Holding the machine correctly can improve the efficiency of tattoo work. All needle tips, handles and connecting rods should be stainless steel, and all stainless steel handles are complete and knurled. Knurling (to increase hand-held friction) is a term in the machining industry, and it should be on the handle. Metal knurled handles are better than plastic handles. When grasping the plastic handle, the hand seems to be stuck, and the hand cannot operate the machine flexibly. The metal knurling provides a fixed grip, increases the weight of the machine, and makes the machine more textured in the hand and easier to operate. The tattoo machine is like holding a pencil or pen, but it is slightly different. When you hold the tattoo machine for the first time, you will feel that it has a certain weight. Some people say that they are very heavy. Don't be confused by this statement, because you will feel very natural after using it for a while, and the muscles in your hands will gradually adapt to the work of the machine. Tattooing takes time, especially for large tattoos, and it takes several hours to operate these machines without too much rest time. This requires you to exercise the muscles in your hands so that your hands do not cramp or sore. Before you start to become a tattoo artist, you should practice holding the machine as much as possible, and try to keep holding the machine and lifting it into the air. You can do this exercise while watching TV, chatting or doing other things. A few hours of exercise every night will quickly develop muscles in your hands.
Some tattoo artists like heavy machines, while others like lighter ones. This is why some manufacturers offer "light machines". But it should be remembered that any machine, no matter how heavy it feels at the beginning, will get used to it in the end. From a long-term point of view, you have to feel that it is easy to use and work in a stable state. The vibration that occurs when the tattoo machine is in use will make you feel tired quickly. At this time, the weight of the machine usually acts as a "shock absorber." The heavier the handle, the more energy it will absorb and the less vibration it will transmit to you. In this way, the tattoo machine is more stable when it works, and it is not easy to tremble. This is the stranger structure of the tattoo machine. You should also remember that the weight of the machine can be changed according to your preferences. You can change the weight of the tattoo machine by changing the model of the handle.
