Workhorse Model 6 Shader

Formerly built by Marv Lerning, this is an updated and modernized version of Marv's 6 Shader inspired by the Waters Model 6 Frame. Now with updated geometry for more power and efficiency, plus swing gate vise added to guarantee ease of use with any and all tubes. 

We are stoked to release this new Workhorse Model built in house by our highly trained and knowledgeable machine techs. Bringing us back to our roots with an affordable base model machine made with shared parts and technology to reduce costs. We offer lots of limited and custom high-end machines these days and wanted to release a new base model option at base model pricing.

Specs:

• Full Size Frame milled in house from a solid block of Ductile Iron
• Kawasaki Green Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Workhorse Hardware with Black Oxide Finish
• Swing Gate Steel Vise
• Custom 8 Wrap 1.25" Coils
  
• High End Specialty Steel Springs
• Solid Copper Contact with Allen Key Insert
• Reverse Rear Binder Setup with frame ground on coil deck
• Long Stroke with a solid hit great for 5s to 15s
  
• Medium Speed, running around 105-110 unloaded @ 6.5 Volts
• 6.5 Ounce Weight
• Made in the USA

Workhorse Model 6 Shader

Formerly built by Marv Lerning, this is an updated and modernized version of Marv's 6 Shader inspired by the Waters Model 6 Frame. Now with updated geometry for more power and efficiency, plus swing gate vise added to guarantee ease of use with any and all tubes. 

We are stoked to release this new Workhorse Model built in house by our highly trained and knowledgeable machine techs. Bringing us back to our roots with an affordable base model machine made with shared parts and technology to reduce costs. We offer lots of limited and custom high-end machines these days and wanted to release a new base model option at base model pricing.

Specs:

• Full Size Frame milled in house from a solid block of Ductile Iron
• Plateau Green x Pink Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Workhorse Hardware with Black Oxide Finish
• Swing Gate Steel Vise
• Custom 8 Wrap 1.25" Coils
  
• High End Specialty Steel Springs
• Solid Copper Contact with Allen Key Insert
• Reverse Rear Binder Setup with frame ground on coil deck
• Long Stroke with a solid hit great for 5s to 15s
  
• Medium Speed, running around 105-110 unloaded @ 6.5 Volts
• 6.5 Ounce Weight
• Made in the USA

Workhorse Model 6 Shader -WILD STYLE

Formerly built by Marv Lerning, this is an updated and modernized version of Marv's 6 Liner inspired by the Waters Model 6 Frame. Now with updated geometry for more power and efficiency, plus swing gate vise added to guarantee ease of use with any and all tubes. 

We are stoked to release this new Workhorse Model built in house by our highly trained and knowledgeable machine techs. Bringing us back to our roots with an affordable base model machine made with shared parts and technology to reduce costs. We offer lots of limited and custom high-end machines these days and wanted to release a new base model option at base model pricing.

Specs:

• HD Blue x Purple Powder Coat Faded Iron Frame 
• Deluxe 24K Gold Plated Hardware
• Matching 24k Gold Plated Swing Gate Steel Vise
• Custom 6 Wrap 1.25" Coils
• High End Specialty Steel Springs
• Gold Plated Silver Contact Screw w/ Matching Dice 
• Reverse Rear Binder Setup with frame ground on coil deck
• Long Stroke with a solid hit great for 5s to 15s
• Medium Speed, running around 105-110 unloaded @ 6.5 Volts
• 6.5 Ounce Weight
• Made in the USA

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 :)

Components:

• CNC Cut Iron V2.2 Weiner Dog Liner Frame
  
• Light Pink HD Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
  
• Swing-Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Tight on Any Tube
  
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOLDERED Coils
• Long Nipple Liner Armature Bar + O-Ring Spacers 
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches (you will need a flat head screwdriver though)
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Typical Liner Specs:

• Medium Speed with a Hard Hit To push Larger Groupings
  
• Running 130-135 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  
• Pushing Loose 5's to 14's Easy
  
• Weighs 5.95 oz

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture and Alignment Tool. 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.

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 :)

Components:

• CNC Cut Iron V2.2 Weiner Dog Shader Frame
  
• Light Pink HD Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
  
• Swing-Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Tight on Any Tube
  
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOLDERED Coils
• Long Nipple Liner Armature Bar + O-Ring Spacers 
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches (you will need a flat head screwdriver though)
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Typical Shader Specs:

• Medium Speed with a Hard Hit 
  
• Great For Color Packing and Whip Shading
  
• Running 100-105 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  
• Pushing 5's-15's All Day
  
• Weighs 5.95 oz

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture and Alignment Tool. 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.

Workhorse Needle and Tube Sample Pack

New Workhorse Needle and Tube Sample Packs! For the few of you out there that have not tried our Tubes and Needles, here is your chance to sample them without committing to a full box.

Each sample pack comes 6 needles, plus the corresponding Tubes. Available as either a Small/Medium Liner Grouping sample pack or Medium/Large Shader Grouping sample pack.

Workhorse Needles

We are proud to release these new, high quality textured Workhorse needles. We have been working towards this for quite some time now and we are very happy with the quality of these needles; we are certain these new needles vastly outperform any pre-made we have offered in the past.

Better consistency, better configuration, and more quality checks in production, ensuring a much higher quality needle guaranteed to work well for every tattoo. Plus, unlike most needles available, ours are made with lead free solder in proper working environments.

• High Quality #12 Needles on all Traditional
• Loose groupings / #10 Bugpin on all groupings listed as Tight

Workhorse Disposable Tubes

We have been producing our High Quality Workhorse Disposable Tubes for about 7 years now and work closely with the plastic molding company to ensure consistency and overall product quality. Basic tubes that are the right size with proper plastic that doesn't snap or vibrate too much.

