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A tattoo gun is more traditional and based on the design of O’Reilly’s original machine. These machines are generally considered the standard of the tattoo industry, and they’ve been around for a long time.It uses electromagnetic coils, which rotate and move the attached needle up and down. Tattoo guns can repeat this motion between 50 and 3000 times per minute.Tattoo guns are controlled with a foot pedal, much like a sewing machine or pottery wheel. This allows the artist to change the speed of the needle’s motion as they work. Machine speed is based on personal preference or to create different effects on the skin.Tattoo guns are corded, so they will require being connected to the pedal in order to function.While tattoo gun needles are interchangeable, it can be a bit of a hassle. It’s common to use different needles in a single tattoo, so this is something to consider. You’ll also have to be a bit more conscientious about hygiene. Tattoo guns have more individual components that need diligent cleaning between each session.Anyone who’s been to a tattoo studio will recognize the iconic buzzing sound that tattoo guns make, and they can get pretty loud.They’re also quite heavy and generate a lot of vibration, which can be pretty tiring for artists over many hours of tattooing. It’s not unusual for tattoo artists to end up with numb hands after gripping a tattoo gun for an extended period of time.