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Kit comes with all of the parts needed to build your own machine from the ground up. This kit is limited to a brazed, and blackened low carbon steel frame only. Though we do offer a choice of frame style and geometry, this in turn determines the appropriate coil size, capacitor, and armature bar. All coils come covered with black Gaff tape. The shader comes with eight wrap 24 AWG coils a 47 μF capacitor, and a 1 7/8” armature bar. The outliner includes six wrap 22 AWG coils a 22 μF capacitor and an extended nipple 1 5/8” speed bar. All other parts consist of a pair of steel front and rear binding posts, a copper contact screw, all 8/32” socket cap, and flat head screws needed, steel and fiber insulating washers, steel shims, one tube vice screw, two 18 gauge springs front and back, and 4” of black wire insulation. Coil, Capacitor, and armature bar sizes can be changed, only if specified in the additional notes section bellow. PLEASE NOTE THE COILS AND CAPACITOR DO NOT COME PREWIRED TOGETHER, AND THE REAR SPRING IS NOT PREPUNCHED FOR THE A-BAR, THESE STEPS YOU MUST DO YOURSELF. -
All coils are hand wound with the use of high quality, and well insulated magnet wire wrapped around a low carbon steel or pure iron coil core, and capped with a variety of phenolic, or fiber washers. You must choose from the options below: The wire gauge and number of wraps, the height, diameter, and material of the cores, and which coil covering you prefer. Please read the Description section bellow for coil core treatment and coil washer information. -
We offer a variety of different vise screws to choose from, please read the description of each different kind of screw below. If you choose the 5 for $20 option, please specify the combination of vise screws you would like to receive in the additional notes section below. For example: 1 Modern Key, 2 Old Steel Keys, 2 Common Coin screws, or 5 Old Steel Keys, or 5 Modern Keys, you get the picture. We're sorry but due to the cost of special coins and keys, all specialty vice screws are priced and sold separately. -
We choose to predominantly work within the more traditional frame deigns, and focus on straight forward quality frame materials. Ductile Iron, and quality Low Carbon steel where the chosen materials of the early tattoo machine builders before us. Our frames are CNC machined, brazed or tig welded, with your choice of powder coat, oil blackened, black oxide or brown oxide frame treatments. Please specify which you prefer in the additional notes section. We are willing to consider alterations to the available preexisting frames being offered, at an agreed upon added cost. Though an informative description in the additional notes section below, and a verbal discussion would be necessary. -
All Yokes are Machined from low carbon steel, drilled for #8 screws, and come in either a raw steel or black oxide finish. Yoke tolerance's vary from a 1/4" to 3/16" and a 1/8" in thickness. -
All Armature bars are machined from either low carbon steel, or pure iron. And are available in multiple styles and lengths. -
All springs are punched from tempered steel spring stock. They come in 18 AWG thickness, and a 0.5" in width, front springs come in two different lengths, one for a liner, and one for a shader.PLEASE NOTE!!! that all rear springs do not come with a main spring hole pre-punched in it. This is to allow the builder optional placement of the armature bar depending on the build, ie. a liner or a shader. -
All of our binding posts are custom manufactured from low carbon steel, brass, or copper. With multiple styles to choose from, These are completely assembled paired binding post set-ups, with all the necessary screws, washers, and contact screw included. For any custom requests please use the additional note section provided below. -
All of our binding posts are custom manufactured from low carbon steel, brass, or copper, with multiple styles to choose from. For any custom requests please use the additional note section provided below. -
Two day workshop where you will learn the essentials on machine assemblage and at the end of the experience, leave with a working machine.
The life-like realism of black and grey or color portrait tattoos, the subtle beauty of peonies, cherry blossoms and colorful Koi fish in Japanese tattoos, the intricate details of a unique butterfly tattoo, all of which are created by skilled professional Tattoo Artists. Most of today’s visually stunning tattoos are a direct result of the creative artistry, and innovative techniques of these Tattooer’s. But without the right equipment, it can be quite difficult to create truly notable amazing works of art on the skin. Every professional Tattoo Artist should invest in high quality tattoo machines and tattoo machine parts. A machine is only the sum total of its parts and at Defiance Manufacturing we design, engineer, and manufacture all the parts needed by professional Tattooer’s to maintenance, and maintain their tattoo machines. In-turn this allows them to keep creating amazing dermagraphic artworks that inspire their clients imagination, and motivates their desire to get tattooed.
Defiance Manufacturing is your premier provider of custom built and pre-assembled tattoo machines and tattoo machine parts. We also provide the repair and refurbishment of old and used tattoo machines by salvaging good parts or replacing broken or unusable parts with new hand crafted and precision manufactured tattoo machine parts. Our main objective is to supply professional tattooer’s with high quality equipment and all of the essential parts needed to ensure their machines are always in superior working order. We know that every tattoo artist has his or her own preference when it comes to their equipment, therefore it is paramount that they have the right tools to consistently produce beautiful works of art on a daily basis.
