I got a new tattoo machine. Why wont they power up unless the contact is touching the armature bar?

Question

I got a new tattoo machine. Why wont they power up unless the contact is touching the armature bar?

Answer 1

gap between your contact and front spring may be too big. I sent you an email/responded to your other post.

email me if you have any other questions.

www.elementtattoosupply.com

Answer 2

dude you should of done a little reseach before you bought them if you dont understand a tattoo machine then you should not be attempting to use one unless on fruit or pig skin.....try ink trails forum great help for skin skratchers..