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Originally Posted by mremann
no way to change stroke length on neumas. just more needle hanging out. not adjustable. the weight does seem to be the advantage. havent seen anything done with neumas yet that cant be done with an electromagnetic coil machine. If someone can prove me wrong, I am always open to hearing about it though.
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autoclave a coil machine. Then throw your clipcord every time you finish a tattoo, break out a new one for the next tattoo. This is the biggest difference in the electric vs. air debate. I've been using coils for 5 years now, and just recently I gave a shot at the neumas. At first it was weird, but now I'm all about them s&!ts. Contrary to popular belief, lining has not been tough. I've been able to drive a 3 round all the way up to a 9. Single pass or build, your choice. Coloring is really smooth. I've been able to blend nonstop, which, in turn, has broken me past a lot of barriers that were giving me s&!t before. Less trauma makes it easier on the client. Less weight makes it easier on me. I bought this rig with no intention of putting my coils to the side, just another brush in the box, ya know? I picked up my coils the other day for a smaller piece, and it felt like tattooing with a brick. Very heavy. Also, compressors aren't that bad of a power source. Sure there's a bit of maintenance, but c'mon, it's really not that bad. Just be sure to research and purchase a worthy compressor to do the job. I personally use the recommended one artist comp, and it pushes the machines fine, and isn't very loud. I've noticed a lot of compressor woes come from people trying to get some s&!t from sears and running it. NOT A GOOD IDEA!!! They recommend certain products for a reason. As far as adjustment, if it doesn't need it, who cares. Coils have them beaten there. I will never let my coils go just because of this. All in all, the neuma system is pretty rad, just a bit costly. I would have never messed with them had I not run across some "f@#k it" money. Now I'm glad I have. As far as the hawk, those machines a dope as f@#k, too!!!! I've got a close friend using em, and he can't say anything bad about em. Soon we should be collaborating on some neuma/hawk work. I'll post flicks when I got em.