Introducing New Guest Builder: Guy Le Tatooer

Guy (/ɡiː/) is a world-renowned tattoo artist celebrated for his powerful, timeless tattoos executed with unparalleled precision, skill, and speed. As a second-generation tattoo artist who grew up in a tattoo shop in New Caledonia, Guy has spent most of his life traveling the globe, drawing inspiration from the diverse cultures he has lived in across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Throughout his journey, Guy has specialized in large-scale work, known for his ability to cover substantial areas quickly while minimizing healing time for faster recovery. His unique approach to tattooing led him to modify and build custom machines that run at higher voltages—allowing him to work rapidly while delivering the strength needed for extensive pieces.

In collaboration with Guy, we’ve had the privilege of updating his Om machine, optimizing it for his intense style. By incorporating mini coils and reducing its size and weight, we have maintained the speed and power crucial to Guy's technique, while enhancing efficiency to run the machines in a more reasonable voltage range.

Whether you’re familiar with his work or experiencing it for the first time, Guy Le brings a fresh and formidable approach to tattooing that embodies both artistry and innovation.

Highlights:

• Individual Shader Machine
  
• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Guy Le Tatooer
  
• Seafoam HD Powder Coated Finish
  
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Purple Reflective Tape
  
• Polished 24k Gold Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Gold Plated Pure Copper Contact
  

Shader Specifications:

• Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Guy tattoos
• Running  around 115-120 Hz Unloaded
  
• Guy prefers to run these hard at 8-9 Volts, but they also work well at lower voltage at 6-8 Volts for a bit less aggressive tattooing.
  
• Setup with O-ring Spring Setup for more power and consistency with higher voltage use. If O-Ring is removed they will stronger and slower at lower voltage. 
• Great for fast color packing or gradation with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
• Made in the USA

Introducing New Guest Builder: Guy Le Tatooer

Guy (/ɡiː/) is a world-renowned tattoo artist celebrated for his powerful, timeless tattoos executed with unparalleled precision, skill, and speed. As a second-generation tattoo artist who grew up in a tattoo shop in New Caledonia, Guy has spent most of his life traveling the globe, drawing inspiration from the diverse cultures he has lived in across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Throughout his journey, Guy has specialized in large-scale work, known for his ability to cover substantial areas quickly while minimizing healing time for faster recovery. His unique approach to tattooing led him to modify and build custom machines that run at higher voltages—allowing him to work rapidly while delivering the strength needed for extensive pieces.

In collaboration with Guy, we’ve had the privilege of updating his Om machine, optimizing it for his intense style. By incorporating mini coils and reducing its size and weight, we have maintained the speed and power crucial to Guy's technique, while enhancing efficiency to run the machines in a more reasonable voltage range.

Whether you’re familiar with his work or experiencing it for the first time, Guy Le brings a fresh and formidable approach to tattooing that embodies both artistry and innovation.

Highlights:

• Individual Shader Machine
  
• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Guy Le Tatooer
  
• Seafoam HD Powder Coated Finish
  
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Purple Reflective Tape
  
• Polished 24k Gold Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Gold Plated Pure Copper Contact

Liner Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Guy tattoos
• Running  around 130 Hz Unloaded
• Guy prefers to run these hard at 8-9 Volts, but they also work well at lower voltage at 6-8 Volts for a bit less aggressive tattooing
  
• Setup with O-ring Spring Setup for more power and consistency with higher voltage use. If O-Ring is removed they will stronger and slower at lower voltage. 
• Great for single pass quick and solid lines with 5s to 11s, turn up for 14s to 18s
  
• Made in the USA

Dan Kubin V3R Sidewinder

"¡Ahora, con un tornillo de impacto ponderado actualizado! Descubrí que ayuda con la estabilidad del golpe y mejoró el rendimiento general. Además, tenga en cuenta que la posición de la banda elástica es otro elemento de ajuste simple. Para operaciones de menor voltaje o golpe más fuerte, la posición la banda apuntando ligeramente hacia arriba. Esto reducirá la tensión del resorte de retorno, lo que hará que opere mejor a velocidades más lentas y disminuya la cantidad de elasticidad. La bonificación es menos tensión en la banda de goma.

Las actualizaciones anteriores del V3R incluyen agregar el codiciado tornillo de mariposa DK, mover el tornillo de impacto (el elemento de ajuste más crucial e incomprendido) al extremo frontal de la barra de armadura y agregar un pasador de impacto de acero endurecido para que la máquina sea más fácil de reiniciar, y mantendrá su tono mucho más tiempo. También usé algunos trucos del V7 para reducir las salpicaduras y hacer que golpee un poco más rígido en el extremo inferior y también agregué los resortes de respaldo para evitar la rotura del resorte.

