Disposable tubes

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

Morning all,I'm just set the ball rolling on a registered home studio.at min I use stainless steel tubes etc.ive been warned that I need a vacuum autoclave and at the min £2500+ is not possible.so I need your help and advise of disposable tube.ive seen some I like and wondered if any of you use these or an alternative tube.tru tubes are the 1's in question as they have stainless steel tips and they look sound.
Many thanks
Russ

marked 4 life · 24 Jan 2015

The best bet is to buy a few and try them, the tips vary in thickness on plastic disposables, if you ride the tube you may have to ride the needle if doing lettering as the tube can obscure your view slightly, I would be interested in hearing if anyone has used the stainless steel tipped tubes like the Mithra brand, Tatsoul wrath tubes are supposed to be amongst the best so I hear.

I have always liked pin up disposable tubes, particularly the diamond tips.

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

marked 4 life said:
The best bet is to buy a few and try them, the tips vary in thickness on plastic disposables, if you ride the tube you may have to ride the needle if doing lettering as the tube can obscure your view slightly, I would be interested in hearing if anyone has used the stainless steel tipped tubes like the Mithra brand, Tatsoul wrath tubes are supposed to be amongst the best so I hear.

I have always liked pin up disposable tubes, particularly the diamond tips.

I sold by wrath tubes mate,I didn't like them.i prefer stainless but can't afford a new clave.think tru tubes you can get a sample pack so might do that.but I will try a few like black widow or sabre.thanks for your reply mate

jacksdad · 24 Jan 2015

ive found after trying a few disposables that i like these thumb blaster ones,,pretty reasonable too m8
http://www.tatslifetattoosupplies.co.uk/Disposable-Grips.html
and these too m8,,same company
http://www.tatslifetattoosupplies.co.uk/Electric-Ink-Disposable-Tubes.html

Sl1pperyweasel · 24 Jan 2015

I use sabre disposables. They are quality. Almost seem to good to throw away.
Big soft rubber grip & clear tube.

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

John,graham thanks guys they all look good and priced spot on thanks for your replys

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

Sl1pperyweasel said:
I use sabre disposables. They are quality. Almost seem to good to throw away.
Big soft rubber grip & clear tube.

Graham do you use sabre needles with these?

skullianz · 24 Jan 2015

I've always used disposable tubes as I looked into the cost of an autoclave and thought "no F**ing way" the quality of the tubes has improved greatly over the last few years as more and more big name pro tattooist are moving over to them for a multitude of reasons, I was looking at getting some of the tru tubes myself as they are supposed to be some of the best, I'm using sabre tubes and ultra tubes at present both have nice chunky rubber grips and clear tips so easy to see both your needle and ink.

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

Think I'm going to get sample packs of each disposables you all have mentioned and go from there thanks again

toetoe62 · 24 Jan 2015

i'm looking at hire companies for an autoclave, they come to you to test them twice a year, in with the hire price.

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

toetoe62 said:
i'm looking at hire companies for an autoclave, they come to you to test them twice a year, in with the hire price.

Ok mate,I'm going to look into that as well.rather stick sign ss tubes but have to see what's best at end of the day

toetoe62 · 24 Jan 2015

it's probably something to look at for the future, it all depends on how much business you are doing, no point hiring one if you have to pay for it out of your own pocket if you'r not getting the work yet.

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

toetoe62 said:
it's probably something to look at for the future, it all depends on how much business you are doing, no point hiring one if you have to pay for it out of your own pocket if you'r not getting the work yet.

Yeah it would be for the future as only just started getting register forms sent back.no harm in investigating it.just need to cover all angles with my local council

Sl1pperyweasel · 24 Jan 2015

Patch72 said:
Graham do you use sabre needles with these?

I do mate, they are damn good aswell.
Sabre seem a little bit pricier than others but well worth it

toetoe62 · 24 Jan 2015

i used to go for the cheapest i could find but that was for practicing Sabre are top notch no barbs and plenty of shelf life, well worth the extra bit of cash.

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

thanks guys,I'm going to give them ago as want to change needles to

BeeDub · 24 Jan 2015

I use Tru Tubes for my liners and love them - machines seem to run better with the steel tips too, though that could just be psychological!

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

BeeDub said:
I use Tru Tubes for my liners and love them - machines seem to run better with the steel tips too, though that could just be psychological!

Cheers mate,I'm going to get a few samples of all of the 1's mentioned.what tubes do you use for mags?

BeeDub · 24 Jan 2015

These: http://www.barberdts.co.uk/wrath-disposable-standard-flat-tube-0-76.html#.VMP9ze9ybIU

I only use the Tru Tubes steelies for lining.

Ink sponge · 24 Jan 2015

BeeDub said:
These: http://www.barberdts.co.uk/wrath-disposable-standard-flat-tube-0-76.html#.VMP9ze9ybIU

I only use the Tru Tubes steelies for lining.

Do you remortgage your house before you buy them?

Patch72 · 24 Jan 2015

BeeDub said:
These: http://www.barberdts.co.uk/wrath-disposable-standard-flat-tube-0-76.html#.VMP9ze9ybIU

I only use the Tru Tubes steelies for lining.

Cheers mate

skullianz · 29 Jan 2015

http://www.thetattooshop.co.uk/shop/Sabre-Trident-Tubes.html disposable tubes from 99p

Patch72 · 29 Jan 2015

Cheers mate,got that email just now

Disposable tubes

Patch72

marked 4 life

Patch72

jacksdad

Sl1pperyweasel

Get more ink..

Patch72

Patch72

skullianz

Patch72

toetoe62

Patch72

toetoe62

Patch72

Sl1pperyweasel

Get more ink..

toetoe62

Patch72

BeeDub

Patch72

BeeDub

Ink sponge

Patch72

skullianz

Patch72

Free Linework Secrets Guide