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AI Tenitas Prophet T100 | Tattoo Machine Review

AI Tenitas Prophet T100 | Tattoo Machine Review

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 27/03/2025

In this short episode, we will go over the features of the AI Tenitas Prophet T100 and a few of its accessories. We will also be comparing the Prophet T100 to other pen style tattoo machines.

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Intro to Tattoo Needle Cartridges  | Fireside Technique | EP 10

Intro to Tattoo Needle Cartridges  | Fireside Technique | EP 10

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 27/03/2025

Have you ever wondered how needle cartridges work and what kind of machine you need to operate them? Check out this quick introduction to needle cartridges and some of their advantages.

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Is it Worth the Trade-off? Coil Tattoo Machine Talk | BJ Johnson (Soba One) | EP 268

Is it Worth the Trade-off? Coil Tattoo Machine Talk | BJ Johnson (Soba One) | EP 268

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 27/03/2025

The rotary machine craze came fast. In fact, if you began tattooing in the last 10 years, there is a good chance you have never used a coil machine at all. In today's episode we talk with long-time coil machine builder and co-founder of the super popular "Workhorse Irons", BJ Johnson (Soba). BJ is best known for his Mini-Rusto liners and Pilot shaders which were (and are still) used by thousands of tattooers (including Jake!) We discuss the rotary revolution, why and how it took place, pros and cons of both rotaries and coils, and try to answer the question "Is it worth the tradeoff?"

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Testosterone For Your Power Supply  | 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing

Testosterone For Your Power Supply | 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 27/03/2025

For a while now I’ve been looking for a real life example of how available amps affect your consistency when making marks during a tattoo. I finally got to test out this theory by chance since a tattooer friend of mine has been in the shop with me recently.

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