{"id":12,"date":"2021-08-16T07:13:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T07:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/?p=12"},"modified":"2021-09-22T07:31:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T07:31:07","slug":"coil-vs-rotary-tattoo-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/coil-vs-rotary-tattoo-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Coil vs. Rotary Tattoo Machines – Differences, Similarities, Pros & Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are three basic tattoo application methods. The stick and poke that involves no mechanical aid, the rotary machine<\/a>, and the coil machine<\/a>. If you have not been in the tattoo business for very long you may be wondering which machine type is best, and what the differences in the machines are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rotary VS Coil At-A-Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Best-Coil-Tattoo-Machines-on-the-table\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This diagram gives you a quick rundown of the differences between the rotary and the coil machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/strong><\/td>Rotary Machine<\/strong><\/td>Coil Tattoo Machine<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Noise Level<\/strong><\/td>Fairly Quiet<\/td>Loud Buzzing<\/td><\/tr>
Needle Movement<\/strong><\/td>Fluid and pretty smooth<\/td>Slightly choppy<\/td><\/tr>
Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td>Easy<\/td>Requires more skill<\/td><\/tr>
Maintenance<\/strong><\/td>Low<\/td>More involved<\/td><\/tr>
Speed<\/strong><\/td>Often Slower<\/td>Pretty fast<\/td><\/tr>
Purpose<\/strong><\/td>Lining and shading<\/td>Single-purpose<\/td><\/tr>
Cost<\/strong><\/td>Most expensive of the two<\/td>Least expensive of the two<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rotary Vs Coil Tattoo Machine Detail<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"All-kind-of-Tattoo-Machines\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At-a-glance the rotary machine seems to be the best tattoo machine. The trouble is that both of these machine types have strengths that make them excellent for specific tattooing techniques and designs. Most of your artists have a combination of machines and when they start a design, they choose the equipment that is going to be best for that work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Noise Matter for Tattoo Machine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The noise level of the machine does not change the performance of the machine. The noise level of the machine may however cause the person getting the tattoo to become nervous, or to flinch while you are working. If this happens then the tattoo may be ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people assume that the quiet operation of the rotary machine means the process will be less painful. The noise created by the device does not affect the pain of the needle stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose of Tattoo Guns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Purpose<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The main consideration when choosing a tattoo machine is the technique the machine can support. If you choose to have coil machines then you will have one dedicated to lining and one dedicated to shading. That means that before you begin to work you can set up each machine with the right needle so you do not have to stop during the process and make adjustments or changes to your equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rotary machine can do both the lining and the shading so when you compare the cost of a rotary and a coil machine you have to take into consideration that the rotary device is the equivalent of two tattoo machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skills Needed to Operate Tattoo Machine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The skill that you possess will be challenged by the machine that you are using. If you are just beginning the rotary-style machines are easier to use and more forgiving of lack of experience. A coil machine requires you to have developed some skills and a technique for using them, so you have to practice more before you can start doing body art on living people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight Differences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Weight<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The weight of these pieces of equipment is drastically different. The coil machines have two coils and iron rods in them that cause them to be much heavier than the rotary devices. Weight matters in several ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n