LARoss Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thought I would share some machine ideas with you guys. I like building single coil machines so here are a few designs. The first one is an antique looking standard sprung machine. I love building knarly old looking stuff. The second is an adjustable compression spring design that I came up with that works really well. The third is a design that took me a while to get the right setup but I finally got it. Really lite weight due to no sideplate and these things are badass. Larry JordanMTB 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDowning Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I always love seeing the machines you build Larry! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARoss Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Thanks, I love designing and building and sharing ideas with fellow tattooers. Larry Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt cee Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 those are some dope creations! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Larry - the single coils are really cool. What can you tell me about the way they run vs any conventional machines you've put together in the past? I had someone once waxing tattoo with me about how his side-by-sides ran but I got the sinking suspicion he was regurgitating what the guy who sold 'em to him said. I'd love to hear your thoughts about the efficiency and comparitive readings. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARoss Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I guess the first thing people want to know is what there power capabilities are compared to 2 coil machines. These single coil machines are set up as shaders and have no problem pushing needle groups up to 13 mags. I personally don't use groupings bigger than that though. I would say there is definitely some difference in power between the two set ups but it isn't drastic. When set up as shaders I like using them for 7-11 mags. I do go to a 2 coil machine when I use a 13, it just has that little more oomph I like. Set up for lining they can perform just fine for most groupings. As far as the numbers go, wether its a single or dual coil I adjust both with similar numbers. Larry Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Larry - do you find there's a certain finished, healed prodcut that you can acheive with the single coil that you actually could NOT with a more traditional 2 coil set up? I'm wondering if you can get some softer, broader shading in the healed product when you're using something that, like you said, has less oomph. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt cee Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 the 2coil machine is like the sailor jerry idea from machine gun. does it have the same issues with spring pressure? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARoss Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 To answer the first question....no not really. The main factor in a good healed tattoo is in the artist's technique. I can setup a single coil machine to hit hard or soft as well as a dual coil machine. With a dual coil machine your going to have a stronger magnet basically so it would be a better and more capable choice for larger groupings. Matt I'm not quite sure what the Sailor Jerry setup is like and how it compares to the setup I have on mine. I will say that my design does have its limitations with this layout. By looking at it you would almost think its a liner but this is indeed a shader. I played with quite a few setups and this is what I settled on. The speed is fairly low and good for shading but I could not get this design to work as a liner, just to slow. Larry Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 LARoss: Yeah, I guess that makes sense. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry rodriguez Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 outstanding larry! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-1917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpatton Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 once again very cool ideas going on here Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-35542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TattooGabby Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Very cool stuff, I actually signed up for this forum based on finding these images when searching for single coil machines. I love the rustic look and woven cloth covered wires. Something about these speaks to me. Awesome work! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-85528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Mendez Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 that's an intelligent way of placing the "front" spring on a reverse machine. I'm sick of seeing tons of these with abused springs! nice to find you here Larry, I know this thread is quite old, but I don't visit the forum very often. cheers mate! always amazed to see your machines! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-98908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNoiTattoo Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Amazing ! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-98967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfIdeas Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hey @Pugilist wanna try out that shiny new banhammer? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/198-machine-ideas/#findComment-106137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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