes wrong. I have coil machine from when I first started tattooing that still works. I don't have any rotaries that have lasted that long. It is just for those people who prefer to use coils. You do have to be careful if you are using rubber bands on a rotary that they aren't too tight. Make sure your tension bar is set correctly. On some rotaries they do have areas where you can put too much strain on the machine.
Hey nick, I've gone thru your videos 3 times now lol. My question is, for liner, shader and CP is there a tension range they should be in for each set up? I heard on this video 300-400 and less tension for cp and more for liners. What range is decent for each?
There is a range. It can be different from machine to machine. Depends on how the frame is. The final result is getting the marks you want. Everyone is different and can tune their machines differently. There is more than one way to tune a machine and get the same result. You learn what works for you with practice. 300-400 works for me. I use very little tension with cp and liner. I add more with a shader.
I'm going to focus on the Website gotattoou.com. This way I can post diagrams and links to information that will help you. I like to tune machines and make equipment. I will share some machine tuning advice on the website. I will be adding diagrams that will take you through all of the steps to tune a machine. I've already started adding the first part of machine tuning. I will be adding the finishing procedure shortly.
Tattoo University awesome, thanks Nick. I just received a order of different springs. Will be playing with them when my tattoo room is done. Hopefully tomorrow
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Spring Tension Gauge reminds me of the old bend bar Torque Wrenches. I use a small scale with a needle with the points cut off and curl the end. I put this in my machine and simply press it down on the scale. Gives exact weight in grams. This is the best channel on learning the important basics all tattooist should know.
Thanks. It reminds me of a torque wrench also.
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.
(HIGHLY RECOMMEND WATCH THIS) Wish I had started with a tension tool!! Listening to my machines had been my only way and also the spring gauge, ghost, and bog, but what you explain in this video is great info for people learning! My skin scars very easy which sucks bad, but learning more about needle throw, cps, and Tension, is all a great help. lots of miss info out there, but (Highly Recommend this site)
Thanks for the comment
Hi...I'm a female artist based in Cape Town South Africa and your videos has really, really helped me. I don't know if you'll see this but please know that I appreciate the help.
I'm glad I could help
I’m a male tattoo artist and I thought this video was good also.
Your videos are a godsend.
I am a new scratcher. I would like to know how to stretch my skin on my right arm/hand - I am not getting proper penetration and as a result cannot be a "Tattoo Ninja" because I have to go over and over the same area.
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the penny trick is actually cool
I for get what video it was, but this guy gave a really good point on rubber bands, he said something like, bigger frames tattoo machines bigger rubber bands and little frames littler rubber bands
Stevie was a great guy
that is true
Very well explained my friend
Thanks
Is there a certain way to put the clip cord on the tattoo machine?
I ask that because I see ur clip cord has 2 diff colors??
One negative one positive
No. Doesn't matter what way it goes on bud
I have 2 new coil machines getting very hot after only 30mn so I guess it is because the spring is new????
Need some tattoo machine tuning. Could be spring issue. You can move it to the side and bend it a little to take off some tension.
could you not get away with a spring tension guage if you get a power supply like a hurricanepower2 bc I can't find a dag on Aaron Carter spring tension guage anywhere to save my life what about Wal-Mart Lowe's homeimprovment any advice?
You have to order one from tattoo supply store. I haven't been able to find them other places. People make them from other things but I think it is just too complicated for what you want. Spring tension gauge is so much easier. You can get your numbers right on your power supply but still have incorrect tension on your springs. I found my spring tension gauge for around $30 from National Tattoo Supply. At the time it was the cheapest one I could find.
I could never get hold of one I looked everywhere until an old school tattooist looked at my machine and just showed me to bend my spring enough that if I hold the A bar down then slowly let it up once the contact screw touches the front spring there should be about 1mm travel distance after that, it's not an exact science but I do it to every machine now and they all run great
hey bro, wht the name of that tool that you use to mesure the tension? ._. sorry im noob jejeje
Spring Tension Gauge
Brah go to rotaries.. problems and tention problems solved.... Seems like it makes more sense...
You are correct. I use rotaries and coils. This is for the people who want to use coils. I love both types of machines. I love rotaries because they are easy to use. I love coils because I can fix anything that goes wrong. I have coil machine from when I first started tattooing that still works. I don't have any rotaries that have lasted that long. It is just for those people who prefer to use coils. You do have to be careful if you are using rubber bands on a rotary that they aren't too tight. Make sure your tension bar is set correctly. On some rotaries they do have areas where you can put too much strain on the machine.
Sup Sir ,Make a video of making alternative green soap for tattoo pls .Ty
I'm going to do a video pretty soon on this subject
Okay Sir Ty .I can wait :)
Hi Nick do you live anywhere near NH I would relay like to meat up with you for a Coffey and talk and I also would like to get inked by you
Hey nick, I've gone thru your videos 3 times now lol. My question is, for liner, shader and CP is there a tension range they should be in for each set up? I heard on this video 300-400 and less tension for cp and more for liners. What range is decent for each?
There is a range. It can be different from machine to machine. Depends on how the frame is. The final result is getting the marks you want. Everyone is different and can tune their machines differently. There is more than one way to tune a machine and get the same result. You learn what works for you with practice. 300-400 works for me. I use very little tension with cp and liner. I add more with a shader.
I'm going to focus on the Website gotattoou.com. This way I can post diagrams and links to information that will help you. I like to tune machines and make equipment. I will share some machine tuning advice on the website. I will be adding diagrams that will take you through all of the steps to tune a machine. I've already started adding the first part of machine tuning. I will be adding the finishing procedure shortly.
Tattoo University awesome, thanks Nick. I just received a order of different springs. Will be playing with them when my tattoo room is done. Hopefully tomorrow
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did you try loombands?
No I have not
ok thank you