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So first thing I am not a scratcher I work at a shop in Marysville, Wa, just had a question I hoped I might get some advice on. I recently switched from a 7rd long taper to a 5rd, I made some adjustments to my machine and voltage to compensate for needle change. The first few pieces I did with my 5rd, the line work came out great, as of lately I have notice a few minor cuts in my line work. My machine angle is the same, I'm getting a good stretch, and my hand speed I feel matches the machine great. my needle depth has not changed as well, I am light handed so I feel there is no issue there. I switched back to a 7rd momentarily to see if maybe it was the fact that I was not used to the 5, and I noticed a few small cuts as well. Does anyone have any advice or something I could try, I've tried several different things, a tighter stretch, lowering my power source etc.... but it has not seemed to change anything......the needles are good as well not barbed or bent ....... 2 of my clients were older, and 2 had fairly dark skin, I felt like that could have been the issue I would just like another opinion...... my shading and color packing has been coming out great, I feel like my black pack is not so great when I use my 9rd loose, but with my mag its very smooth.. just hoping to get some help thanks guys.