Machine photos? Scroll down, or click the ‘Tattoo Machines’ category on the left and then scroll down. Many of the pictured machines are sold, and a few are not. We work as quickly and steadily as we can to get you new machines. AFTER you read a bit about our machines, if you have any questions please email Ugly Bill at director@specialtechnique.net, or Brian Campbell at briancampbell.mail@gmail.com.

If we cannot verify that you work in a tattoo shop, you will not get a machine from us. No exceptions. If we haven’t met you yet, we’ll probably ask to see your portfolio and/or your shop website. We’d do this anyway, since making and selling our machines is very personal with us. We like being familiar with the work and reputation of our clients.

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The Tracker Lite Rotary is hand milled from aluminum by Brian Campbell. Intended as a liner, this machine features smooth, linear operation and a 3.5mm stroke. It’s set up for RCA connection and is powered by the same motor as in the Workhorse Irons rotary. These machines are very light, agile, and fun to use. This version of the Tracker rotary is $450 with free shipping. Buy the Tracker Lite rotary here.

This Blaxis rotary by Special Technique features a longer-than-usual stroke, almost 5mm, with a medium to hard hit, and the same drive train as in the Workhorse Irons rotary. These machines are super light and agile, with a little give and the authoritative push you expect from a rotary. This machine is $450 with shipping included. Buy it here.

This steampunk-styled rotary tattoo machine by Special Technique features a long 4.5mm stroke, medium-to-hard hit, and the same drive train as in the Workhorse Irons rotary. It’s made from clock parts, plumbing parts, and a little nautical jazz. This machine is SOLD.

SOLD. The Steampunk Axis rotary tattoo machine, revisited by Brian Campbell of Special Technique. Features a long stroke, medium to soft hit, and very smooth operation. It’s a work of art, and a daily driver. This machine is priced at $625. This machine is SOLD.

The Axis Carbon Rotary with brass and copper accents… This machine is an epic piece of handwork by Brian Campbell. 4mm stroke and medium-to-hard hit. Same drive train as in the Workhorse Irons rotary. A piece of art, and a daily driver. It’s quite lightweight, even with the brass tube vise. This machine is SOLD. PROS IN SHOPS ONLY, as always.

Introducing the Traxis rotary tattoo machine by Brian Campbell of Special Technique! The Traxis features extremely smooth and quiet operation, minimal vibration, and an excellent transfer of mechanical advantage in the working parts. Hand milled one at a time by Brian Campbell in the Special Technique lab. The mechanism in the Traxis rotary offers the best advantages of the armature and linear rotaries COMBINED. This mechanism is a Brian Campbell innovation, and uses the same motor as the Workhorse Irons rotary.

The Traxis handmade rotary is $540 plus $10 for shipping. Buy the Traxis Rotary here.

Any questions? Email briancampbell.mail@gmail.com.

The Axis 2012 CARBON Edition rotary by Brian Campbell of Special Technique weighs in at a mere 75 grams! It’s a hand made oneoff, with lots of extra bling in the details. There is a carbon fiber panel pressed into the tube vise, and hand made spacers for washers. Long 4.5mm stroke, medium-to-hard hit, and the same drive train as in the Workhorse Irons rotary. The first Axis Carbon is SOLD but more are on the workbench! email Brian at briancampbell.mail@gmail.com to score one of these babies!

This Traxis Ultralight Rotary tattoo machine is extremely light weight, and features the powerful and versatile Traxis drive train. It has a long 4.5mm stroke and a medium-to-hard hit, and the same motor as in the Workhorse Irons rotary. Set up for RCA connection, it’s a super agile and fun tool for both outlining and shading. This machine is priced at $525.00 with shipping included. Buy the Traxis UL here.

We’re stunned by the awesomeness of this machine too! The Traxis V8 could only have come from the warped gearhead and machinist mind of Brian Campbell. This machine is surprisingly lightweight, despite all the anatomy and complexity. Custom hand milled valve covers and oil pan, and hand bent exhaust pipes. The Traxis V8 features the unique Traxis drive train that is great fun for both lining and shading. Brian is not in a hurry to sell this one, so it’s priced at an exorbitant $1,050. Then again, if you are certain you must own this machine before someone else has the opportunity, you may consider this a fair price. A lot of hours went into this machine, and it will never be duplicated. If this is to be your machine, you can purchase it here.