Veritas MFG Number 8 Shorty Liner Machine

The Veritas MFG Number 8 Shorty Liner is a compact coil machine built for crisp line work, quick response, and dependable daily performance. Built on a classic Waters-style frame and finished in polished chrome, this machine combines traditional tattoo machine design with a streamlined, lightweight setup that delivers the feel and feedback coil machine enthusiasts appreciate.

Equipped with compact 1" coils and oversized 3/8" coil cores, the Number 8 Shorty Liner is designed to produce a fast, controlled hit with smooth operation at lower voltage ranges. The silicon bronze contact screw and brass hardware provide reliable conductivity and help maintain consistent machine performance throughout long tattoo sessions.

Its undercut collet tube vice secures tubes firmly while maintaining the clean profile of the frame. Tuned to run low and smooth, the Number 8 Shorty Liner is ideal for artists looking for a responsive machine capable of clean traditional line work without excessive weight or bulk.

Machine Specifications

• Machine Name: Number 8
• Machine Type: Shorty Liner
• Frame Style: Waters
• Frame Finish: Polished Chrome
• Coil Size: 1"
• Coil Cores: 3/8"
• Capacitor: 50uf 25v
• Contact Screw: Silicon Bronze
• Front Spring: .020
• Rear Spring: .015
• Rear Binding Post: Brass
• Front Binding Post Screw: Brass
• Tube Vice: Undercut Collet
• Weight: 6.11 oz.

Voltage Recommendations

• Tune at 5V Open
• Run at 5.3V – 5.5V Loaded

Recommended Applications

• Fine line work
• Traditional lining
• Medium liner groupings
• Fast, responsive lining
• Everyday coil machine setups

Built for artists who still appreciate the speed, sound, and feel of a properly tuned coil liner

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Smooth and fast liner with lots of range. Great for medium to large needle groupings. Runs on the lower side of the voltage range. Best between 5v and 5.5

All parts are made by hand, manually, on a mill and a lathe. This includes the coil deck/tube vise, spring deck, upright, shelf brace, armature bar, springs, coil cores, front and back binding posts.

All tattoo machine parts are cut, drilled, milled, turned and finished by hand. Handmade by Greg DiGiacinto in Mays Landing New Jersey.

This machines was assembled and tuned with love and care.

This is a handmade coil tattoo machine made for shading and coloring tattoos with tattoo ink and made for professional tattoo artists.

All machines require some time to "break in". I will make a few tattoos with them to ensure that your machine is PERFECT by the time you receive it.