Workhorse Irons

Adam Ciferri Iron Bulldog Shader

$290.00 USD

We are very pleased to welcome Adam Ciferri back to the Workhorse team! In honor of his return we are releasing the machine Adam is best known for, his Bulldog Shader, a true classic.

Bulldog Shader Specs:
- Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
- Solid hit that easily pushes 5-15 Mag Groupings
- Runs 100-110Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
- CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
- Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Hardware
- Built and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
- Weighs 7.2 Ounces
- MADE IN THE USA

A few words from Adam on his history with this machine:
"In 1996 I started making machines known as "Bulldogs" with Mike Malone, as the previous builder of this classic machine had ceased making them, and there was a void to be filled. The idea for this was mine, and I ran it by Mike. He had asked me to build shaders for him to re-sell, as he was happy building liners and didn't feel much of an affinity for building shaders.

So, we embarked on our plan to start re-making the shader known as "the bulldog" and it was to be a partnership. Our partnership, like so many, had some snags, and in our haste to get the project rolling, we never nailed down some key details of the partnership. Predictably, we both made some serious mistakes, both professionally, and privately, and these mistakes ultimately led to some interesting interpretations and speculations of what my role was in making this machine.

I do not claim to own anything surrounding this machine but my work and my word.
I have made this machine, continually for nearly 20 years, and intend to continue making this machine for as long as this demand dictates.

Thank you, Workhorse Irons, for making this project happen, thank you Mike Malone for the opportunity to have a part in the lineage of this machine, and thank you, Fellow Tattooers, who buy my machines and allow me to do what I love."
Respectfully, Adam C

Adam Ciferri x Mike Giant OLIVE GOLD Diamond Direct Drive Rotary

$420.00 USD

Grouping	Price	Inventory	Quanity
Clipcord	$420.00 USD	Available
RCA	$420.00 USD	Available

The Diamond Direct Drive Rotary is a collaborative project by Adam Ciferri and world renowned artist Mike Giant. These machines are not a re-invention of the wheel, but are well built, well designed direct drives with the feel, power, and dependability you would expect from these two power house artists. True workhorses that will provide years of trouble free tattooing.

Machine Specs:
- CNC Machined Aluminum Body
- Custom Olive Gold Finish
- Antiqued Brass Cam with Heavy Duty Sealed Bearing and Steel Nipple
- Steel Binders and and a cast Iron Wingnut
- Weighing in at a trim 4oz
- Featuring a versatile 3.6mm stroke
- Smooth black n grey or color blends at 4-5 volts
- Solid black and color packing at around 6 volts
- Outlines happen at around 7+ volts

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Workhorse Irons

Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader

$330.00 USD

Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader Specs:
- Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
- Solid hit that easily pushes 5-15 Mag Groupings
- Runs 95-105Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
- Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
- Deluxe Blackened Textured Finish
- Blackened Workhorse Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils
- 8.5 ounce weight
- Built and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
- MADE IN THE USA

A few words from Adam on his history with this machine:
"In 1996 I started making machines known as "Bulldogs" with Mike Malone, as the previous builder of this classic machine had ceased making them, and there was a void to be filled. The idea for this was mine, and I ran it by Mike. He had asked me to build shaders for him to re-sell, as he was happy building liners and didn't feel much of an affinity for building shaders.

So, we embarked on our plan to start re-making the shader known as "the bulldog" and it was to be a partnership. Our partnership, like so many, had some snags, and in our haste to get the project rolling, we never nailed down some key details of the partnership. Predictably, we both made some serious mistakes, both professionally, and privately, and these mistakes ultimately led to some interesting interpretations and speculations of what my role was in making this machine.

I do not claim to own anything surrounding this machine but my work and my word.
I have made this machine, continually for nearly 20 years, and intend to continue making this machine for as long as this demand dictates.

Thank you, Workhorse Irons, for making this project happen, thank you Mike Malone for the opportunity to have a part in the lineage of this machine, and thank you, Fellow Tattooers, who buy my machines and allow me to do what I love."
Respectfully, Adam C

Workhorse Irons

Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Liner V2

$300.00 USD

Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Liner

-Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
Quick Speed with a Medium hit that easily pushes 3's to 9's
Runs 125-130 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
Now a Mid-Size frame with 1.125" 10 Wrap Coils
Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
Standard Workhorse Hardware
Built and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
Weighs 5.7 oz
MADE IN THE USA

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Liner is set up to make solid single pass outlines with ease. Weighing in at a mere 5.7 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C.

Workhorse Irons

Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Shader Hybrid

$300.00 USD

Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Shader Hybrid

Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
Medium/Quick Speed with a Medium/Light hit that easily pushes 5's to 9's, turn up a bit and push 11s no problem
Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
Good for Quick Color Packing or B&G Work / Color Blends
CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
Mid-Size frame with 1.125" 12 Wrap Coils
Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
Standard Workhorse Hardware
Built and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
Weighs 5.7 oz
MADE IN THE USA

Workhorse Irons

Adam Ciferri Pitbull Liner

$300.00 USD

Adam Ciferri Pitbull Liner

Specifications:
- Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
- Heavy hit that easily pushes 5's to 14's
- Runs 125-130z @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
- CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
- Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Hardware
- 1.25" 6 Wrap Coils with Black Heat Shrink
- Built and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
- MADE IN THE USA

A few words from Adam on his history with this machine:
"I think most of you know that I've been making a version of this machine since about 1999, but, I don't know how many of you really know the story of how this machine came to be…

In mid 1999, the first Pitbull outliners were made by chopping down some bulldog shaders. They ran a bit slow and punchy for what I'd call an outliner, but, they definitely did the job. Over the years, there have been a few iterations of this machine, and almost all of them were based on, basically, cutting up a shader and, either making due with the geometry, or adjusting the geometry.

What we have here is the new version I designed for Workhorse Irons. This machine is based on the dedicated geometry that I've wanted for this machine since, just about, day one. It lends itself to a few different liner configurations without needing to apply any hocus-pocus. Small groupings? Sure. Medium groupings? Yes. Big, fat, ig'nunt-ass outlines? Fuck yeah-continually, since 1999! This machine has a great range, but is basically set up to make big fucking outlines, quickly."
Respectfully, Adam C

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