Tuning a V-Tech

[SteelDog72]

Is anyone here familiar with tuning a V Tech (Superior)? Do all the same NIckle / Dime principles still apply? This is my first machine and it just seems to give me nothing but problems. The lines will come out great on one tat and then choppy and crooked on another. I just feel like I bought a piece of crap.

If anyone is familiar with tuning it and settings, I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks

Matt

[imported_NeedleJack]

Hi There Steeldog: I personally know Walt (owner of Superior Tattoo). What I can tell you about the V-Tek machines by the class I was shown at a convention some years back is that the machine is designed essentially the same as most machines. So - regarding the tuning process - Yes, we are talking the same principals apply.

Regarding nickle / dime. I suggest reading more on tuning techniques within our forum. That particular theory is there as a guideline only and is in no way bullet proof logic. Yes, there are certain circumstances when you can get away with a dime gap between the contact screw and the front spring in the down position by holding down the armature bar in the off position (foot off of the footswitch). Same holds true for the nickle for shading.

Attention: Read our forums and you will see that this principal is only there to serve as a starting point and is in no way a means to the end. There are numerous other factors that come into play which include the following: power setting on your PS, spring tention - (read any Eikon Device Publication - Machinegun) this is all outlined regarding faster springs vs. slower etc., Armature Bar, Iron / Brass Machine vs. Aluminum, Coil Size, Core contents (how much iron is in the core - the more the better) etc.

Bottom line, I'm not going to beat a dead horse because this has been discussed numerous times on our tattoo forums. In summary: Yes, a V-Tec regarding tuning application is no different than any other machine on the market.

[SteelDog72]

Thanks for your help Needlejack. I appreciate it.