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Question by billy
Submitted on 11/22/2003
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how to make a home made tattoo gun?


Answer by tatt gnyuss
Submitted on 12/12/2003
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selling home-made tattoo guns $50 bucks
home made tattoo kits $150 w/gun.needles,1 bottle of ink,cleaning solution,power supply and 25 pk gloves...........contact. genyuhs@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Bionic
Submitted on 12/27/2003
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1 rc car motor 1 12 volt adaptor 1 ballpoint pen (ball removed from tip) and a guitar string (high E)

 

Answer by Chris Jesso
Submitted on 1/9/2004
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: Make a Tattoo Gun

I've personally used this so I know it works...
Things you'll need:

    * bic pen (this is your tube that houses the needle)
    * 4 or 5" section of guitar string ,second one from the smallest. ( this is your needle)
    * tooth brush ( this gets bent like a "7" and joins the pen to the motor)
    * an eraser from a pencil (this joins the shaft of the motor to the needle/guitar string)
    * small battery operated motor (from a "walkman" or a hand held fan)
    * some tape (to join everything together)

Putting the pieces together:

   1. Take the guitar string and bend a little bit of the end down or up.
   2. Take out the ink tube of the pen, and cut it to about a 3 or 4" length, now file down the brass tip of the pen to get the ball out, make the hole big enough to allow passage of the needle.
   3. Insert the needle into the pen.
   4. Now take the tooth brush and cut off the bristles making it about 4" long. Heat it up in the middle with a lighter and bend it in to a "7" and hold in place untill stiff.
   5. Join/tape the pen needle assembly to the tooth brush.
   6. Now take the eraser from the pencil and shove it onto the shaft of the motor, try to get it as dead center as possible. Join the pen/needle/tooth brush to the motor/eraser assembly, tape the brush to the motor.
   7. Take the bent part of the needle/guitar stirng and stick it into the eraser, IMPORTANT- the needle must be purposely OFF CENTER.
   8. Now all that is left to do is find a power source, I used the plug-in adapter frrom a cd player. i guess you could hook up some batteries to a switch and then to the contacts of the motor.

 

Answer by dont_try_this_at_home
Submitted on 1/16/2004
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It's not very responsible to teach others how to make things like this.  I hate to tell you, but unless you have been tattooing for some time and know what your doing, a home made tattoo will look like crap.

 

Answer by F3tish Kitten _  www.geocities.com/f3tishkitten
Submitted on 1/17/2004
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Self tattooing is fine and comes out great if you take your time and know what you want.

 

Answer by tattooer
Submitted on 1/19/2004
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id like to comment on the "do not try this at home " comments some of the best tattoo art comes from this type of gun right here! single needle work is a very artistic art of tattoing!
yes indeed kids should not be doing this !

 

Answer by weeddevilgurl69@hotmail.com
Submitted on 1/20/2004
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i find nothing wrong with self tattooing hell i used a sewing needle it took alot of time and was probably stupid but it turned out awesome and i still have it after 3 years

 

Answer by oneguyw2kids@msn.com
Submitted on 1/21/2004
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i have been doing tats with homemade guns for years and i like using a 110 relay (plugs right in to the wall plug)with a steel band and a dime magnet.and use stainless needles works just as good as the pro's buy/use. hell there is a lot of pro's that build their own anyways.i have about 17 tats done with this same type of homemade guns and they look good even ones that wished i would of took time to think about please contact me if you have any questions, at oneguyw2kids@msn.com. thanks for taking your time out to read this

 

Answer by fixxxer
Submitted on 1/21/2004
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in response to "don't try this at home" people will do w/e the hell they want n they aren't gonna listen to 1 person saying don't do it...personally i did 2 tats w/ just a sewing needle n ink and they turned out fine good day

 

Answer by oneguyw2kids@msn.com
Submitted on 1/24/2004
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my own reply for your info.......you can get a hold of me but please give me some time on giving all the details right now. like where to find the right parts like the magnet( the dime/steel magnet i was using i can no longer find so i need to find a sub that is Strong enough. the stronger the magnet the better. but rock magnets works good on a gun for a shader) and good tattooer knows its better to have one gun for lines and one for shading and i have handed out a few of this tat guns to my good friends that have done work on me and soon I'llhave pics to show just give me some time.

 

Answer by XBiggiePaulsX
Submitted on 1/31/2004
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If somebody could e-mail me a "how to make a home made tattoo gun" guild or instructions it would be much appriatated... Thanks XBiggiePaulsX@yahoo.com

 

Answer by shadow
Submitted on 1/31/2004
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i agree with the sewing needle thing. i have 4 done with one, and yes takes time but mine look great and ive had them forever.

 

Answer by T.Y
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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I have been a maker and user of home made guns for some time now, I do body art with the single neddles, I just bought a pro gun (so called)and I have more problems with holding it than the home made one. Don't knock them until you try them.

 

Answer by CHINA MAN
Submitted on 2/2/2004
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to make a tattoo gun is very simple

 

Answer by aj
Submitted on 2/2/2004
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alright look... i got a moter that's flat with no needle thing that twists how would i hook a needle up to it and make my gun work everything works i just can't figure out how to hook a needle to it. if you have ANY suggestions hit me up at
albino_entertainment@yahoo.com i'dappreciate it alot thanx

 

Answer by dennie
Submitted on 2/8/2004
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when i get my homemade machine together if i ever do! LOL oh i'm so cover in tats! I'm gonna do it safely of course! but when i get it 2gether is over!

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 2/8/2004
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hey, i found this message board after being in another (http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-2623.html) and as you can probably tell, we're all really new at this and i don't quite understand how to put a gun together, and the needle didn't work too well, soooo thats why I'masking you! can you email me your plans (everybody)? my email is "stephiens@hotmail.com" and put "tattoo gun" in the subject box! also, can someone explain to me how a gun works?

 

Answer by Kaiti
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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i don't really get how to build a tattoo gun.i'vedone 4 w/ sewing needles but it didnt work too well and i tried building one the way where you use a crest spinbrush but it didnt work that good either. Maybe i did it wrong idk but could someone please instruct me on how to build a gun - either the walkman way or spinbrush way - or anyway you know!!! Oh yeah and just wondering- how deep should the needle go and how exactly does the gun work and what is good ink to use??? Please email me w/ any tips or help - thanks  - Kaiti29@aol.com

 

Answer by sk8dude
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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me and my brother n law made a tattoo gun that works but we are trying to find out how to get a good shading needle to work and how to get the 7 needle idea to work with the homemade tattoo gun we got the simple ball point pen and spoon idea and 1 needle is good for outlines but not for shading my e mali is sk8dude60@hotmail.com if u got any sugestions plz send me a e mail we could use the info thx all

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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whats the ball point pen and spoon idea?

 

Answer by bigmike6926
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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could some one please email me detailed instructions and a diagram of how to make a home made tatoo gun my email is bigmike6926@yahoo.com currently i am using a sewing needle and thread and that just takes to much time thank you

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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THREAD? oh my god...what do you do with the thread...your scaring the crap out of me!

 

Answer by Mutha Phucka
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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I personally think that people will do what they want  to themselves and handing out advice that is unsolicited is not a bright idea, the only good unwelcomed advice is that which helps one achieve his/her goal better. Example: To the Oneguyw2kids gentleman: have you ever considered the small magnets from those little magnetic body jewelry things, they work fairly well for me on a concept not unlike yours...

 

Answer by crazy 888
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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i would like a diagram or better instructions on how to build the walkman type gun if u could e-mail me at skyybird2525@aol.com  thanx

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 2/10/2004
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EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE A GUN....SPEAK UP!

 

Answer by LOCC
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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I made a tattoo like this: i got a regular sewing needle. then i burned the sharp point, to sanitize it. then i wrapped thread around the end, to hold the ink. the i got some indian ink and dipped the needle and started my tat.

 

Answer by Selma
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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Where to you get the indian ink from?

 

Answer by chris_right_here@hotmail.com
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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i know all of u first timers need to know how to make a tattoo guna nd i know the perfect way and i know how to make it shade and line so if u want to contact me u can at chris_right_here@hotmail and i will show u step by step how to make a gun, make it work better and every thing elsa u need to know...i also sell homemade tattoo kits that cum wit with: 1 gun and power supply, 1 needle, and 1 bottle of ink for $50......as everyone keeps in mind that $50 is alot and noone knows if their going to get riped off or not but i will in shore u give me an address and everything i need and ull get it....for any other questions add me or contact me at chris_right_here@hhotmail.com

 

Answer by Bacon
Submitted on 2/13/2004
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Show me how to assemble the tattoo gun Chris Jesso

 

Answer by liipooch420@yahoo.com
Submitted on 2/13/2004
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i need help with making a gun iv had a few that my boy made for me but every time i used it 10 minutes into the tat the needles would shoot out of the gun or the button would burn out

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 2/13/2004
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haha thats pretty funny. ok, so if you would like to learn how to make a tattoo gun with a crest spinbrush, i can send you the info, one girl said it didn't work very well, but mine is great. let me know!

 

Answer by bigmike6926@yahoo.com
Submitted on 2/14/2004
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hey stephenie send me the spin brush info if you would

 

Answer by SteelResrv211
Submitted on 2/14/2004
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stephanie, send me the spinbrush instructions please. steelresrv211@aol.com

 

Answer by chris jesso*chris_right_here@hotmail.com*
Submitted on 2/15/2004
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do to all the emails im getting plz give me up to 48 hours to get back to u. buy the way i have one tat dont buy  indian ink and after i hade it done i found out that its very bad for ur skin.....the best ink for homemade tattoos is bic pen ink.

 

Answer by Misfit69138
Submitted on 2/15/2004
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hey stephanie can you send me information about using the spin toothbrush? thanks my email is fukcthepigees13888@yahoo.com

 

Answer by balllicker
Submitted on 2/15/2004
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i love to lick nuts and i seen a guys balls last night and he had a cat tattooed on his nuts and it tasted very salted

 

Answer by balllicker
Submitted on 2/15/2004
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i love to lick nuts and i seen a guys balls last night and he had a cat tattooed on his nuts and it tasted very salted

 

Answer by R.B.
Submitted on 2/16/2004
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I'm about to do it with a knife and bic pen...

 

Answer by geez!!!
Submitted on 2/16/2004
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DONT DO THAT!
ask us how to do it safely!

 

Answer by press zt0p
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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well ill ask my bf the best way to make a tat gun. hes was in the joint for 6 yrs and thats how he made his money so he has a lot of experience on what works the best and what doesnt work at all. ill also ask about how to make the ink. the one downside to prison ink though is that it starts to turn a bit on the greenish side after a long time. but its main ingredient is baby oil and the gun is essentially a guitar string and a walkman motor so obviously the things to make the gun and the ink with are regular things laying around the house.

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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lol ok

 

Answer by moe
Submitted on 2/18/2004
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i am a young artist who has people telling me all the time that they want to pay me to give them tats i need all the info i can get on this i interested in buying what i need any one that can help me out would be greatly appretiated
u can reach me at    jake_butcheredatbirth@hotmail.com

 

Answer by TheMiz517
Submitted on 2/18/2004
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i have a question... im not trying to sound like a little baby but i do have a low tolerance for pain but im not afraid of it, i ahvent had a tattoo before and i want one, yet i dont wanna spend soo much money for one, but honestly, does a tattoo really really hurt at all?...i just need some expert info

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 2/18/2004
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jumping jacks suck when you have a fresh tattoo on you side...

