Tattoo machine teardown. (With awkward moment.)

I've always been intrigued by these units, particularly their very retro appearance and technology. So I bought a full kit of machine, PSU and accessories to take to bits.
Even if I've no immediate plans to start recklessly tattooing people, it's still rather an attractive ornament due to its very retro and slightly steampunk appearance.
The listing I bought this kit from is http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391316225101
Be aware that the machine you get will be random from this listing and you will get the slightly dubious power supply (check it for loose solder blobs rattling inside!). If you want a specific style of tattoo machine then you may find other listings on ebay for specific styles.
You can also buy 8" by 6" (200mm x 150mm) sheets of "tattoo practice skin" quite cheaply from China too. Here's an ebay search link. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=tattoo+practice+skin&_sop=15

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