Estas actualizaciones se suman a la versión actualizada de 2019, que aún tiene la misma geometría confiable y probada que la v3 original, pero ahora revisada y remasterizada con diferencias sutiles para mejorar el rendimiento general. Este es el Sidewinder más fácil de usar hasta ahora. Las diferencias, además de la estética, son la rueda de carrera numerada, una marca de sincronización del tornillo de impacto en la leva y el marco (como el v5-6). Además, hice una nueva configuración de bloqueo de tornillo de banco con resorte que sujeta el tubo sin esfuerzo. La rueda de carrera está indexada en 10 posiciones y numerada en consecuencia".

Gracias por mirar - Dan.

Especificaciones de la máquina:

• Marco de latón de óxido negro con herrajes negros (*El acabado puede variar)
  
• Tornillo de mariposa DK, nueva barra de armadura y rueda de carrera actualizada para mejorar el rendimiento
• El renombrado forro rotativo. Hunde sin esfuerzo líneas de cualquier tamaño con solo rozar la piel.
• El motor es el mismo que el Sidewinder V2-V4, que ha probado la prueba del tiempo. Ha sido uno de los favoritos de los coleccionistas de Sidewinder desde hace mucho tiempo.
• Vice-Lock que se aprieta fácilmente en casi cualquier tubo
• Ideal para todas las variedades de Line Work o como Fast Shader/Packer
  
• Marca de sincronización en la leva y el marco para ajustar el tornillo de impacto. (Al igual que el V5 y V6)

• Dial de trazo numerado para que puedas jugar fácilmente con el trazo sin temor a perder ese punto óptimo. No puedes hacerlo demasiado largo o demasiado corto

Configuración de la máquina:

• Aguja estándar en la barra: envuelva una banda elástica gruesa alrededor de la tapa del motor y en la parte delantera de la máquina para aumentar la tensión de la barra de agujas. Se recomienda utilizar bandas elásticas gruesas y pezones perfectos de Dan.
  
• Cartuchos: envuelva una banda elástica alrededor de la tapa del motor y sobre la parte superior de la barra de la armadura para contrarrestar la tensión hacia arriba del cartucho. Tanto las bandas de goma gruesas como las estándar funcionan, solo dependerá de la tensión de la membrana o la banda del cartucho para determinar si la banda de goma proporciona la contrarresistencia adecuada.
  

*Totalmente oxidado en negro. *Tenga en cuenta que el latón alcanzará su punto máximo con el tiempo donde se ve muy desgastado, lo que se suma a su carácter.

Para obtener más información, mire el video de configuración y ajuste de V3R:

*Special Edition Black Friday Machine Kit at special pricing! Never before offered Modern Classic Combo Tattoo Machine Kits, plus optional armature bar fixture!

Seth Ciferri Modern Classic Combo Machine Kit - COMBO Kit includes one frame with geometry to build and setup the machine as either a Liner or Shader. Kit includes both Liner and Shader Armatures and Springs. 

Kit includes all parts needed to build a great tattoo machine...but, it does not include the skills to build a great tattoo machine, sorry not sorry :)

Technical Specs:

• Lightweight CNC Cut Aluminum Frame
• Highly Durable, Oxidation Resistant Anodized Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Steel Hardware, including Pinch Tightening Front Binder and Inlaid Steel Rear Binder for a Better Connection
• Side Facing Guillotine Vise, great for use with Disposable and Steel Tubes
• Inlaid 1/4" Iron Coil Yoke for Better Performance and Less Vibration
  
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils plus 1/4" Yoke
  
• Liner and Shader Armature Bar Included 
  
• 2 Liner and Shader Spring Sets
  
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches 
  
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Liner typical specs:

• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running 140-145 Hz at 6V Unloaded
• Pushing 3's to 11's No Problem
• Weighing in at a mere 5.5 ounces!

Shader typical specs:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running 105-110 Hz at 6V Unloaded
• Pushing 5's to 11's No Problem
• Weighing in at a mere 5.5 ounces!

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture. We recommend picking one up if you do not have one, it is by far the best way to assemble your armature bar and springs with proper alignment and tightness.

Made in the USA.

Here are a few words from Seth on the evolution of his "Classic":