 

Answer by needlinnacci
Submitted on 2/18/2004
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I've been doin tats wit a homemade gun for 4 years and you can't tell the difference between my work and a studios work. Plus my rates are a lot cheaper. I just make people sign a waiver before I do a tat on them to cover my tailend. But everything I do is sanitized to the fullest and I never have any problems with my results. However, I am curious about the spoon gun and it's shading. So if anyone has any info on how all that works hit me up wit a email. Eyepleezin@aol.com

 

Answer by dork
Submitted on 2/19/2004
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there's nothing wrong w/ makin your own tattoo gun.  i make tattoos for my friends and they dont complain.  so fock all you haters.

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 2/19/2004
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WHOO HOOO! TATTOOING YOURSELF ROX!

 

Answer by Tattoo Whoo?
Submitted on 2/19/2004
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I recently got back interested in getting tattoo's I am only 19 and don't have much experience so take my suggestion as you will. I used an electric razor (one of the Conair type ones) and took off the razor part and fastened a needly to the end with electrical tape and some thread. Dipped the needle in ink and there is a bolt in the side that lets you tighten or loosen it. I simple loosened it up and it took about 30 min to do initials on myself Looks great just needs more layers of ink. I suggest trying it out.

 

Answer by bigballer262000
Submitted on 2/20/2004
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hey i would like to get a how to thing to make a gun so if anyone would please e-mail me at haballer@nctv.com thanks

 

Answer by John
Submitted on 2/21/2004
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I have been making tattoo guns for about 5-6 years now. I believe that home made tats are an art of there own. If anyone disagrees they can shove it! Now if you want to know how to make a home made tattoo gun then email me. I'll try to get back ASAP. If need be I can draw up a set of plans. Your gun will look, and work great.
Email me at Chevy4ever692007@yahoo.com

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 2/21/2004
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i'min pain...

 

Answer by las vegas tagger
Submitted on 2/22/2004
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hey can ne one send me info on how to make a tattoo gun send ur info to abkfan101@aol or u can im me at abkfan101 or awall420

 

Answer by dtt733
Submitted on 2/22/2004
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hey can somebody help me i tried to make a tatoo with a regular needle and bic inc but the inc just disaperad if anybody knows the best way to do it email me at dtt733@yahoo.com

 

Answer by xtopherdirt007@hotmail.com
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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yo my names chris dirt ive been squting for a while i only got a few tats right now but im looking to tattoo most of my body, if there is anybody looking to practice on someone or is into dark designs that wants to blast off on some one uninhibited but doesbnt expext to get paid except with my body as their canvas. serius inquiries only email me i can hitch anywhere in the country

 

Answer by lil_usafdevil@yahoo.com
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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hey do what you want i did mine with gitaur string and a electric tooth brush it turned out fine!!! later

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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a great gun is done with a needle, eraser, and crest spinbrush, email me at stephiens@hotmail.com if you want the info on how to do it

 

Answer by Pigdog
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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Seems to me there's alotta people asking how to make the guns, but no-one giving the answers :)

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 2/24/2004
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HEY! I'm giving answers....!!

 

Answer by MuthaFacko
Submitted on 2/24/2004
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Hey can any one that has truley got the stuff done with a home made tattoo machine Email me and show me how to make a WORKIN tattoo gun and not some peice of $hit or hoax every method i recieve will be tested and ill tell you if they really workk my email is budtokenjugalo7@aol.com IM or Email me the step by step guide in the processes of maken a machine thanx

 

Answer by King Saint
Submitted on 2/25/2004
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iight i made a great tattoo gun ima tell yall how i made it you open up a vcr and take out the motor thats inside of it it isnt a flat motor but it will work then there should be a litttle place were u could stick the needle on the side and u jus get some indian ink and start using ur imaginatio .. holla if any questions mah email is LiLChoppz187@aol.com

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 2/25/2004
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thats so much more difficult than the crest spinbrush tattoo gun.

 

Answer by cashman
Submitted on 2/25/2004
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I made my first home made gun in prison out of a radio walkman and now that im free i still use the same method and get great results.

 

Answer by Featherwood Witch
Submitted on 2/26/2004
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I would appreciate anyone's idea's and their version of the best homemade tattoo gun!  I might just put a few different ones together and go from there.  I have most commonly heard of the walkman motor and guitar string.  I was trippen when I saw the idea of the spinbrush; cause I was just wondering about that one tonight.  I'm just not sure about the whole hookup thing.  I need to make one; so I can do my own work for myself..It will definately be a work in progress; I need to inflict a little pain in a constructive way, when I go into a rage; the only thing to bring me back is a little physical pain!  That's a 2 for 1 deal, huh?  Seriously; anyone who can lead me through the construction of the gun; please contact me!!  Thanks alot...hopefully soon to sling some ink. e-mail:                     Featherwood-Witch@myway.com   or          Featherwood-Witch@prodigy.net

 

Answer by TyandPatty
Submitted on 2/26/2004
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ok, im seriously looking into mkin a guna nd i want to do it with the best gun i can make that actaullt WORKS so write me at KandieKorn428@aol.com and pleaze give me instruction on whut to do or whutever! Danx!

 

Answer by ozone
Submitted on 2/26/2004
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chevy 4ever692007@yahoo.com can you tell me how to make a tat gun i do it with one needle thank you my e- mail is ozone 3172@aol.com

 

Answer by KAYOSS
Submitted on 2/27/2004
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IM WILLING TO TATTOO ANYONE WHO HAS A GUN I COULD USE.I DO UNIQUE ABSTRACT DESIGNS YOU WOULDNT SEE ANYWHERE ELSE.THEY ARE ALL MY OWN DESIGNS. PAGER#(661)290-0701

 

Answer by KAOTICARTKREATEDBYKAYOSS
Submitted on 2/27/2004
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CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT ELABORATE TATTOOS.MY DESIGNS ARE INTRICATE AND ABSTRACT,MOSTLY DONE IN BLACK INK.IT LOOKS BETTER WITH BLACK INK.NO COPIED DESIGNS.I HAVE ALL THE POTENTIAL,BUT NOT VERY MANY TO TATTOO AND HARDLY ANY SUPPLIES.IF ANYONES INTERESTED OR HAS A TATTOO GUN I COULD USE ON THEM CONTACT ME.(661)290-0701

 

Answer by Ogre
Submitted on 2/27/2004
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how do i make a tat gun from a cd player motor?

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 2/28/2004
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well I have bin making tattoo guns for two years and I just made a site to help ppl make there own. http://www.geocities.com/spike12291986/tattoo-gun.html

good luck

 

Answer by Pigdog
Submitted on 2/29/2004
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Steph you're a cutie :)

 

Answer by condon
Submitted on 2/29/2004
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Got a few questions for anyone who might know the answers.  One, do I need a liscense to charge for doing tats for people, or just a tax id number?  also, I understand the concept (i think), you draw your ink, then go over it with the gun, right?  if not, please let me know how.  Last Q is how far should the needle go into the skin?  Thanks a million. (and don't worry, gonna do a hella lot'a ink on myself before on others.

 

Answer by Pigdog
Submitted on 3/1/2004
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Hang on.. Steph, if you're a guy - then you're not a cutie. Just thought I'd clear that up. :)

 

Answer by Peckerwood
Submitted on 3/1/2004
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You guys are all crazy! "You draw the ink and then go over it with a gun"
"Do I need a license?"
Get a grip and go to a pro shop.  Granted, i've seen some impressive
joint tattoos.  Half the people on here don't appear to have the talent it
takes to lay ink.  This is an art form that ya'll are turning into a crack
house function.  Cough up the $ and you won't regret it.

 

Answer by Condon
Submitted on 3/1/2004
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Hey Peckerhead, if ya can't answer a question, just keep your mouth shut, it's easy, really.  Try it.  Not all of us can afford to fork out that kind of cash, but have artistic talent and vision we'd like to see fulfilled.  Personally, I'd rather ink my own arm than pay someone else good money to do it.

 

Answer by Matt
Submitted on 3/1/2004
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Hey Peckerhead, shut up man.  Anyway, don't buy these kits and guns people try to sell, just use the universal plan that's all over the web (toothbrush, walkman motor...)  go ahead and invest 10 bucks.  Go to radio shack and a dollar store (NC and NY have dollar trees around every corner) and buy (from radio shack) 1 9-18 volt motor (9-18 is one motor, will take any power supply inbetween)(2.99), 1 push button on/off switch (smallest you can find, not momentary on, but on/off)(2.99) 1 pack of 9-volt battery hookups (1.99), 1 9-volt battery fixture (1.99), next go to the dollar store.  Get one toothbrush (1$, get two if you think you'll screw it up the first try,) one ball point pen (pack of 3-12, 1$) 1 9-volt battery.  Hit a music shop for the guitar string.  there, Mine's rather nice, asteticaly and functionaly. I used gold wire to hold everything in place, carved nooks into the plastic so the wire would stay snug, soldered the connections(this isn't necessary, can just loop wire through holes in connections on switch and motor and wrap.) Enjoy.

 

Answer by jennifer
Submitted on 3/4/2004
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any one who knows how to make a homemade tattoo gun send me a e-mail at vbgirl_01@msn.com or at always_a_angel2003@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Jhon
Submitted on 3/4/2004
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Jennifer, read the top of the thread ... =T ~sheesh. If you cant follow those instructions than google it, if still no luck than maybe your not destined to make a gun. I myself may make a gun, AFTER I learn how to use a sturdy, surgical steel one. I Picked mine up for 135$ all I need are needles and a power supply now. If anyone knows about the coil type guns, could you tell me what voltage im looking at. Could I get away with rigging up a standard AC Adapter? I'm just worried about applying too much voltage and frying the coils. thx

 

Answer by vodka boy
Submitted on 3/5/2004
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if you now how to make a tatoo gun and have pictures to go along with the instructions than email me and let me know how to do it cuz i have a design i want to put on my hand

email me at Jack_danelles@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Condon
Submitted on 3/5/2004
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Jhon, I don't know much about tattooing just yet, but I do know electricity.  Do you know what type of power supply it calls for?  if it calls for anything from 2 volts dc on up to 30 volts, radio shack carries all kinds of power supplies ranging in price from 10 to 40 dollars.  They have many that vary, like from 12-18 volts, so, if it were a 15 volt power supply you needed, you could run it a little cold (around 12-14 volts,) to keep on the safe side.  Don't know what type of plug it has is all, that would probably be your only problem if any.

 

Answer by CrazyTatt_00
Submitted on 3/6/2004
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i was wondering what do you guys mean by walkman? if you could tell me write it to skipper_wsx3@yahoo.com

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/6/2004
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i have a site that will tell you how to make a really good machine http://www.geocities.com/spike12291986/tattoo-gun.html  good luck with it i would like to see your pics of it if you make it and if you have some tats you would like to post on my site just Email them to me at spike12291986@yahoo.com

 

Answer by CrazyTatt_00
Submitted on 3/6/2004
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Hey spike i was wondering i been trying out a guitar string out but the ereaser came off of the motor and or the guitar string fell out so if you could realy help me thnx.

