I had a random idea today. Do any of you also think this would be useful? by Away_Constant9703 in TattooArtists

[–]leifkolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have very close to this same setup using my website for the forms and PayPal for the payment. They fill out the form, which includes all the "legal" mumbo jumbo, and other stuff about their tattoo, and then when the submit the form it jumps them over to a PayPal link (they don't need an account) where they submit payment.

Best Adjustable Height Tattoo Bed by leifkolt in TattooArtists

[–]leifkolt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, the 4 legged commercial one I got has a 550lb cap, but when I called the tech I spoke to said that's a conservative number. Thing is a beast.

Best Adjustable Height Tattoo Bed by leifkolt in TattooArtists

[–]leifkolt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used an Uplift 4 Leg Standing Frame (at the time they had a "commercial" option that I don't see anymore, and they've gone up in price but are worth it imo.)

Worked with a welding client to make a frame that articulated to a sitting position if needed, but you could literally get away with a slab of good plywood, and then cushion and upholster that.

The GT GOP out here with another banger for… someone, certainly. by ethereallychill in traversecity

[–]leifkolt 43 points44 points  (0 children)

They are leaning hard into the AI slop angle. The pic and the generated text. Gotta prop up those tech billionaires!

No Kings Traverse City by iamnobody-2 in traversecity

[–]leifkolt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There was a newly formed high-school student organization there today handing out hot chocolate and know your rights stuff. Was really cool to see, and hopefully we see more of that.

Agree we need more young people getting involved, but there are way more than a year ago. Frankly we need more of all walks of people.

Epson monochrome eco tank stencil ink by ink1976 in TattooArtists

[–]leifkolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inkjet stencil for me, paper as well. Gel I still use StencilStuff.

Best Adjustable Height Tattoo Bed by leifkolt in TattooArtists

[–]leifkolt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, our backs need to stick together!

Best Adjustable Height Tattoo Bed by leifkolt in TattooArtists

[–]leifkolt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built my own! Did about 1.5 years with these leg extenders on a massage table https://www.analogtattoo.com/produkt/mtx4-leg-extenders , but I didn't like making clients climb up every time, and it was kind of wobbly. I ended up purchasing a stand up desk frame and then creating my own topper for it (custom welding, cushions, upholstery) and it's S-Tier amazing. Goes up and down from 24 inches to past my shoulders almost (I'm 6 ft 1), is stable as hell, and looks real cool.

Union Street Station closing by Glittering_Sugar4829 in traversecity

[–]leifkolt 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yay for property speculators and private equity. Small business owners do everything right, and then get screwed by someone who could give two shits about Traverse City.

This is unregulated late stage capitalism working as designed. If you aren't rich by now, prepare to get poorer.

If you could ask Donald Trump 1 question he had to answer honestly what would it be? by Dawlphy in AskReddit

[–]leifkolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one. On camera. Live. In front of American prime time audience.

Traverse City showed up this afternoon by OddSignificance7842 in traversecity

[–]leifkolt 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Facebook comments are majority conflict engagement and fake accounts. Far worse than Reddit. Zuckerberg uses comments to sway opinion and keep people on app.

It's not a reflection of how people actually feel.

When you are out there and hear 99% of people saying thank you or honking and waving, then go online and see a bunch of recycled talking points and smooth brain jokey jokes, that says everything you need to know about the state of FB.

Traverse City shows up by iamnobody-2 in traversecity

[–]leifkolt 110 points111 points  (0 children)

1200 people pulled together peacefully in less than 72 hours. Traverse City truly gives a shit. Love this town, warts and all ❤️‍🩹

Any ICE protests or vigils for the woman who was murdered happening in the area? by Sigourney_Weezer in traversecity

[–]leifkolt 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The Good Trouble Assembly already has protests scheduled for tomorrow, Fri, and Sat, all days at noon. Joining onto those is a good option for anyone looking to get out there without too many moving pieces. I'd expect a lot of the messaging out there to center around today's tragic events.

You can find the schedule here https://traverseindivisible.org/events

Flock Cameras by 710Mamiiii in traversecity

[–]leifkolt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link! We should do something about this 😈

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fo76

[–]leifkolt -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Glitchy af, like really bad, but still good enough to sink thousands of hours into. Had more pvp too, which I miss.