Tattoo Machines

6 of the best sites for buying or researching tattoo machines. Know of another site that should be included here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Hidden Name Tribal Tattoo, Lower Back Tattoos, Name Tattoos)

1. Tattoo Machines at ATimeMachine.com - This company designs, prototypes and manufactures its own custom tattoo machines, which are for sale on the site. A number of different tattoo guns are offered including the new Fusion, old school Flashback and the G2, described as an “every day workhorse.” Limited lifetime warranty on all tattoo machines. Machine parts also available. (www.atimemachine.com)

2. Tattoo Machines at ElementTattooSupply.com - You’ll find a wide range of tattoo machines for sale here including handmade, custom tattoo machines, production-made tattoo machines and rotary machines. All products are made in-house. You’ll also find tattoo kits, machine parts, needles, ink, supplies and art. (www.elementtattoosupply.com)

3. Tattoo Machines at eBay - More than 6,000 new and used rotary tattoo machines, complete tattoo kits and tattoo guns up for auction or immediate sale here. Parts, frames and supplies also available elsewhere on the site. (health-beauty.shop.ebay.com)

4. Tattoo Gun - Homemade in 5 Minutes - Short video gives instructions on how to make a DIY tattoo machine using an electric toothbrush, guitar string, and the eraser and top from a mechanical pencil. (www.metacafe.com)

5. How to Make a Prison Tattoo Gun - Step by step instructions on making a homemade prison tattoo machine (tattoo gun) from the comfort of your own home using common supplies like a Bic pen, tooth brush and battery operated motor. No assurances given that the procedure is safe or sanitary — much like it goes down in prison, according to the author. (mag.rankmytattoos.com)

6. Machine Heads - Prepare to Lose Your Minds - I Did -   Get a look at some of tattoo machine maker Larry Ross’ custom tattoo machines in this November 2009 blog post. The author ran into Ross at a recent convention and he chronicles some of Ross’ latest inventions in a series of detailed photos and enthusiastic commentary. (pulsetattooblog.blogspot.com)