Kit includes all parts needed to build a great tattoo machine...but, it does not include the skills to build a great tattoo machine, sorry not sorry :)

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader V2.0

Based on the OG Sand Cast Iron Roundbacks Aaron did years ago, now CNC cut with a few improvements!

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Bead Blast Finish Ready for Paint, Powder, or Plating
• Deluxe Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
  
• 1" 8 Wrap Coils

Specifications:

• Long Stroke with a Medium Hit
  
• Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
  
• Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
  
• Weighs 6.45 oz

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture. We recommend picking one up if you do not have one, it is by far the best way to assemble your armature bar and springs with proper alignment and tightness.

Made in the USA.

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader V2.0

Based on the OG Sand Cast Iron Roundbacks Aaron did years ago, now CNC cut with a few improvements!

Highlights:

• New CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Durable Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
  
• Standard Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
  
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Black Heat Shrink Coils

Specifications:

• Long Stroke with a Medium Hit
  
• Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
  
• Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
  
• Weighs 6.45 oz
  

Made in the USA

Aaron Cain Springs

Each spring set includes fully punched 18 gauge front and rear springs. 

Aaron Cain Liner Spring Set: All Aaron Cain Liners
Aaron Cain Shader Spring Set: All Aaron Cain Shaders
Aaron Cain 5brid Spring Set: Aaron Cain 5brid Liner/Shader

Aaron Cain x Mike Pike Custom Carved Jonesy Liner!

LIMITED RELEASE! ONLY 5 IN EXISTENCE!

Highlights:

• Mike Pike CNC Cut Billet Brass Frame
• Biomech Carved Frame and Parts by Aaron Cain!
• Deluxe Blackened Cain Hardware
• Over Under Rear Binder Setup
• Custom Coin Wingnuts
  
• 1" 8 Wrap $5 Bill Coils

Specifications:

• Quick with a Medium Hit, best for smaller pieces
  
• Running 145-150 Hz @ 6.5V unloaded
• Pushing 3's-9's All Day
• Weighs 8 oz
  

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri Bulldog Shader Kit

Includes everything* needed to build a nice tattoo machine...

Components:

• CNC Cut Sandcast Ductile Iron Bulldog Frame
• Bead Blast Finish, Ready for Paint, Powder, or Plating
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils with 47 Cap
• Long Nipple Armature Bar
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)
• Alignment Tool included

Adam's Machine Setup:

• 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
  
  

*Includes all the tools you need to build the machine except an Armature Bar Fixture. We highly recommend picking one up if you do not have one, it is by far the best way to assemble your armature bar and springs with proper alignment and tightness. You can find one here in our Tool Category 

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 30 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 Cast Iron Bulldog Shader

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 30 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

Highlights:

• Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
• Deluxe Blackened Textured Finish
• Blackened Workhorse Hardware
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils

Specifications:

• 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
• Weighs 8.5 oz

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Compression Machine

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Adjustable to accommodate any style of tattooing, simply adjust the compression spring after the machine is broken in
• Initially comes set up as a shader / power liner, good for Quick Color Packing or B&G Work / Color Blends
• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• Mini frame with 1" Custom Keg Coil
• Classic Black Finish
• Deluxe Plated Hardware
• Weighs in at a mere 6 oz
• MADE IN THE USA

A few words from Adam addressing Frequently Asked Questions:

1) Is this a liner or a shader? Yes. Adjust the gap and the compression spring via the adjustment screw beneath the frame and you’ve got a whole lot of range that will make a whole spectrum of tat wizardry possible.

2) Will it push cartridges? Yes, once it’s broken in a bit, you can get down however you’d like-I certainly won’t judge you.

3) How long does it take to break in? 1-2 hours of tattooing should do it. How much does it weigh? 5.8 ounces.

4) What types of needle groupings will this thing push? 5 needle outlines and up, 7 mags and up.

Adam Ciferri Limited Cast Iron Bulldog Shader 

Special Edition Palleon Panther x Gold

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

Highlights:

• Custom Palleon Panther Powder Coat Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
  
• Custom Textured Finish
  
• Gold Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Custom Pink 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils

Specifications:

• 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
•  8.5 ounce weight

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri Pitbull Liner

Limited Edition Bronze x Black

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

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
  
• Rubbed Bronze Plated Finish
  
• Blackened Deluxe Hardware 
  
• 1.125" 8 Wrap Custom Black Coils

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
  
• Heavy hit that easily pushes 5's to 11's
  
• Runs 130-140 hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6.4 oz

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri Pitbull Liner Kit

Includes everything needed to build a nice tattoo machine...

Components:

• CNC Cut Iron Pitbull Frame
  
• Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish on Frame
  
• Workhorse Blackened Hardware and Antiqued Coin Thumbscrew
  
• Armature Bar
• Steel binding posts and Chris Smith copper contact screw 
  
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
  
• 1.125" 8 Wrap Un-Soldered Workhorse Coils Plus Capacitor Kit
  
• Insulator Package (coil covering, lug covers, capacitor cover, wire housing, connection covering)
  
• All Screws you'll need, and some extras. 
  
• Wrenches 
  
• Washer Package including all washers needed... (steel, fiber, and shims)

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri Springs

Each spring set includes fully punched 18 gauge front and rear springs. 

Adam Ciferri Liner Spring Set: Pitbull Liner, Ghost Dog Liner
Adam Ciferri Shader Spring Set: Bulldog Shader, Ghost Dog Shader

Ghost Dog Revival Spring - For the Dan Kubin X Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Revival

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Tetris Liner Frame 
• Custom Gold Green Textured Powder Coat Finish
• Matching Steel Swing Gate Vise
• 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
  
• Deluxe Polished Nickel Plated Binders, A-bar, and Thumbscrew

Specifications:

• Medium speed with enough power to push 3's to 14's no problem
• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Runs about 130 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded, crank up to 7-8 Volts for large groupings
  
• 6.5 oz weight
  

Made in the USA

Limited Nickel x Nickel

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Tetris Liner Frame with Nickel Plated Finish 
• 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
  
• Deluxe Polished Nickel Plated Binders, A-bar, and Thumbscrew

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's... also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
• Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6.5 oz
  

Made in the USA

Limited Nickel x Nickel

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Tetris Liner Frame with Nickel Plated Finish 
• Custom Gold Green Textured Powder Coat Finish
• Matching Steel Swing Gate Vise
• 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
  
• Deluxe Polished Nickel Plated Binders, A-bar, and Thumbscrew

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's... also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
• Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6.5 oz
  

Made in the USA