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/7/2004
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hay Jhon the coil typ use 4 to 9 volts i like 7.5 but you do what feels good for you and just go to radio shack and buy one that can do 3 to 9 volts there like 15.99$ and it will work just fine ,good look to all of you new guy's

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/7/2004
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ok CrazyTatt_00 just keep the metal part on the ereaser and that will fix it. a really good place to get a motor is at the 99.cen store thy have a electrice razer there that hase a motor in it with a offsett shaft part on it i made a tat machine out of one last night and it is really good every one can Email me or send a message to me on AIM my sreen name is spike12291986 and i really need some pics for my new site so help me out and take some pic's or i wont help ppl on this forum ....

 

Answer by CrazyTatt_00
Submitted on 3/7/2004
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Ya ill send some pics of my gun when im done building it if i could get some help yah look this is the problem i have the motor with the little tip in the end but when i put the eraser it stays but then i stick the guitar string and the guitar string comes off with the eraser when i plug the cord in so if you could help ill send some pics of it thnx my e-mail address skipper_805@hotmil.com

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/7/2004
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ok CrazyTatt_00 just putt a rubber band on it just like the rell tat machines use

 

Answer by Zna4eva418@aol.com
Submitted on 3/8/2004
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Hey if you guys have the patients just do it the old fashion way. Needle, with thread, and India ink work fine. I have 3 from that and they're fine and had no problems. Its just a tedious process. I also have one from cutting and rubbing ink in it (because I'm no stranger to cutting) The only thing with ink rubbing's is the ink could come out in the scab if its not done right.
-Amanda

 

Answer by benzoedagr8
Submitted on 3/8/2004
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yo every 1 who made a tat gun email me please


benzoedagr8@aol

 

Answer by kcmocrown
Submitted on 3/9/2004
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where iv found india ink was in art class india ink is what they usally use for cyligraphy make sure thats what it is first
i could get some and send it for a few bucks and shipping charges or send it for free for exchance for tat gun diagram or the gun its self

 

Answer by kcmocrown
Submitted on 3/9/2004
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hey CrazyTatt_00 not sure on how to make one but iv seen them you use like the walkman tape players the kind you can pick up for like 4 bucks at the dollar store and one have questions on me sendnig india ink i think i can get ahold of blue green red black but in exchance i wan the tat diagram or the tat gun thanks my e-mail is cartoon_clown@yahoo.com and my AIM is cartoon clown 7 please no one under 18 respond

 

Answer by spooky
Submitted on 3/9/2004
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anyone that has a gun i will buy it just tell me

 

Answer by AQUA man
Submitted on 3/10/2004
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Listen to Chris Jesso (the guy at the top of the page) the instructions are very reliable
i made the gun lastnight and now i got the coolest tat of all  over and out  AQUA man!!

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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ok so if you would like to know how to make a tattoo gun then go to my forum (http://geotatman.proboards24.com/index.cgi)
and post your questions and i will get back to you in a day or to. you can Email me at geotatman@yahoo.com  i have plans that i  will send if you wnt them and i sell two kinds of tat guns. this is my home site http://www.geocities.com/spike12291986/tattoo-gun.html

 

Answer by Snpy
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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If anybody knows how to make a homemade tattoo machine please e-mail me on instructions and materials needed to make one please reply as soon as possible

 

Answer by Lil Virgo Gurl
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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I am in the processing of making a tattoo gun. I have a couple of homemade tattoos and if the person knows what they are doing they turn out very nice.

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/12/2004
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well SPOOKY I sele tat guns for 19.95 and up so if you would like to Email me at geotatman@yahoo.com I will send you some pic's and $$$ of each  tat gun I have right now.


              SPOOKY

 

Answer by Snicken
Submitted on 3/13/2004
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Hey Steph (or anyone), could you send me instructions on how to make a tattoo gun with a crest spinbrush?  I can't find instructions anywhere.  Thanks so much.  phloredesigns at yahoo dot com.

 

Answer by Verginya
Submitted on 3/14/2004
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I tried to make a tattoo gun out of a cd player motor, a charger, a paper clip, lead pencil, and a connector but the needle won't move. If anyone has any ideas on how to make this work or any other plans that will work, please email at Monkee_5628@yahoo.com or Monkee_5628@hotmail.com. I would really appreciate it.
Verginya

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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ok so if you would like to know something about tattooing then start a post on my forum (http://geotatman.proboards24.com/index.cgi)

and if you would like to buy a tat gun/needles exc. then Email me at geotatman@yahoo.com i will have a online store up in the next week so Email me if you wont some info

 

Answer by SKy
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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i need all the details on making home made tattoo gun. help! email: the_skydesert@hotmail.com

 

Answer by spike12291986
Submitted on 3/16/2004
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ok  the_skydesert@hotmail.com
i have a web site that tells how to make a tat gun ( http://www.geocities.com/spike12291986/tattoo-gun.html) and i have a web forum that i just started http://geotatman.proboards24.com/index.cgi) so post on it and i will help all of you. good luck

 

Answer by punkdrunkloveskate
Submitted on 3/17/2004
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home made gun kick ass . i made mine and it great . i do all my friends tat and they like them . A lot of people who dont like them is because they never had a home made gun use on them self. or not use the right way. they are just safe as pro guns

 

Answer by sleeperzzz
Submitted on 3/18/2004
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i have about 27 tats...mostly from a homemade gun and they look just as good as the pros...its not the gun its the tattooer...ive been tatting for 11 years and I am good but i don't work in a shop..

 

Answer by ..,,*'FaIrY'*,,..
Submitted on 3/19/2004
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wud sum1 email me on how to do tats with a  needle an thread plz my email is evil_jelly_baby666@hotmail.com thnQ xXx

 

Answer by tattooed4pain
Submitted on 3/20/2004
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i have a little bit of a different design than most of you use but they basiclly work the same.  I have been tattooin for around 3-4 years now with a home made setup and it works very well, it consists of a cd player motor, a small plastic gear from a vcr to hook the needle to the motor, a thin piece of sheetmetal bout 1/4 inch wide, a mechanical pencil tube, and tip and the A guitar string use a small pushbutton switch which is mounted on the tube, and run about 2-4 volts DC power to it any comments or questions i will be interested in sharin ideas and i have pictures of it if u would like to see just email me at tattooed4pain@aol.com

 

Answer by michelle
Submitted on 3/20/2004
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I am all for home made tats...i have 5 of my own but i did them with just a needle melted to a pen. It works but takes 4ever...im interested in making a tattoo gun now...i want to make the crest spinbrush one if possible, but i also am open to other ideas...plz email me at michelle01@nbn.net thanx for ur time to read this

 

Answer by chris_kostman@hotmail.com
Submitted on 3/20/2004
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ill pay someone to make and send me a tattoo gun

thanks

 

Answer by bluntmancr16
Submitted on 3/20/2004
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i have like 3 tattoos that i made my self and i like them all a real easy way to do this id a some ink from a ballpoint pen and a staple (sharpen it first) or u can just use a paperclip u will have to sharpen it with a knife sharper and black tape and the tube of the pen u can tape it too it works great u need to get it realy sharpe so it go's numb after a cuple stabes it all works good i have had my tattoos for 4 years now and i love them still nuthing to complicated u kno just a cross and party dots and i did a zero sybol on my friends arm its all good altho u might bleed a bit u dont feel it lol have fun

 

Answer by Little Bear
Submitted on 3/21/2004
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Hey I do tat's with a homemade gun, been doing them for 7+ years now and I've got the most basic setup there is. I can make the gun and sell it to you at a low cost or we can make some sort of trade or whatever e-mail me and let me know (if you leave me your # I'll call you).. You can get me at mr_ch24@yahoo.com, you can IM me at the same place too.... Talk at you later...

 

Answer by Tattooed_Man78
Submitted on 3/21/2004
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Dude, Little Bear, Seen your note here and left my didgets, ring me so we can do some business. peace yo

 

Answer by brian
Submitted on 3/22/2004
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ok..im 15 and i have 3 homemade tattoo's all done by my self they look amazing one took me 10 + hours but thats the price you have to pay for a good looking one..it also took a long time because i used the basic needle and thread . you take a sewing needle and some thread you wrap the needle with the thread really tight tip it in the ink and have a ball

 

Answer by Artwistj
Submitted on 3/22/2004
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  Hey kids,
I read a lot of styles of guns but I'm interersted in the old school dime mag needle style. With a 110 source.  Anyone know about it?  Hit me up www.digitalsunstudios.com
Peace ,
J

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/22/2004
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ok so i sell reall tatroo machines not the ones that all of you make wich do work but you cant use reall tattooing needles.I have a starter kit for 70$ it comes with 1.tattoo machine 1. 1.oz black ink 2.needles and 2.tubes. so Email me back ( geotatman@yahoo.com ) for pics/info and my online store will be up soon.

 

Answer by golddust
Submitted on 3/22/2004
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how to make a homemade tattoo gun please help email me at les_gold23@hotmail.com thanks

 

Answer by Sonny
Submitted on 3/22/2004
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I just talked to that guy Little Bear and I'm getting a homemade tattoo gun from him for a pretty reasonable price. I can't wait to get going with these new tattoos, thanx man. I really appreciate it...

 

Answer by flame-on
Submitted on 3/22/2004
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burning year

 

Answer by Tattooed_and_Proud
Submitted on 3/23/2004
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All these people making and selling tattoo guns here are a trip, $70.00 to $150. a shot. You can get a real tattoo gun from a company for a little over $100. and they're great!       The most reasonable price I've found in here for a Homemade gun is from Little Bear. I'm an artist myself and I'm thinking about getting one of these homemade guns just to play with, but I do professional work and I use a real tat gun. However these homemade single needle guns are fun to learn with and if you know what you're doing the work is clean. My advise to those of you wanting a tattoo gun - jonesing for ink: just dish out the cash for a professional to lay something nice out on you, and if you go out and get one of these homemade guns- just take your time and be careful. Have fun pep's.

 

Answer by chris_right_here@hotmail.com
Submitted on 3/23/2004
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hayy ur all wacked i have 3 tattoos and i did 2 of them miself and i used bouth pro and homemade tattoo guns and their is no way in hell a homemade tattoo gun is better than a pro.i jest got mi pro one about 2 mounths ago and it cost alot of $*300*canadian and *200* us but n e ways homemade tattoo guns are very hard to clean. they are very bad. jest keep a tattoo is thier for a life time so get it donw pro or wit someone that nos wat he/she nos wat their doin wit a pro gun and ink...k...any questions jest email me...k

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/23/2004
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HEY I do sell pro guns there not just crape I have bin making thes for two years and I use reall tattooing needles and tattooing ink.homemade guns are fun to play with but it not the same as getting a pro gun.Tattooed_and_Proud you should not be here if you dont like homemade stuff!! I make all my stuff in a machine shop.and if some one wont help making a homemade tat gun then take a look at my site and then Email me at spike12291986@yahoo.com and i will get back to you as some as i can. good luck you all of you

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/23/2004
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Little Bear sells a tattoo gun for 25$ and like 5$S/H. I will sell you one just like his for 20$ and that includes shipping
thats means you get one tat gun 2 needles and these are not just the guitar string kind like the one Little Bear sells. so Email me for more info

 

Answer by MURPHY
Submitted on 3/25/2004
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when you just cut and pour ink, how far do you cut?what do you do after the tattooing ?do i use a bandage or just leave it?

