All of the components that make up your tattoo equipment affect your work, but the tubes and grips you choose can make a big difference in how comfortable you are while working. Three-piece tubes have become the standard for the industry. They are made of solid stainless steel and no solder was used in their manufacture. Many tattoo artists prefer the size and weight of larger diameter grips for some types of tattooing and smaller diameter grips for other types of tattooing. Having a variety of tube tip and grip sizes and styles will ensure that you can always set up the tube tip and grip combination that you’re most comfortable with. Three-piece tubes must be completely disassembled and each piece should be cleaned separately prior to sterilizing.
