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Tattoo machine stroke from motor to needle showing motion translation and active span in rotary tattoo machine

What Is Stroke in Tattoo Machines?

Stroke vs Active Span — The Hidden Mechanics Behind Every Line Tattoo machine stroke — not the medical kind that paralyzes half your body, although some tattoo artists might feel that way trying to understand it. You’ve probably searched for a clear answer, yet most explanations remain vague or contradictory. In this article, we’ll finally […]

Tattoo Cartridge | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Part 8 by REBEL Tattoo Equipment

Tattoo Cartridge | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 8

Tattoo Needles vs. Tattoo Cartridges: What is the Difference? In earlier chapters, we explored how tattoo needles were soldered onto bars to form the basic categories and variations. These tools shaped tattooing for decades. By the late 2000s, however, a new innovation disrupted tattooing entirely: the tattoo cartridge. During tattooing, the artist dips the cartridge […]