 

Answer by faroh
Submitted on 3/25/2004
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hey i would like to know how to make my own tattoo gun and what ink is the best. i have 2 tatoos already done by a friend of mine with a sewing needle and india ink. if any one has an anwer for me email me at farrispowell2000@yahoo.com

 

Answer by stickman
Submitted on 3/26/2004
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Can some one send me instructions and pic to make a tattoo gun. my e-mail is boneboy3@hotmail.com

 

Answer by new_comer
Submitted on 3/28/2004
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ok how do u do it with just the needle and bic pen ink?? sounds like a stupid question but i dont want to mess it up, if somebody could PLEASE ANSWER! do u just dip the needle in the pen ink and poke it in your skin??

 

Answer by gumby
Submitted on 3/28/2004
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hippy juice

 

Answer by gumby
Submitted on 3/29/2004
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I would like to know if any1 here lives in miami and is willing to sell me a tat gun... im willing to pay 20-70$ for a tatt gun let me know some1 email me at sezen2haze@yahoo.com plz

Peace

 

Answer by hometatsallover
Submitted on 3/29/2004
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have any of you ever tried printer ink?  ive always used bic ink but it slows my gun don BAD...i know its not toxic but i dont know if the ink will bleed since its so runny...if anyone can answer i'dappreciate it.


www.kevboburge@yahoo.com

 

Answer by <*RaGe*>
Submitted on 3/30/2004
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I have a few homemade tattoos. Personally, I started with 'Prison' Tats. One needle, a little thread, india ink, and a helluvalot of TIME! But, they don't even look that bad, ... I just made a 'MACHINE'. (MACHINE, guns can KILL) I did use the machine and it worked out alright, but after mastering it, it doesn't look bad at all. It all depends on the person holding and operating the machine. Well, that and how it was made. <*RaGe*>

 

Answer by oneguyw2kids@msn.com
Submitted on 4/1/2004
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the guns i'vebeen tring to teach some of you all about are probley like the ones <*RaGe*> has bilted him/or her self. you guy that ask me how to  must know howthings work when you are subbing with thing of the home made kinda thinkers. you must do you resreach to know what someone is the turth

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 4/1/2004
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oneguyw2kids)that did you say? I mean i cant spell that good but i don't know at all what you were saying. if someone would like some info on tattooing then Emial me (spike12291986@yahoo.com) and i will get back to you in the order i get your message,oh and i just got a 6.oz thing of black tattoo ink and all it is is Pelikan Ink and you can get that at a art store and it comes in black,red,yellow,blue,green.etc well I hope thats helpful to some of you.GOOD LUCK

 

Answer by Evil_Smurf_Godd
Submitted on 4/1/2004
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Ok, look... that tattoo gun you make out of a spoon and bic pen is pretty easy, I made one this past week and was going to try it out on my wife's ankle this weekend. to answer all questions I have read so far... the needle should go into the skin about 1/16 of an inch. the needle hooks up to an Eraser that you put on the motor(centered) and the needle off center so that it will go up and down while the motor spins. I have some pics of mine if you wanna e-mail me for them, I will be happy to send them with any other info you need... Ins4neJugg4lo@hotmail.com
On the other hand, I am looking for a "professional" machine with power supply and foot pedal & cords. If you have one that you would like to sell, feel free to e-mail me and we will work out a deal. even a small kit with everything you need would be nice, just something to get me started with a real machine(not that the homemade ones are bad at all, but in a shop, its a little hard to use on others with there confidence). and please use TATTOO for the Subject cause I have a filter but I do check junk mail too....  

 

Answer by Hermit
Submitted on 4/3/2004
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Don't use sewing machine needles, as they are the wrong shape, so slice the skin rather than puncture it, causing a lot more pain and packing a lot less ink in.  You need a normal round needle, the point should be round cone-shaped.  True tattoo needles are considerably smaller than normal needles used for sewing, though.

As far as inks go, Indian ink is generally considered very safe, but over time the colour will go bluish rather than black. It is possible (but not recommended) to use some face paint colours, as long as they are labelled "non toxic" and safe for use with children. Only do a small test first, then wait three weeks to see how your skin reacts before doing a full tatt. Note: the finished colour in the skin may appear different than the colour did in the jar.

Follow this advice at your own risk.

For more info go to http://www.tmbamall.com/hermitware/tattooing.htm.

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 4/6/2004
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my tattoo forum is here (http://geotatman.proboards24.com/index.cgi0
AND I HAVE A SITE ON HOW TO MAKE A tattoo gun from stuff you have in your house(http://www.geocities.com/spike12291986/tattoo-gun.html) and fell free to Email me9spike12291986@yahoo.com)for more info on tattooing and how to make a tat gun or where you to buy one.good luck

 

Answer by mordigen
Submitted on 4/6/2004
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I have made a tattoo machine from a crest spin-brush motor -- it works quite well, but  I'm using the battery pack from the toothbrush as the power source.  This can get a bit frustrating to work with, making the machine top-heavy and harder to handle properly.  I was curious if anyone could email me with how  I can hook-up an ac adaptor to it so I can get rid of the battery pack-- I've been having some trouble with it.  I'm not so good with electronics and such, the pretty much only thing I know is that you have to keep the current flowing,  I've tried  SEVERAL different ways of hooking up an adapter, but they all seem to fail me.  Just curious if there is anyone out there using a spin-brush motored machine that can tell me how I can hook up an ac adapter to it correctly.
my email is nemesis_mirage@hotmail.com
many thanks
-m

 

Answer by wants_a_tat
Submitted on 4/6/2004
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heyy stephanie could you email me how to make the tat gun out of a spinbrush. thanx. my email is vfmways420@msn.com

 

Answer by vector
Submitted on 4/7/2004
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i am doing some art works on tattoo guns and can cell any if someone is interested www.ssomlev@yahoo.com

 

Answer by fu_13498765
Submitted on 4/7/2004
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I've made tons of these homemade guns and they work fine, the guitar string one is ok but a Crest Spinbrush Electric Toothbrush works awesome with a sewing needle, all you have to do is tie it on with thread and then cover the thread in glue.  Homemade tattooing is the best, so much cheaper.

 

Answer by bandbringer
Submitted on 4/8/2004
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I've done about 25 tattoos on myself and others and i think the homemade tattoo gun kicks some serious a$$!

 

Answer by macslappy
Submitted on 4/8/2004
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blah blah blah there was only one good idea on here and it was from Chris

 

Answer by monke111
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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hi the "real" guns cant be that hard to make if some can give me the info on there gun that works on the same design as the "real" gun I would be grateful monke111@hotmail.com

 

Answer by Mavrck
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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Hey, Chris,Steph or spike you sound like you know what you are doing and i would like to make another gun or modifie the one i have to do some shading. both the spinbrush and the walkman ideas work great for outlines and some shading but but im looking to build something to shade larger areas. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.E-mail me at Mavrck73@aol.com  

 

Answer by mavrck
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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I've heard that you should practice on a grapefuit to get the feel of your gun. Is it any truth to this or should i practice on somthing else? "Besides skin"

 

Answer by barbara
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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i love tattoos

 

Answer by Missi
Submitted on 4/12/2004
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Umm can someone please email me with some more detailed way of making a tattoo gun? my email is Dark_souled_princess@hotmail.com please and thank you. :D

 

Answer by pooface2365
Submitted on 4/12/2004
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pooheads

 

Answer by Cassie
Submitted on 4/12/2004
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should i get my tatoo professionally done or should i do it myself cuz im not old enough but my mom mite let me get 1 and if i should get it done professionally how much does it usually cost but if not i already kno how to make a homemade tat.

 

Answer by wrinkles mcgee
Submitted on 4/13/2004
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i'llteach you young ladies how too tattoo for a fee u down with wrinkles he he

 

Answer by o'doyal
Submitted on 4/13/2004
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i cant keep the guitar string to stay in the eraser
can someone help me


 

Answer by john
Submitted on 4/13/2004
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can someone send me details on how to make a homemade tat gun? i tried the spinbrush thing last night but had no luck. maybe i did it wrong. send instructions to kasper3580@aol.com

 

Answer by sky
Submitted on 4/14/2004
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i made a tattoo gun out of an cd player motor toothbrush for body bass string for needle and indian ink and it works great i got 2 tattos and gave plenty to other people.

 

Answer by Concerned
Submitted on 4/14/2004
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O            M                G...

 

Answer by vikki
Submitted on 4/15/2004
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if u want it do it.....if u dont want it dont do it......HELLO this is a free country!!!

 

Answer by AACit
Submitted on 4/15/2004
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I'm not very much of an artist but i can shade and do some basic drawings and have designed some simple tattoos i want, can somebody please e-mail me at aacit9987@hotmail.com with the instructions on how to make any type of tattoo gun, what inks to use and how to apply the ink, thanks.

 

Answer by hitman
Submitted on 4/15/2004
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i whould like to c a picher of the tatoo guns you have made

 

Answer by AACit
Submitted on 4/16/2004
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Just to make a correction its aacit998@homail.com not 9987 ><

 

Answer by richard cranium
Submitted on 4/16/2004
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coils? electromagnetics? geometry? apprenticeship? what do all of these things have in common? ask a real tattoo artist

 

Answer by hecksta
Submitted on 4/16/2004
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hey i have been doing a lot of tattoos over the past few years and i believe you can make a tattoo gun with whatever you belive you can.  i will tell you real quick how to make a sanitary yet homemade gun.

*first you need a stainless steel pen tube
*you can use a paper clip to hold the needle
*a sewing needle as thinest as possible
*some thread to hold the needle and paper clip together
*a spoon or toothbrush and bend it like a 7
*then a eraser to insert the paper clip
        
     you need to put the motor in top of this seven that you have folder secure it then secure the long length size of the seven that you have folded to the side of the stainless steel pen. then you proceed to length the large paper clip so it is straight then you make a small seven in the top of the paper clip so you can insert it to the eraser that has been inserted to the motors spinning thing you then tie in circles not that much the needle to the other end of the paper clip and you insert it in the stainless steel pen.  the small seven that has been done to the paper clip insert it in the eraser of the pencil not in the same whole but next to the same whole of the eraser which is attached to the motor.  then find a power supply and vualaugh you got a tat gun.



 

Answer by hecksta
Submitted on 4/16/2004
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hey i have been doing a lot of tattoos over the past few years and i believe you can make a tattoo gun with whatever you belive you can.  i will tell you real quick how to make a sanitary yet homemade gun.

*first you need a stainless steel pen tube
*you can use a paper clip to hold the needle
*a sewing needle as thinest as possible
*some thread to hold the needle and paper clip together
*a spoon or toothbrush and bend it like a 7
*then a eraser to insert the paper clip
        
     you need to put the motor in top of this seven that you have folder secure it then secure the long length size of the seven that you have folded to the side of the stainless steel pen. then you proceed to length the large paper clip so it is straight then you make a small seven in the top of the paper clip so you can insert it to the eraser that has been inserted to the motors spinning thing you then tie in circles not that much the needle to the other end of the paper clip and you insert it in the stainless steel pen.  the small seven that has been done to the paper clip insert it in the eraser of the pencil not in the same whole but next to the same whole of the eraser which is attached to the motor.  then find a power supply and vualaugh you got a tat gun.

email me for some pics if you would like
janelleheck04@yahoo.com



 

Answer by D_dogg
Submitted on 4/16/2004
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well people, i vote that. home-made tatoo guns are sweet, my brother did alot of my work with a homer. so i guess their alright in my book. but the thing is i have a problem. and i cant find the right supplies for a tat gun of my own... if someone will please help me out and send some info on how and what are the best supplies to use for a homer. you can contact me at Jonesydpj14@yahoo.com

thanks to whoever helps me out here....