What makes us different from other tattoo machine parts providers out there? Simple. Our products are a true testament to our respected reputation in the tattoo industry. We are completely committed to providing professional tattooer’s with the highest standards of craftsmanship. Our founder, Craig Rodriguez, a.k.a. Professor Incredulous prefers autonomy rather than hype fueled publicity. This razor-sharp focus on the work has allowed us to produce the finest electromagnetic tattoo machines, tattoo machine parts, and the most uniquely innovative tattoo grip system in the industry today, setting the bar at a much higher level that challenges others to follow. Defiance Manufacturing is not influenced by trends, and fads, Instead we choose to focus on developing better, more productive tools and equipment that provide tattoo artists with the most efficient means of impregnating the skin with pigment.
Professional tattoo artists can apply multiple tattoos in a typical work day. Some tattoos take an hour to complete, while more complex large scale tattoos may require numerous hours, and several sessions, spread out over days, months, even years to complete. Therefore Tattooer’s need to rely on trouble free tools, and equipment that you can depend on. At Defiance Manufacturing we make exceptional tattoo machine parts that will not fail in the moments you need them the most. We use only the best materials possible for all our parts, with various different styles and custom versions to choose from depending on your preferences. As professional Tattooer’s ourselves, we know what tattoo artists experience during the tattooing process, and as seasoned professionals we know that the client being as comfortable and relaxed as possible leads to less interruptions and therefore higher productivity. This can only be achieved with tools that are dependable, and made with high quality craftsmanship and engineered for efficiency.
We carry all the precision manufactured replacement parts you need. From tattoo machine frames, binders, armature bars, coil cores, to coils, contact screws, vise screws, capacitors, springs, yokes, and various different styles and sizes of small screws. The materials used to manufactured these parts vary from low carbon steel, ductile iron, pure iron, brass, copper, and silver
Tattoo Machine Binding Posts
One of the more significant parts of your tattoo machines electrical system are the binding post’s, which consist of two types: front and rear. The front binding post houses the contact screw and enables adjustment of the contact screw for tuning ability. The rear binding post provides a connection point for the clip cord. Defiance Manufacturing offers high quality tattoo machine binding posts for professional use. All of our binding post products are custom manufactured from high quality low carbon steel, brass or copper and there are different styles for you to choose from. If you have a specific style that you prefer we also entertain custom requests for your convenience.
Tattoo Machine Grips
Tattooing for long hours can take a toll on your hands and body. Ergonomic tattoo machine grips that you can rely on for complete control while you work. Even the most experienced tattoo artist with a steady hand can benefit from Defiance Manufacturing’s high quality tattoo machine grips.
Nomi Grip Master System
Prof. Incredulous has developed a proprietary grip system that will elevate your tattooing to the next level. For over 25 years he has been traveling the world tattooing and researching tattoo hand methods and mechanical trade techniques. This has led to the development of the Nomi Grip Master System, This system is inspired by the traditional Japanese hand tattooing method known as Tebori, and simulates the Hanebori technique. The Nomi Grip, and Z-Axis Pin allow for the needle bar to make a repeating downward puncturing motion, immediately followed by an upward lifting of the needles while still embedded in the skin and then retreating while simultaneously infusing the skin with ink. The development of the Nomi Grip, and Z-Axis pin combined with the Octagon Direct Drive Rotary Machine, and Nomi Needles, mechanizes an ancient hand method that has been performed for thousands of years. Now for the first time, the Hanebori technique can be performed by a mechanical device as opposed to by hand.
Yes folks, “It’s not just a hand job anymore”
Nomi Grip
Transform your tattooing with cutting edge equipment that will produce intense color brightness, with the ultimate in tattoo machine grips — The Nomi Grip. This CNC machined single piece tube-grip is expertly engineered to hold a unique cylindrical
Z-Axis Pin. It is designed to enhance what is known to be the standard or correct motion of the needle bar, by modifying the direction of the needle bars movement in order to attain an enhanced outcome. Manufactured using high quality aluminum and then treated with a proprietary hard coat anodizing process, the grip is compatible with all medical industry standard autoclaving procedures.
Tattoo Machine Screws
At Defiance Manufacturing, there is no part that is too small to warrant our full attention. Our screws help hold things together properly. They provide more strength and holding power than ordinary screws. Our tattoo machine screws are made from good quality material and are available by the dozen. Get yours today.
Tattoo Machine Springs
Our tattoo machine springs are punched form high grade tempered steel spring stock which provides extra strength and durability. They come in 18 AWG thickness, and a 0.5” width. Defiance Manufacturing front tattoo machine springs come in two varying lengths, one for a liner and the other for a shader. Do take note that all our rear springs do not come with a pre-punched main spring hole. The reason is to allow builders the option for optimal placement of the armature bar depending on the kind of build being created, ie. a shader, a liner, color packer, black and grey shader etc.
Tattoo Machine Yokes
Tattoo machine yokes are essential parts of tattoo machines that the coils bolt to. Different tattoo machines feature customized frames in order to accommodate the yoke. The function of the yoke is to complete the magnetic flow of energy between the coils. All Defiance Manufacturing tattoo machine yokes are manufactured using low carbon steel, drilled for #8 screws and come in either a raw steel or black oxide finish. Tolerances of the yokes vary from ¼” to 3/16” and 1/8” in thickness.
We believe in the quality and integrity of our products. We do our best to be as consistent as possible considering that all our parts are machined by hand. We use old world methods such as brazing, hand milling and hand filing to provide you with a tool that can truly deliver on your needs. At Defiance Manufacturing, you get truly high quality products for professionals made by professionals.