NEW Dan Kubin MCi (Mini Cranker with Impact)!
Step up your tattoo game with the new DK MCi – a plug-and-play remastered version of Dan's Mini Cranker from 2011. Updated and refined, it's designed for precision and ease of use, whether you're using a needle on bar or cartridges. With its wide range of versatility and solid hit, it's a must-have for any tattoo artist.
Specs:
- Steel Frame with durable Black Oxide Finish
- Weighted Brass Armature
- Deluxe Kubin Components including DK Thumbs and updated Slide Vise
Setup / Usage:
- Works well with Standard Needle on Bar AND with Cartridges
- Possible to run with Cartridges without any adjustment or tricks, but if you pull your rubber band over the armature it will increase the snap at the tip
- This machine is cartridge friendly, but best to use lower tension cartridges if going that route. (Workhorse Eco Carts and Non Membrane Carts work well with these machines)
- Great for Lining and Shading with small to medium groupings, turn voltage up and down for speed and hit adjustment as needed
- Higher voltage between 5 - 7 Volts for most Lining
- Lower Voltage between 3.5 - 5 Volts for most Shading, Color Packing, and Stipple Work
- Polarity is not crucial, but will run slightly more efficiently with Positive Down
- The impact screw can be backed off all the way, but ideal to still have a little impact to reduce motor shaft strain
- Turning the impact screw in too much will result in stalling the machine or putting too much strain on the motor.
- Ideal impact is about 1/4-1/2 turn clockwise from the point of zero impact.
Use and Care:
- Please refer to the MCi setup video on my YouTube channel for further clarification - See Link Below
- After a few years, the bearings may dry up. You may use A SINGLE DROP of sewing machine oil on the bearings. DO NOT FILL THE MOTOR WITH OIL!!
- Keep sterilants away from all moving and electrical components!
- Sterilants are corrosive and will damage your machine if used carelessly.
Enjoy!