 

Answer by sprocket
Submitted on 4/16/2004
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don't quit your day jobs, homos

 

Answer by carnelo808
Submitted on 4/17/2004
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im confused wit makin a tat gun does anyone wanna send me a pic of there tat gun?

 

Answer by theealmightyundakova1
Submitted on 4/17/2004
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OK..NOW IM BEING A NOSY GIRL..WHAT IS WITH THE MAGNET THING?...DOES IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SHADING?..please send me info on shading too.....

 

Answer by THEEALMIGHTYUNDAKOVA1
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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WHAT IS THE MAGNET USED FOR DOES IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SHADING?.NEED TO WORK ON SHAding..HOW IS IT DONE?....PLEASE SEND FLIX OF YER GUNS OR ART....ALMIGHTYUNDRKOVR@AOL.COM

 

Answer by Old Jess
Submitted on 4/19/2004
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Yo Steph I want to fu*@ you in the ass, or the cuchie.

 

Answer by spanaway253
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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I have seen better work done with a home made gun than the pro's But i am not down grading there work.  it depends whos behind the gun

 

Answer by rachelsmn04yahoo.com
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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how do you make your home made ink

 

Answer by Plans4Sale
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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Hello.  For all of you who want plans and can fork over 4 dollars, click the link below.  The plans are very clear, have diagrams to accompany every step of the process, will be emailed to you (so, no postage or BS,) and you'll get them FAST!  They're great.  Just made a gun myself from them and it works great.
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/spike12291986/tattoo-gun.html">Click Here</a>

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 4/24/2004
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if you want to build a quality tattoo gun for lining and shading i have detailed instructions on my site or you can e-mail me for more detailed instructions at scott_weideman@hotmail.com or go to my site for instructions at www.freewebs.com/skinjabtattoos please sign my guestbook with your questions or comments

 

Answer by brandon
Submitted on 4/24/2004
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i have like 10 tats i made my own tat gun like 2 years ago making a tat gun is easy the hard part is knowing how deep to go with the needle that was the hard part for me when i first started i would either go too deep an it would start bleeding or i wouldn't go deep enough how u would know if your giving yourself a good tat is if u go far enough till your at the point when it hurts but yet your not heavily bleeding AND ANOTHER IMPORTANT THING IS ONCE U DO A TAT DON'T RIGHT AWAY RUB OFF THE EXTRA INK COVER IT UP AND LET IT HEAL AND LATER WHEN U HAD IT COVERED LONG ENOUGH TAKE THE BANDAGE OFF OR W/E AND IT WILL WORK ITSELF!

 

Answer by u.s marine
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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i need to know how to make ink!! i am in iraq so my supplies are limited!! email me at gregory81812000@yahoo.com

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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if you want to build a quality tattoo gun for lining and shading i have detailed instructions on my site or you can e-mail me for more detailed instructions at scott_weideman@hotmail.com or go to my site for instructions at www.freewebs.com/skinjabtattoos please sign my guestbook with your questions or comments

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A TATTOO GUN GO TO WWW.FREEWEBS.COM/SKINJABTATTOOS AND YOU WILL FIND THE MOST DETAILED AND EASIEST TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES TO LEAD YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS.

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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can anyone tell me how to make a shading gun? how do u make a gun with the magnets? e-mail me please at scott_weideman@hotmail.com

 

Answer by DIRTYDAWG
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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JUST FINISHED MY GUN. W/A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE. BUT I HEARD BIC,S INK DISAPEARES,ANYONE WHO KNOWS A 4-SURE PROBLEM FREE INK.BESIDES INDIAN INK?

 

Answer by DIRTYDAWG
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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JUST FINISHED MY GUN. W/A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE. BUT I HEARD BIC,S INK DISAPPEARS,ANYONE WHO KNOWS A 4-SURE PROBLEM FREE INK.BESIDES INDIAN INK?

 

Answer by thee almighty underkover1
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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i needs to know how to get the shadin done...and ineed to know what the hell do i do wit theze magnets here...let the chick know you guys...almightyundrkovr@aol.com

 

Answer by thee almighty underkover1
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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i needs to know how to get the shadin done...and ineed to know what the hell do i do wit theze magnets here...let the chick know you guys...almightyundrkovr@aol.com

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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go to www.freewebs.com/skinjabtattoos for all u ever needed to know about making tattoo guns, making lining guns, shading guns, wiring switches, ink, pix, making tattoo stencils and more. sign the guesbook please.

 

Answer by spike12291986@yahoo.com
Submitted on 4/28/2004
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for starters my web site is free you dumb ass its not 4$ its free!!this is my site http://www.geocities.com/spike12291986/tattoo-gun.html and i have a forum so if you wont to ask me something do it on my forum. and after you go to my site and ask me stuff and if you still cant figer out how to make a tat gun i will make you one for 20 or 20$,but i dont wont to take the time to just do it your self.and for the guy in iraq i think you guys are going a grate job. k so for ink you can take the ink out of a bic pen and mix it with vadka..it will fade to blue in 6months but it still looks good..good luck to all of you

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 4/29/2004
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www.freewebs.com/skinjabtattoos

 

Answer by branding
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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i was always more into branding since was about 12 because it's so much more simple but now i think i might try some of these tattoo ideas

 

Answer by surrender_your_hate@yahoo.com
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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Hi, im Brian ,age 16, im currently working on a WOODEN tattoo gun, instead of using a toothbrush or spoon. This is my first gun , feel free to email tips or ideas, im not doing "body " tattoos .....yet. My dad is a pro tattoo artist but i dont see him often so however i do know the tricks of the trade. The only thing i really need help with is the proper wiring for a standard one needle gun, where to get on and off switch ,etc. Thanks ... Please e-mail tips.

 

Answer by sic bill
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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When you're short on cash, the most simple and cheap way to make your own tatoo is to use a sewing needle and use some ink. It looks great and stays there your whole life if you do it right. I speak from experience

 

Answer by branding
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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speak from experience.... you dead yet?
anyway..... i made my first tattoo gun last night using the toothbrush/spoon design but realized that you don't even need a toothbrush or spoon. just get the casing from a bic pen, put a flame to it in the right and bend it and while it's still hot stab though the plastic so it's still a tube. hope that helps....

 

Answer by klint
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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Hey can someone send me the info on making a tat with the crest spinbrush?  My email is Taleonandia@cavtel.net
Thanks

 

Answer by surrender_your_hate@yahoo.com
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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Yes!!! I finally made my first tatoo gun, I decided to be somewhat creative and made a wodden frame  instead of toothbrush. My friend is making me one in his machine shop. I can't wait to get started. I have one problem noe , I can't get the needl/ guitar string to puncture my skin. any tips on how to get it to hurt me real nice like? please e-mail or add comment bellow on this faq string.

 

Answer by Sweet sixsixsix
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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hey I'm not English but Dutch so I didn't really understand everything, and if you use a walkman motor like Chriss Jesso saidhow do you use it then and were do you put the eraser on, please mail me on sweet__sixsixsix@hotmail.com

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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go to www.freewebs.com/skinjabtattoos for everything u need to know about making and doing homemade tattoos and tattoo guns.

 

Answer by girl who wants a toothbrush gun
Submitted on 5/8/2004
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please, please, will someone send me the instructions to make the spinbrush tattoo gun? I am very interested and the help would be greatly appreciated. thank you. damn i forgot my email address. drunkwithpain@hotmail.com. please no comments on my oversight. thanks.

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 5/8/2004
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go to www.freewebs.com/skinjabtattoos

 

Answer by Snowcrash512
Submitted on 5/8/2004
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Where is a good place to get cheap ink thats good for tattooing.  Im in the USA so i really have access to a lot of stores but cant find anything other than black india ink.  Would a hobby or craft store carry safe ink?

 

Answer by joker
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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hey sup peeps. look this is how you make a tat gun with a crest spine brush.

1. get some wire cutters first and then take off the brush.then after that get some needle(sharp works better)and thread.

2.Thread need for like about 30 feet long. and then let it stay there.

3.back 2 the wire cutters. if you twist and take off the brush you see a white little cirle that is covering this mettle part. just cut off that white plastic part with the wire cutters and then there should only b that mettle part there thats like a little bar.

4.now take the need and thread(this is nerve racking)and wind around it the mettle little bar. until sucure.(you might need a little more thread. then after you wind around the mettle bar and the needle leavin about 3mm left of the needle then your done.

 

Answer by PLAYBOY
Submitted on 5/10/2004
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(sighs) only children would attemp something so foolish. you all for get the most important step !!! when your done with your home-made tat gat, get your friend to do your tat :)

 

Answer by joe
Submitted on 5/10/2004
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y not just save up and get a real tat gun

 

Answer by QueDawg
Submitted on 5/11/2004
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BRANDING IS THE REAL DEAL!!!...anyone one with artistic ability can do a tat...we need some branding masters.  where are the branding iron makers?

 

Answer by motor mouth
Submitted on 5/11/2004
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can any 1 tell me how to make a tattoo gun without using a tooth brush and a guitar string  e-mail me at playahatter1988@yahoo.com    thanx

 

Answer by brat
Submitted on 5/11/2004
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where do i get cheap ink in canada?
like in little B.C.?up north its really small is there ne up here at all?some one tell me plz

 

Answer by brat
Submitted on 5/11/2004
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can i do my own tattoo with a hot needleand pen ink ?

 

Answer by onerealartist
Submitted on 5/12/2004
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OMG! I really have to agree with Joe. You can buy a real tattoo kit on ebay (no questions asked) for around $150. I realize that most of the people that have left posts on here are under the age of 20 (judging by your spelling) and prolly don't have alot of extra cash lying around. I have seen some homemade tattoos and have even dabbled in the art of homemade machines, but there really is no comparison to the quality of a tattoo from a real machine. My advice is to take a deep breath, let go of the instant-gratification thing, save up, and buy a real kit. As for the guy who wanted to draw on himself and then "gun it in"...get a clue!

