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
- 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 v3 Mini Ghost Dog Liner

$300.00 USD

New Version 3 Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Liner!

Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
Medium speed with enough hit to push 3's to 14's no problem
Runs 125-130 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded, crank up to 9-10 Volts for large groupings
CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
Now a Mini-Size frame with 1" 16 Wrap Keg Coils
Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
Standard Workhorse Blackened Hardware
Weighs 6 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 6 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 v3 Ghost Dog Shader Hybrid

$300.00 USD

New Version 3 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 115-120 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
Mini-Size frame with 1" 16 Wrap Coils
Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
Standard Workhorse Blackened Hardware
Weighs 6 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 11's
- Runs 125-130z @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
- CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
- Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Blackened Hardware
- 1.125" 8 Wrap Coils with Black Heat Shrink
- Weighing in at 6.4 ounces
- 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

Workhorse Irons

Adam Ciferri Pilot Liner

$280.00 USD

Pilot Liners are now built by Adam Ciferri as part of SOBA's partial machine retirement! Same quality, care, and performance the Pilot has always possessed, just built by another one of our highly qualified builders.

- Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
- Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Hardware
- 6 Wrap 1.125" Production Coils
- Long Frame Machine Allowing a Liners Point Gap, with a Long Stroke
- An All Around Outlining Tool....perfect for those long days of knocking out flash tattoos with speed and precision.
- Running 135-140 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
- Pushes 3s to 11s Easy
- Weighing in at 7.5 oz
- MADE IN THE USA

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