Together they developed a rotary tattoo machine from 1974 - 1978 and the barbell piercing in 1975.

A similar mechanism has been used in door bells, buzzers and tattoo machines.

Most modern tattoo machines can control needle depth, speed, and force of application, which has allowed tattooing to become a very precise art form.

A pneumatic tattoo machine is powered by an air compressor, and they are extremely lightweight.

The tattoo machine has remained relatively unchanged since its invention in the late 1800s.

Most tattoos today are given using an electric tattoo machine, which uses needles to put ink into the body.

Rose winked at him, stood, and crossed to the tattoo machine in the corner.

The first time someone hit me with a tattoo machine, I winced.

Panchini was using his tattoo machine, doing a heart and initial job on the brawny arm of the local freight agent.

Marshall Brain Answers: The basic idea behind a tattoo machine is simple.