 

Answer by deathslayer726
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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if you find out how to make a gun tell me at chickenleg_726@hotmail.com

 

Answer by Golden187
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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Please send me some pict of tattoo machine made whit sewing needles....thanx...!
Golden187187187@hotmail.com

 

Answer by Claire
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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i've done two tattoos with just the needle and bic ink and they turned out great and all, but they took forever. I tried to make a gun with the guitar string and it kept slipping out so could anyone send me the info. on the spinbrush gun...monotonealltheway@hotmail.com

 

Answer by Denise
Submitted on 5/14/2004
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OK there are lots of ideas but none of them are descriptive enough for me. i need more detail so could someone please e-mail me. dm1195@msn.com thanks

 

Answer by junkbox
Submitted on 5/15/2004
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Christ people... ever hear of ebay?

http://search.ebay.com/tattoo-gun_W0QQfromZR8QQhtZ1QQsbrsrtZlQQsosortorderZ2QQsosortpropertyZ3

put in 'tattoo gun' and sort by price

you can buy a REAL gun, needles and a couple colors for $119.00 all over - yeah they may not be top of the line guns but jeezus anythings better than a BIC pen. I myself have seen alot of homemade gun work. I've seen some excellent stuff and I've had to fix alot. The fact is, most of the stuff done with hommade guns and homemade ink is that they fade...and despite what anyone says...they do. I'm a tattoo artist myself, and I use a mid-grade tattoo gun that I picked up for about $200. It works great and whats more is I don't have to worry about the BIC pen or the toothbrush melting. For a minimal investment you can easily make your money back in a few tats and you'll have a quality gun that will last for years.
Just my 2 cents


-junkbox

 

Answer by russ
Submitted on 5/17/2004
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hey iv been wanting to get a tat for a while now and my parents won't let me get one so i was going to make one but i dont quite understand it so if someone could email me that would be great russkate247@yahoo.com

 

Answer by matt
Submitted on 5/17/2004
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can anyone send me anything on how to make a tat gun any kind skaterboi111887@yahoo.com

 

Answer by smokey
Submitted on 5/17/2004
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need to know how to make a tat gun
e-mail me at acid_punk74@hotmail.com

 

Answer by unknown
Submitted on 5/17/2004
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isn't branding for cows

 

Answer by tom_atticus
Submitted on 5/19/2004
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hey .. im new and i really wanna do a tattoo myself as they look pretty cool. could someone please mail me the instructions on how to make a machine cos i dont really wanna use a needle .. it will take way to long. <tom@prsdesigns.net>

 

Answer by god
Submitted on 5/20/2004
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you all suck now bow down to me

 

Answer by .
Submitted on 5/21/2004
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D. A. M. was ere

 

Answer by lil aspiring artist
Submitted on 5/23/2004
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ive herd alo but WHICH IS BETTR INDIAN INK or BIC INK?

 

Answer by tmjr61
Submitted on 5/24/2004
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I have a tat from a home made gun and the work was great it's been 17 years ago that i got it still looks good the man who put it on was vere good.

 

Answer by Willow
Submitted on 5/24/2004
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Hey does anyone no if u can take a shower after you make a home-made tat before its healed? and how long does it take to heal?
Arwen098@aol.com

 

Answer by ...
Submitted on 5/24/2004
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yes you can shower

 

Answer by Jimmy Jo Jack
Submitted on 5/27/2004
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Hello

I have read most of this thread an I have a pretty good way of making a tatoo gun. below is the supplies you will need to buy in order to proceed.

1. India Ink (You can get this from an arts & crafts store in your area. I got mine from Michael's)
2. one toothbrush and one cheap mechanical pencil(the kind of pencil should be the one you click from the top and not the side)
3. Needles ( get a variety of them because you have to have one small enough to fit down in the hole of the pencil.)
4. RC car motor
5. one eraser from no. 2 pencil
6. one adapter (I used 4.5 DC because a 6v dc will stop working half way through)
7. one guitar string (the high E or for those of you not musically inclined the thinnest one)


Now to get started.

1. Take the eraser and draw a dot on the center as close to the center as possible. Now align the tip of the car motor and the dot on the eraser as close as possible and press firmly enough to put the tip half way through the eraser.

2. Now take the mechanical pencil and unscrew the tip and pull hard on the clicker at the top of it to pull out the insides. you should now have a tube and the pencile tip. find a needle in your assortment that will fit down through the hole in the tip of the pencil (the part you unscrewed) then join the parts back to gether for right now.

3. now take your guitar string and cut off about 4 to 5 inches (this will be too long and we will shorten it later) now bend the tip (about 1 cm) to an L shape. Now set it aside.

4. Take the toothbrush cut off the bristles and heat about an inch down from the head. Now bend it to an L shape

5. Now take your car motor and put it on the L shaped toothbrush. tape it there with electrical tape. Now take the mechanical pencil we rigged with the needle and tape or glue the toothebrush with the motor to the mechanical pencil. Make sure the motor set just above the hole on top of the pencil.

6. Now remember the guitar string. Take the string and feed it down through the mechanical pencil and put the L shaped part of the string into the eraser on the car motor. Now listen closely cause this makes all the difference when you put it into the eraser put it in off-centered DO NOT PUT IT IN THE CENTER OTHERWISE THE NEEDLE WONT MOVE.

7. Unscrew the tip of the mechanical pencil and take out the needle and either use epoxy or soldering iron and fuse the needle to the string making sure you use a fairly small peice of epoxy or solder. Now screw back on the tip and if the string is too long pull it out of the eraser and cut it and reshape it to get the desired length we want the needle to stick out the tip of the pencil about 1 cm. (Note: There are some people who perfer to not use the needl and just feed the guitar string out the tip this can be done to forgo some extra work but your tattoo is going to hurt a lot more cause its not as sharp. What ever you perfer just proceed to the next step after deciding.)

8. Now you may be saying why did we leavve the needle hanging so far out the tip well if you open your bottle of india ink and put a needle down in it and pull it out you will notice how it just runs off the tip of the needle plus at the rate of speed your motor is going to be going it will fling it off easier. So wrap a little thread around the tip however leave a small part of the tip exposed just enough exposed to go into the skin. This will give the ink something to cling to.

8. Now cut off the tip of your adapter and pull the 2 wires apart and strip them. Put positive to the positive and negative to negative on the car motor if your plug it in and it don't work pull the wires off and switch them around. Now tape it up good none of the pencile should be visible it. This will make the rig even more sturdy.

9. Plug it in and grin and bear it.

 

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 5/27/2004
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why bother with a toothbrush? why not just heat the pen/mechanical pencil case up and bend it in the right place then heat up something like a screw driver and stab it though at the top so it's still a tube? that way you don't have an annoying support, it may seem more complicated but it not.... just complicated to explain

 

Answer by nick
Submitted on 5/27/2004
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how long does it take b4 u can soak in the bath tub without it washing out ?

 

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 5/28/2004
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i would assume when it's healed but i don't know

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 5/28/2004
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those instructions arent very clear. go to www.skinjabtattoos.tk to find 2 different sets of instructions with pix to guide you through it. and theres much more on the site.    

              www.skinjabtattoos.tk

 

Answer by DRS8N
Submitted on 5/29/2004
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THE BEST INK TO USE IS UNIBALL PEN INK THE PENS WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE INK THROUGH THE LITTLE WINDOW IN THE SIDE OF THE PEN

 

Answer by unknown
Submitted on 5/29/2004
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no the best ink to use is arsenic

 

Answer by 4c1d tr1p
Submitted on 6/1/2004
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i have no problems with homemade tattoos... iv done 3 of my own with just sewing needles and they turned out great... but i was wondering how to make a tattoo gun... it would be greatly appreciated if u could email me the info.. thnx - dustinsharpe9580@hotmail.com

 

Answer by mr.man aka nelly
Submitted on 6/1/2004
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i would like to know how to make a tat gun i mean i mad one once but i was high and foe got what i was useing and i think some one stole it but if some one would e-mail me on how to make a tat gun that would be really helpful

 

Answer by lex
Submitted on 6/2/2004
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to make a tattoo gun just take a led pencil gut it to where all you have is the shaft and the tip then take a wall adapter and a motor from anything like a toy car motor then take a cloths button attach it to the motor where it is flat but kinda spins like a wheel when the motor is on then take a paper clip make it into a holder for the motor and so it attaches to the shaft of the mechanichal pencil the take a high e string from a guitar thread it through the mechanical pencil then take a nail put it in to the button so it looks like a crank then put the guitar string on the nail and an eraser on top to keep the string  from comming off and use electrical tape all on it and there you go you have a tat gun

any questions get a hold of me at livingdeadkids@yahoo.com but remember to have the subject be about tat guns or i wont open the email

 

Answer by Akyra
Submitted on 6/2/2004
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Some one e mail me the steps to make a tattoo gun PLEASE. I did one with a needle and it took a long time so i need help on making a gun. TheNerdZoo@aol.com

 

Answer by ian
Submitted on 6/3/2004
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whoever said that india ink slips off the needle easy and you should put some thread to hold the ink, thank you! i did that and it works great now!

 

Answer by i need a tattoo now
Submitted on 6/3/2004
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Where do u get Indian ink from email me at markrosario@msn.com and send a diagram of how to put the tattoo gun together please. thank u for your time

 

Answer by Dralackas
Submitted on 6/3/2004
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I have a few homemade tattoos that my friends mom did with a needle and ink but I would like to have them done more often and less time consuming can anyone send me details on how to make a homemade tattoo gun?  I need specific details. Dralackas1@hotmail.com

 

Answer by ian
Submitted on 6/4/2004
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you can get india ink at any crafts store (i.e. hobby lobby) its usually in a counter. so just go in and ask where india and caligraphy inks are.

 

Answer by baby boy
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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anybody know how to make a gun with a sewing needle? if so plz email me the info on how to mak it thxs  minegames2004@yahoo.com  

 

Answer by BadKharma
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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Here is a close up picture of a home-made tattoo machine that I made a few days ago for all of you that are trying to make one..

Go to the Link below and tell me what ya all think..

http://hometown.aol.com/nntscloset/myhomepage/profile.html

 

Answer by BadKharma
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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Anybody have any pictures they can post of tattoos that they have done with a home-made tattoo machine? Let's see just what a home-made tattoo machine is capable of..

 

Answer by realityangel
Submitted on 6/7/2004
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ok.. so i have read through these, and you all are very confusing. My boyfriend is trying to make a tattoo gun. I want it to be safe and reliable.... He is using a CD burner type motor... and is planning on adding a few of his own little kicks, but is there a special kind of needle he should used.. what kind do the pros use?
realityangel2004@yahoo.com

 

Answer by winston churchill
Submitted on 6/7/2004
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is there anything better to clean a tattoo gun  with other than rubbing alcohol?

reply to me at : realityangel2004@yahoo.com

 

Answer by M.C South
Submitted on 6/9/2004
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Very Good.

 

Answer by Loc
Submitted on 6/9/2004
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Just a tip, don't use pen ink for your tattoo, because I used it and got ink poisoning. Im lucky and got It treated and it went away. I did the "MI VIDA LOCA" dots on my hand, its my gang tattoo, and the "3" for crooks on my leg.

 

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 6/9/2004
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to everyone out there homade tattoos are the best as long as you know what you are doing and you are safe.I have had mine for at least 12 years i am currently makeing my own gun and i have given many with just a needle and thread but make sure that they are always clean. If you have any questions just email me at bobbysgirl_76@yahoo.com

 

Answer by uni
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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yes badkharma if u want to see a pic of a tattoo done by a homemade gun u may look at my profile on yahoo it is unicorn262002 it is a pic of my tattoo done bye a homemade gun  it does not have color but u can get an idea of what they do  i have had this for a bout 3 yrs now    

 

Answer by CRASS
Submitted on 6/11/2004
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If anyone could post some pictures or e-mail photos of the step-by-step method to making the tattoo guns to crass@operationivy.com, thatd be super. i really wanna try this out but wanna get it right.

 

Answer by brandon
Submitted on 6/14/2004
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hey billy

 

Answer by chiefey420
Submitted on 6/14/2004
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with the rc motor, how do you attatch a needle or something to the spindle sticking out? email me back at atxpimp17@yahoo.com or just answer back on here

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 6/14/2004
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if u want to make a tattoo gun go to www.skinjabtattoos.tk

 

Answer by sal
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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my brother is a really fantastic artist and he wants to start tattooing but we dont know how to make a gun or know what ink to use. If any of you out there could email me instructions (preferably w' pictures)on how to make a gun that can be used for lining and a gun for shading (or one that can be used for both)please email me at hyperfreak17@hotmail.com and put tattoo gun in the subject.  Also if anyone could recomend what ink is suitable to use and works well please email me with that too.

