One of the things that makes prisoners incredibly ingenious is their ability to improvise things that are banned in prison. A British prisoner recently dismantled a PlayStation2 and used its parts to assemble a homemade tattoo gun. That’s not the only thing that prisoners can use to create their own tattoo guns. They can also get dangerous items like guns and explosives. Read on to find out how this man made a tattoo gun in prison.
Frame
The tattoo gun frame is the basic structure of a tattoo machine. It is what allows the needle to be passed through the skin. A toothbrush handle is often used for the frame, but other materials can also be used. It should have the same girth and length. It is also crucial to have an ink tube for the tattoo gun.
A prison tattoo machine may have a very different look from a standard tattoo machine. It may have an encrypted meaning or a more traditional look, but it will have its own unique aesthetic. Some people on the outside attempt to copy the style and aesthetic of a prison tattoo.
Motor
Inmates often have access to personal electronics, including beard trimmers and tattoo guns. The motors for these devices can be easily obtained from the prison commissary, and they can be easily sharpened with a few uses. Motors for typewriters and small fans are also widely available in prisons. To power the tattoo gun, the motors must be small enough to fit into the tattoo gun’s barrel.
Another way to make a tattoo gun in prison is by taking the ink tube out of a pen. Then, you’ll need a barrel that is slightly longer than the needle, which you can find at the prison store. Finally, you’ll need a mount for the barrel. Zip-ties and rubber bands are both good options for attaching the barrel.
Prisoners have always been known for their ingenuity and ability to make the most out of what they can get their hands on. This was the case with a British prisoner who disassembled a PlayStation2 to create a homemade tattoo gun.
Reciprocating needle
A reciprocating needle tattoo gun can be made in prison using common household items. You will need a motor, mount, a pen barrel, ink, and a needle. Then, assemble all of the parts into a working tattoo gun. You will also need a battery pack to run the gun.
A reciprocating needle tattoo gun can be made using a thin spring that can be found in many retractable “click” pens. If you cannot find a spring like this, you can make one by cutting a guitar ‘G’ metal string. These are more difficult to find but are available in prisons with music programs. You will need to sharpen the needle before using it.
Another part of a reciprocating needle tattoo gun is an ink tube. The needle’s passageway must be sterile. You can use a ballpoint or drawing pen as a replacement.
Resistor
A tattoo gun is a high-powered electric tattoo machine that requires several parts to operate. Those parts include a motor, a mount, a pen barrel, ink, and a needle. These parts can be bought or sourced from various sources in a prison. The next step is to assemble the different parts into a functional machine.
A prison tattoo gun needs ink, needles, a power source, and a robust design. Most prison tattoos are black and the ink used in them is made from soot, also known as lamp black. This soot comes from cooking oil or toilet paper and is heated under a smooth metal surface to produce a permanent black ink.
