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BIO: Having been a tattooist in a shop since late 1989. My machine building days started back around 1997. I have had the privilege of working with, and meeting many great artists over the years. This along with several years as a jeweler has aided me greatly in producing the machines I make today. While I mainly produce custom handmade tattoo machines, I also manufacture a cast model as well. My cast model is hand finished and assembled with handmade parts. You will find that most of the machines I produce are traditionally styled with a vintage appearance, while maintaining emphasis on daily use. From start to finish I personally hand make every machine I sell. Always keeping ethics and quality as my main objective. Cutting, grinding, sanding, filing, machining, and welding is completely done by myself. Due to that fact there is short waiting period. I take a more dated approach to creating my machines in the traditional sense, that involves using hand tools rather than state of the art equipment. Thus, making each machine a true handmade one of a kind original. I hand wind all my own coils using either triple coated magnetic wire, or cotton covered copper wire, mainly on my handmade machines. I hand cut all the springs, and hand turn all binding posts as well as contact screws. All machines are tuned and broken in prior to shipping. As mentioned I hand fabricate my own frames as well as work from classic styles to customer blueprints. Many of my classic machines are based on the works of Paul Rogers, Percy Waters, Owen Jensen, Johnny Walker, and “Cap” Coleman, as well as many others. Custom machines listed are designed by me. Exclusively sold to professionals only. I personally like to speak with the artist I am building for to ensure I set the machine up to their preference, as well as answer any questions they may have prior to ordering. When I am not building machines I can be found at my tattoo shop FINE LINE TATTOOS .

WARRANTY: I warranty my craftsmanship of my frames for life, unless altered after purchase.

COST: The prices vary on my custom handmade machines, but start at $400.00 for a plain finish. Cast models are $325.00 . The price for engraving varies depending on the amount of detail desired. As does the cost for inlay work, older coins, and certain coil covers. The price for rebuilding machines is based on what is exactly needed. So please feel free to e-mail me for a quote, or about any questions you may have.

PAYMENT: Payment can be made via credit card, money order, cashiers check, personal, or business check.( Personal or business check is accepted as prepayment only. Check must clear prior to shipping.) COD orders are accepted within the United States only. All international orders must be prepaid. Machines paid for on a credit card will be charged to Fine Line Tattoos or Fantasia Art Supply. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CREDIT CARD INFORMATION VIA E-MAIL! Credit card information needs to be called, faxed, or mailed in. Once received I will then contact you with a total.

SALES TO PROFESSIONALS ONLY: ( Professionals are defined as one working out of a licensed studio having a commercial address and being in good standing with the tattoo community. I do not do business with those working out of their house or any other unlicensed establishment.)

HOW TO ORDER: To order call 214-256-3172 or you may submit your order online by clicking HERE .

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: International Customers may call + 01-(214)-256-3172 or fax at + 01-(972)-240-8193. You may also write me at the address below, or order online. Do not send any money. International Orders must be packaged and weighed in order to calculate individual shipping costs. I will need a complete mailing address prior to giving a total to calculate shipping fees. I will then e-mail, or fax with an invoice stating total charges. International orders may be paid via Credit Card, Cashiers check, or Money Order in U.S. Funds. We offer UPS, Fed EX, DHL, and U.S. Postal, as our International Parcel Carriers. All Credit card charges will show up on billing as Fine Line Body Art. Again please include a complete mailing address, postal code, phone number and fax number and e-mail address upon contacting me.

SHIPPING TIME : The turn around time for a custom machine before it maybe shipped is typically around 7 to 14 days. Cast models are shipped within 1 to 5 days. All orders shipped within the continental United States are shipped U.S. Postal. All Alaska and Hawaii orders are also shipped U.S. Postal.

GENERAL INFORMATION: All machines are shipped Via U.S. Postal unless specified. If an order is refused for any reason. The Customer is responsible for all lost shipping and COD fees should your order be returned. These incurred fees must be prepaid before we will process another order. Also we will then require pre-payment on any orders. Please report any damages, problems, or shortages within 24 hours of receipt. Have your invoice and U.S. Postal label numbers available for all damaged parcel processing. We are not responsible for lost uninsured shipments.

Texas Custom Irons c/o Todd Hlavaty

5510 Broadway Blvd.

Garland TX 75043

USA

" With all the other choices available to you today .
Thanks for considering having me build your next handmade tattoo machine."