 

Answer by uni
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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skin jab ur link does not work it says ur account is frozen cause u have exceeded ur bandwith for the mth

 

Answer by ohdaddio
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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Any one in texas? prefrably austin? that does tattoos?

 

Answer by tatted_up16
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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uh hey there i have an awesome!!! homemade gun i put alot of thought into this it aint just any old put together one it can fit up 2 5needles on the bar and the needle depths r fully adjustable and really really light.im 16 and have already made quite abit of money tattooing (2500 smackers). so if any one wants the idea just email me at tatted_up16@hotmail.com itz a real awesome gun!!! cheers
            
            **dragon artz**

 

Answer by MISS ALAZA
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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CAN OR IS THERE ANY OTHER EASY WAY TO MAKE A TATOO?

 

Answer by ink slinger willie
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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go to www.inksling.com and you can buy a pro set up for about the same as these guys are selling jail house guns.---almost everyone starts out at home, it sucks but it happens, if you ask one of us pro artist and they tell you they have never done a homemade tat, then they are a liar.  we don't start screamin "home made stuff sucks" until we get worried about the market gettin flooded with new talent, so go ahead, scar yourself up, maybe you will get good, or learn how to be clean before you get hiv or something, if not i can always use your money when you come to get it covered up--peace

 

Answer by Harley699
Submitted on 6/16/2004
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hey BadKharma could you email me and tell me how you made certain parts of the gun?
harley699@msn.com
please?

 

Answer by EZtat4:20
Submitted on 6/16/2004
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im 15 and ive done all my tats with a homemade tat gun it works just fine for me.ive done all 11 of my tats with the same gun and it still works great.i think its better than a pro gun because there easy to make and less expensive.

by the way .does anyone know the ingredients for homemade ink that wont cause infection or any kind of illness like that.ive always used indian ink but im running low and cannot find it in any stores that i used to.

 

Answer by Tatguy_47302
Submitted on 6/16/2004
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I also agree with the needle and ink thing but I used a safty pin and ink out of an ink pen!

 

Answer by baby boy
Submitted on 6/17/2004
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hey can some on plz plz plz help me i got a gun going but i dont have guitar string is ther another was i can do it im using little fan motor tooth brush bic pin and i ac adaptor . can some 1 plz help me plz email me at minegames2004@yahoo.com  or rite a message to me on here but rite it to baby boy plz

 

Answer by Mariella
Submitted on 6/17/2004
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If you'd like MY directions on how to make a tattoo gun out of a Crest Spinbrush, IM me.

MSN- beverly@weezer.zzn.com
AOL- AnarchistsLitter
Yahoo- mariella_morton

 

Answer by smilee
Submitted on 6/20/2004
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If anyone could help me figure out on how to make a tattoo gun with a sewing machine needle, a bic pen with ink cartridge, paper clip, electrical tape, spoon, razor motor, and cell phone charger i would appreciate it very much..

 

Answer by QBALL
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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what ink should I use when home tattooing??

 

Answer by RATTLESNAKE
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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I'M LOOKING FOR TATTOO GUN PLANS AND SITES TO SEE THEM,FOUND ONE THATS ALL! SO SNINJAB? WHATS WITH YOUR SITE? BETTER CHECK IT OUT BEFORE ADVERTISING....THERE ARE A LOT OF GOOD SUGGESTIONS AND A LOT OF BULL S___ ON THIS SITE BUT I HAD A BLAST! LOVE THE BALL LICKER! WHATS THAT GOT TO DO WITH HOMEMADE GUNS????? GOTTA ROLL, BE BACK AGAIN TO SEE IF ANYONE COMES UP WITH BETTER AND MORE DETAILED INFO.    RATTLESNAKE

 

Answer by RATTLESNAKE
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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I'M LOOKING FOR TATTOO GUN PLANS AND SITES TO SEE THEM,FOUND ONE THATS ALL! SO SNINJAB? WHATS WITH YOUR SITE? BETTER CHECK IT OUT BEFORE ADVERTISING....THERE ARE A LOT OF GOOD SUGGESTIONS AND A LOT OF BULL S___ ON THIS SITE BUT I HAD A BLAST! LOVE THE BALL LICKER! WHATS THAT GOT TO DO WITH HOMEMADE GUNS????? GOTTA ROLL, BE BACK AGAIN TO SEE IF ANYONE COMES UP WITH BETTER AND MORE DETAILED INFO.    RATTLESNAKE

 

Answer by skin jab tattoos
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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my link is back up and running now so if u want pictured instructions of how to make a tattoo gun go to www.skinjabtattoos.tk

 

Answer by tattooed4pain
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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i have been using a homemade rotary tattoo machine but have found a better way to make a machine which runs just like a pro tattoo machine does if anyone wants to know just email me at tattooed4pain@aol.com or u can im me at tattooed4pain its pretty easy to make one too

 

Answer by RATTLESNAKE
Submitted on 6/22/2004
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THANKS SKINJAB!
NOW THIS SITE IS COOL!GOOD JOB.IT WAS LATE WHEN I FOUND IT SO I ONLY BROWSED.ILL TAKE A CLOSER LOOK TOMORROW,THANKS.

                                RATTLESNAKE

 

Answer by nick
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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skinjab isn't actually that that good, it's basically the same crude design that you find all over the net... your not in jail so why make a jailhouse gun? and everything else is just common sense..

 

Answer by mike
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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how does your needle go in the eraser and how does it stay in????????????

 

Answer by jack
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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do you like to jack off?

 

Answer by nick
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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don't use an eraser small gears from vcrs and walkmans  are better cos they should fit on the motor pin just heat up whatever you were going to put in the eraser then melt it into the plastic of the gear

 

Answer by tattooed4pain
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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allright people i have used the rotary machines which all of u are stuck on building and using they work good but u will have problems on top of problems with them its pretty easy to build a great machine that runs like a pro (using 2 coils, a bar, and springs)  trust me i know cuz i have build several if u would like to see a picture, and some easy steps to making one just email me at tattooed4pain@aol.com or im me at tattooed4pain  its pretty simple to do all u need is some common sense

 

Answer by daveuk
Submitted on 6/25/2004
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if you find that your needle shakes about cut a pice of polysitine the shape of your needle shaft and push it into the shaft and then tick the needle in this sould minamise the needle shaking. (dave_newtonuk89@yahoo.co.uk)  

 

Answer by daveuk
Submitted on 6/25/2004
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for a gun information email dave_newonuk89@yahoo.co.uk

 

Answer by bla bla bla
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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can anyone mail me picture and infomation about on building single 16 wrap coil tattoo gun, ball point pen gun , bic pen gun or spoon gun.mail me at rana_anjit@hotmail.com

 

Answer by tattoo
Submitted on 6/27/2004
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where do you get ink that is safe on skin?

 

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Submitted on 6/27/2004
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Answer by helper
Submitted on 6/27/2004
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: Make a Tattoo Gun



I've personally used this so I know it works...
Things you'll need:

bic pen (this is your tube that houses the needle)
4 or 5" section of guitar string ,second one from the smallest. ( this is your needle)
tooth brush ( this gets bent like a "7" and joins the pen to the motor)
an eraser from a pencil (this joins the shaft of the motor to the needle/guitar string)
small battery operated motor (from a "walkman" or a hand held fan)
some tape (to join everything together)
Putting the pieces together:

Take the guitar string and bend a little bit of the end down or up.
Take out the ink tube of the pen, and cut it to about a 3 or 4" length, now file down the brass tip of the pen to get the ball out, make the hole big enough to allow passage of the needle.
Insert the needle into the pen.
Now take the tooth brush and cut off the bristles making it about 4" long. Heat it up in the middle with a lighter and bend it in to a "7" and hold in place untill stiff.
Join/tape the pen needle assembly to the tooth brush.
Now take the eraser from the pencil and shove it onto the shaft of the motor, try to get it as dead center as possible. Join the pen/needle/tooth brush to the motor/eraser assembly, tape the brush to the motor.
Take the bent part of the needle/guitar stirng and stick it into the eraser, IMPORTANT- the needle must be purposely OFF CENTER.
Now all that is left to do is find a power source, I used the plug-in adapter frrom a cd player. i guess you could hook up some batteries to a switch and then to the contacts of the motor.




 

Answer by fatty j
Submitted on 6/30/2004
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hi you want to know how to make a tat gun

items needed

1. spoon

2. a motor out of a Walkman or CD player otherwise a small motor

3. duck tap and black tap

4. phone line

5. a universal ac adapter from 1.5 to 12v

6. second to smallest guitar string

7. a pencil eraser or gear that will fit the motor

8. a bic pin and bic lighter

instructions

making the gun

first take the spoon and a pair of pliers bind the spoon until the spoon part brakes of the handle strain the handle out than bind about a fingers width of the handle's big end to around a 90 degree angle than take take your bic pin pull the insides out of the pin cut the cap of the top of the pin drain the ink pull the brass piece out of the pin take the lighter apart all you need is the brass thing the fuel comes out make sure you get the rubber piece out of the brass piece put the brass piece in the part where the brass piece of the pin went the inside of the pin should stick out the top of the out side of the pin duck tap the pine to the long part of the spoon handle make sure you have the brass piece to the opposite end of the Bent piece if Bent part of the handle is covering the pin you got i backwards tape the motor to the top of the handle to where the shaft of the motor is over the pin take the phone line cut about two foot off the middle cut off about 1 1/2 inch of the outer case of the phone line  cut off all but two wires make sure the same wires are left at  both ends Bear some of the wires at both ends attache two wires to the motor take the universal ac adapter cut the end of the wires don't cut the plug off Bear them attach them to the other end of the phone line use black tape to cover Bear wires only rune tat gun on 7.5 or 9v below 7.5 wont penetrate skin above will burn the motor out put the shaft of the motor in the middle of the eraser or put the gear on if you use a gear put a piece of duck tape around the gear.

how to make the needle

take the guitar sting bind a little piece of the guitar string to a 90 degree angle from the end cut of about 4" to 5" inches past the bind stick the long piece of the string in the ink tub of the pin put he Bent part in the top part of the eraser or gear cut the hang over of the string at the brass piece that you took of the lighter than sharpen the guitar sting burn it till it is hard than soak in alcohol repeat to make more needles

 

Answer by KAS
Submitted on 7/5/2004
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Would love to know the directions to building a spinbrush set-up send instructions to: apbtluvr1210@yahoo.com

Thanks

 

Answer by devin
Submitted on 7/15/2004
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if anybody wants to know how to make a crest tattoo gun this is how i made it:

take the brush part off, take the battery cover off, cut the thing in half along the seems when you open up the machine there will be a motor and in front of the motor will be a gear (keep the motor and gear where they are) attached to the gear is a plastic bar attached to that bar is a medal object used to make the brush go up and down, unscrew that piece from the plastic bar... melt a hole on the bottom to the right of the gear, turn the plastic bar to a 90 degree angle so u can see the bar through the bottom on the end of a bar there is a part that the medal piece was once attached to melt that part enough so u can stick an end of a paper clip through, straighten the paper clip and tape a needle to the bottom part of the paper clip put the tube of a bic pen into the hole that u melted make sure u cut the ball off the end of the pen will toe nail clippers maker sure u can see the needle through the end now find an ac adapter and strip the ends of it put the ends of the wire onto the part of the motor where the batterys go glue it in place and u have a perfect good working tattoo gun

 

Answer by TATTOO JAKE
Submitted on 7/20/2004
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WE HAVE A WORD FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE WANNABE TATTOO ARTISTS. WE CALL THEM "SCRATCHERS", THEY ARE THE REASON OUR INDUSTRY TAKES SO MUCH CRAP! DO NOT TATTOO YOURSELF OR ATTEMPT TO BUILD A TATTOO MACHINE.THE IGNORANT SCUM THAT IS GIVING YOU INSTRUCTIONS DOESEN'T EVEN CARE ABOUT BEING STERILE OR WHETHER OR NOT YOU WILL SCAR YOURSELF FOR LIFE....... TATTOOING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTIST IN AN ESTABLISHED TATTOO STUDIO.
DON'T BE STUPID.

