Veritas MFG Number 8 Standard Shader Machine

The Veritas MFG Number 8 Standard Shader is a traditionally built coil machine designed for smooth shading, consistent color packing, and dependable daily performance. Built on a classic Waters-style frame and finished in polished chrome, the Number 8 combines timeless tattoo machine design with reliable modern tuning for artists who prefer the feel and response of a traditional coil setup.

Featuring oversized 1.25" coils paired with 3/8" coil cores, this machine delivers strong magnetic pull and a smooth, controlled hit ideal for black and grey work, traditional shading, and steady saturation. The silicon bronze contact screw and brass hardware provide dependable conductivity and help maintain consistent performance throughout long tattoo sessions.

Its undercut collet tube vice securely holds tubes in place while preserving the clean lines of the frame. Tuned to run low and smooth, the Number 8 Shader offers excellent control and versatility for artists who appreciate a balanced, well-tuned coil machine.

Machine Specifications

• Machine Name: Number 8
• Machine Type: Standard Shader
• Frame Style: Waters
• Frame Finish: Polished Chrome
• Coil Size: 1.25"
• 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: 6.42 oz.

Voltage Recommendations

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

Recommended Applications

• Black and grey shading
• Traditional shading
• Color packing
• Medium to large needle groupings
• Smooth saturation work

Built for artists who still value the sound, feel, and performance of a properly tuned coil machine.

Smooth and slappy shader with lots of range. Great for Whippin' black and packin' color. turn it up or turn it down. Runs on the lower side of the voltage range. Best between  5v and 5.5v

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.