 

Answer by MIST3R DROOPY
Submitted on 7/21/2004
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HI WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME MAKE A WORKING TATT MACHINE FOR FINE LINE TATTS AND FOR SHADING!!! I WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP ON HOW IT'S MADE (STEP by STEP) if possible and how it works please e-mail me at mrdroopy_x3@yahoo.com THANX EVERYONE.....LATERZ

 

Answer by DuBE
Submitted on 8/6/2004
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what up     i just tatted EMINEM SO if any of u need any INK done let me know....im traveling crosss country in a week

 

Answer by Hova
Submitted on 8/10/2004
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IF U LIVE AND CHICAGO AREA WE DO TATTOOS FOR HALF OF WHAT THE SHOP DO FOR.

 

Answer by juggaloslife2004
Submitted on 8/27/2004
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hey i just got a tattoo from a home made gun it turned out great, but hey if you want one go for it but just make sure your gun and skin are good and clean

 

Answer by eternal
Submitted on 8/27/2004
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hey i just made a good gun last night(it was pretty easy LOL)all i need to know is what are some good inks.My e-mail is- eternalvexation@yahoo.com

 

Answer by PSi
Submitted on 8/28/2004
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If anyone has any pictures of their tat guns then email me some pictures of them.

 

Answer by hottpunker
Submitted on 9/5/2004
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BadKharma I NEED ur directions for ur gun please email me with directions thanx hottpunker@yahoo.com and or bradleysmomma@msn.com

 

Answer by Gangster
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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hey people I'm not gonna say i want instructions on how to make a homemade tattoo gun because its all over but i wanna ask can somone explain how it works when you do the tattoo not make it but how u do the tat

 

Answer by TattooGuyManPerson
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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hey peps can som1 explain to me the tat way wit a needle,ink and tread plzzz email me at jae_2_gangsta@yahoo.com if you can and explain how it is or what what thanks alot

 

Answer by Frankster
Submitted on 10/23/2004
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Want to give yourself a homemade tattoo? All you need is a four foot length of two-by-four. Hit yourself on the head with the two-by-four until you get the sense that you no longer want a tattoo. By the way, the instructions on using toothbrushes to make "tatt guns" are exactly like those followed by inmates at our best prisons. See you'all in jail, dog!

 

Answer by bensjamin
Submitted on 10/27/2004
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stef send me the idea to the toothbursh one please,!!! :)

 

Answer by babydoll
Submitted on 11/3/2004
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i made a homade tatt of a butterfly and it turned out awsome i suggest if u want a tatt dont pay 100 to 200 $ just do it yourself!

 

Answer by Ray
Submitted on 11/13/2004
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does anyone kno wat type of ink to use? is just ink from a BIC pen safe?

 

Answer by loosy goosy
Submitted on 11/13/2004
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why would you want to build a tat gun any way. just buy a freaking tat gun.

 

Answer by *Heather*
Submitted on 11/17/2004
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Hey everyone. I'm 22 years old and I just made a tattoo gun. I had help from someone who had spent a lot of time in prison. He explained how to make it but didn't show me exactly how to make it, so I made it myself. When I showed him what it looked like after I was done, he said my first tattoo gun looked a hell of a lot better than his first one did. Anyways... To the person who said that you should only get a tattoo from a professional in a Tattoo Shop... Hey moron! Did you ever stop to think how those professionals got started in the first place? They started out making their own guns, possibly even their own ink. They did home made tats in their basement or something - My point is, they started out exactly how I'm starting out... by doing it at home first. Besides, when I do my tats, I'm doing tats on myself before I do any on anyone else. So I'm being my own "test dummy." Anyways... I have a question about using bic pen ink... I heard using pen ink can cause ink poisoning - Is that true? You can email me at heatherdbrogdon@yahoo.com If it's not true then I wish someone would have told me that years ago because I would have made my tattoo gun when I was 15 and started giving myself tattoos. If anyone has Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger, feel free to add me to either messenger - Yahoo! Messenger: 372137 and MSN Messenger: heatherdbrogdon@yahoo.com

 

Answer by adam
Submitted on 11/17/2004
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if you people dont know how to make a tattoo gun somethings rong i been doing it sence i was 11 years old and they worked just fine in fact my dad and a lot of people used it and i had it for 6 years and it still works fine if you need to no how to make one a simple one pm me adam_w95 ill tell you ne thing you need to know

 

Answer by adam_w95
Submitted on 11/18/2004
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hey if any one needs to know ne thing bout makeing a home made tat gun i dont no my e addy so just pm me im on a lot i no ne thing you need to know bout makeing them
i been doing it sence i was 11

 

Answer by koohnut
Submitted on 11/28/2004
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yeah im tryn to make a homemade tat gun.tryn 2 tat folkz.new in da game.jez startin small tyme rite till gainin experience den get a real pro gun.but a...can anybody send me some instructions how 2 make a homemade gun..& makez it faster.kuss i got a tat wid homemade gun & it took a while.yeah well plz me some instructionz.thankz alot...www.koohnut@yahoo.com

 

Answer by koohnut@yahoo.com
Submitted on 11/30/2004
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if n e body knowz how to make a shading & outline gunz dat hitz hard hit me up wid some instrucions &picz if can at www.koohnut@yahoo.com.thankz...oh and some of these instructz aint even xplaind well.i dont really get it.iz da shape 7 or L datz soppose to ur armature bar & where u connect da needle to da motor..howz it soppose 2 hold.yah plz let me know

 

Answer by koohnut@yahoo.com
Submitted on 11/30/2004
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if n e body knowz how to make a shading & outline gunz dat hitz hard hit me up wid some instrucions &picz if can at www.koohnut@yahoo.com.thankz...oh and some of these instructz aint even xplaind well.i dont really get it.iz da shape 7 or L datz soppose to ur armature bar & where u connect da needle to da motor..howz it soppose 2 hold.yah plz let me know

 

Answer by hottieincommand_01@hotmail.com
Submitted on 12/1/2004
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im thinking of doin a tattoo for myself,
and making my own gun too. Everyone i know knows im very artistic, so i figure ill
give it a try. I do Piercings too!!

 

Answer by sexxy kissezzz
Submitted on 12/3/2004
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I think all you guys are nutts, tattoo's are sooo not attractive, im a beautiful girl and i have no tatoos, so all u losers need to work on making an education not tatoo guns ! Haha ,3 Mee

 

Answer by skatinjeter
Submitted on 12/4/2004
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If anyone could please send me info on how to make any working kind of tattoo gun, my email is: taylorjeter@hotmail.com or skatinjeter@myway.com

 

Answer by Cheeks
Submitted on 12/14/2004
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How do you make indian ink home made?

 

Answer by mathizar
Submitted on 12/14/2004
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hey when you use the ball point pen do you use the ink tube for like a resevoir thing or do you just dip it in some ink??

 

Answer by Pugsly
Submitted on 12/18/2004
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Testify, tattoo jake.  Get an infection and spend some time in the hospital.  Jail house/home made tats look like garbage anyway.  Go spend some money, you cheap bastards and get your ink done by somebody who's reputable.

 

Answer by Im a PRO TATTOO ARTIST
Submitted on 12/30/2004
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Sad bunch of scratchers, Theres some knowlege for you... Using that machine you built in jail calling yourself a tattooer... We pros laugh first then realize how sad you really are... Your all just "scratchers" See you just got taught something by a pro...

A monkey can put ink in skin and leave a mark... Go get a professional to work on the one piece of skin you get for life...

 

Answer by broken_soul
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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If anyone can send me the instructions properly on how to make on, maybe with a picture and proper wording it would be much appreciated.

 

Answer by spike12291986
Submitted on 1/5/2005
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well im sorry to say that my web site hase been taken offline, idk why but yahoo got rid of it....so I will be hard at work setting up a new site. the address of the new site will be http://geocities.com/geotatman/tattoo.html when i have the time to get it done, and please feel free to email me at bootdsc@gmail.com if you wont to ask any thing about tattooing or would like to help me out buy sending in pics of your tattoo's and machines...good luck to all( and dont ever share your needles!!)

 

Answer by hernandez
Submitted on 1/7/2005
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I was the one that asked about the  ink and the needle. please contact me at beaner164@yahoo.com

 

Answer by blood floe
Submitted on 1/16/2005
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i have been doing tattoos for quite a while
i have been using my homemade gun and a sewing machine needle, both methods work just fine just the needle is a little more sloppy.  I have been using just the ink out of the gel pens and that works pretty good, what does everyone else use, unless u use profesional tattoo ink.   Any advice on what inks look good would be appreciated   EMAIL AT willfloe@hotmail.com

 

Answer by inkjunkie
Submitted on 1/26/2005
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I would like to reply on tattoo jake. I respect and admire tattooartists like you alot and you are right about the fact that working sterile is a must. but if you are a tattoolover and your dream is becoming a tattooartist than i d'ontsee what's wrong with this sort of tattooing. Everyone starts small. Just be carefull with what you do people.

 

Answer by freestyler91@msn.com
Submitted on 1/30/2005
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stephanie send me the plans for the home made tat gun

 

Answer by Angus
Submitted on 2/14/2005
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how many dildos can i fit in my mouth?

 

Answer by dank
Submitted on 2/15/2005
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hey i just wanted to say that for 3 years I've been doing single needle with out a gun tattoos. they don't hurt any more then a tattoo done by a professional gun. it dose take a lot longer. ranging from 1 hour for five 1 inch letters. all the way too my best piece of work wich was a dragon done on a friends shoulder wich took 2 weeks of 4 hour sessions every day to finish. my work usually turns out better than a professional gun. also the tattoo is wort more to the customer and me because usually i get to know the person very good by the time i am done and there seams to be a bond because of all the work that is done for the tattoo.

thank you for reading this,
                       DANK

 

Answer by dee
Submitted on 2/17/2005
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hi will some one give a diagram of the cheapest home made tattoo gun possible? please thanks for the help

 

Answer by DreamwaveTattooist
Submitted on 2/19/2005
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I agree with Jake on this one.  I personally have built several guns homemade for both lining and shading (yes it is possible BUT dumb!)  I have been professionally tattooing and piercing for 6 years now and my biggest regrets are when I see my old tats that were hand done and the ones people come in and show me that were hand done.  Its not easy to become a pro but for skin sake don't just go ramming needles into peoples skin for fun or a few bucks.  Last week I had my worst case of a "Grinder" ever, he wanted his tattoo darker so he figured he would dig deeper and went to the hospital for a needle tip (had been reused and weakened by heating over flame for 'his' sterilization) in his wrist...dumb...I mean we charge for a reason people, would you let your friend surgically remove your appendix just cuz he got or new how to build *a scalpel?  be serious people....