• Custom Design with Ergonomic Feel
• 1.125" Olive Green Soft Grip
• High Density Rubber overlaying Silicone that is molded onto the tube, no slipping/spinning
• Clear Tubes and Tips to easily view ink and needles
• Available as Rounds, Diamonds, or Mags - Box of 20 Disposable Tubes
• Individually packaged in blister packs and sterilized by Ethylene Oxide Gas

These Tubes are as solid as they come...they are highly durable, feel great in the hand, and fit tubes better than any other disposables on the market.

As with all of our products that we offer, these needles are designed by tattoo artists for tattoo artists.... they are not the typical overproduced chinese shit needles the other suppliers carry.

Better tools make better tattoos.

Workhorse Needle Bar Grommets (100)

New Swing Gate Replacement Tube Vise!

• CNC Milled Low Carbon Steel
  
• Spring Loaded Swing Gate Vise designed by Seth Ciferri
  
• Slotted Coil Holes for Adjust-ability to Fit Most Any Frame
  
• Durable Black Zinc Finish
  
• Comes with Swing Arm, Thumbscrew, Various Length Torx Coil Screws to Account for Base Thickness, plus Extra Swing Arm Springs

Workhorse Synthetic Oil

High Quality Synthetic Oil for use with rotary machines as well as high friction areas on coil machines. Also works well as a general oil on frames and parts. Comes standard in our Precise Pen Tip Applicator.

Workhorse Thumbscrews

Here they are, all of our available thumbscrews that our builders typically use on Workhorse machines and customs.

Black Thumbscrews are laser cut steel welded on 8-32 blackened precision screws and each include two black steel washers.

Workhorse Coin Thumbscrews are made from custom stamped brass Workhorse coins welded on 8-32 blackened precision screws and each include two black steel washers. 

Key Thumbscrews are made from old brass keys that we cut and then weld on 8-32 blackened precision screws and include two black steel washers. *May vary from picture, each key is different, no two thumbscrews are the same.

Workhorse Tube Cleaning Brushes!

Clean tubes prior to sterilization with ease! New high quality heavy-duty stainless-steel brushes, available in three sizes to meet all your scrubbing needs!

• Small: 0.10" Diameter, 4" Overall Length
  
• Medium: 0.25" Diameter, 10" Overall Length
  
• Large: 0.40" Diameter, 6" Overall Length

New Workhorse x Death Cloak Snapback Hats!

Custom Death Cloak artwork embroidered with care on high quality heavy weight black snapback hats. Workhorse x Death Cloak front panel horse head, Workhorse side text, WHI rear tag, plus inner printed banding and tag.

Handcrafted sweatshop free / ethical hats made from premium ring spun cotton to achieve a smooth and durable surface to withstand everyday wear and tear.

Workhorse x Good Judy Double Lock Ergo Grip

*For use with Workhorse Eco Gripless Tubes or any other Gripless Tube Setup

Developed for use with the Workhorse x Good Judy ECO Gripless Tube system, this reusable 1" stainless steel grip combines traditional tube feel with a simple, lightweight, and dependable locking design.

Machined from stainless steel and built for years of daily use, these grips provide a clean, stable platform for artists looking to reduce waste without sacrificing performance.

Compatible with Workhorse x Good Judy ECO Gripless Tubes as well as virtually all major gripless tube systems.

Highlights:

• True 1" Grip Diameter
• Stainless Steel Construction
•  Dual-Locking Mechanism Secures Tube at Both Ends
• Secure Tube Retention with Easy Adjustment
• Lightweight and Durable
• Compatible with All Major Gripless Tube Systems
• Compatible with Workhorse x Good Judy ECO Gripless Tubes
• Reusable and Autoclavable
• Suitable for Cold Sterilization Methods
• Built for Years of Daily Use

Pair with a machine bag or barrier film and your preferred grip wrap for a clean, comfortable, and environmentally responsible setup.

Built to last. Built to work.

Workhorse x Good Judy ECO Gripless Tubes

Traditional tube performance with a more environmentally conscious approach.

Developed in collaboration with Good Judy, these ECO Gripless Tubes are manufactured from compostable PLA, PBS, and mineral-based bioplastic and designed for use with reusable locking tattoo grips.

By separating the tube from the grip, artists can dramatically reduce waste while maintaining the feel, control, and precision of traditional tube and needle-on-bar tattooing. The system provides a familiar setup with the convenience of quick tube changes and reduced material waste.

Highlights

• Compostable PLA, PBS, and mineral-based bioplastic construction

• Designed for use with locking tattoo grips

• 20 Tubes Per Box

• Lightweight and precise

• Excellent needle stability and visibility

• Compatible with standard needle-on-bar setups

• Compatible with all major gripless tube locking grip systems

• Creates a completely traditional plastic-free tube and grip system when paired with reusable metal grips

• Made in collaboration with Good Judy

Available Configurations

Available in standard configurations for:

• Rounds

• Angled Rounds

• Diamonds

• Open Mags

• Closed Mags

Usage Information

For use with reusable locking grips.

Most artists will use a machine bag, pen cover, or barrier film over the grip, then apply grip wrap or cohesive bandage for comfort and control.

After use, reusable grips can be autoclaved, cold sterilized, or disinfected according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Tubes should be disposed of according to local regulations for tattoo waste. Industrial composting may be available in some municipalities, though acceptance of biohazard-related waste varies by location.

Why This System?

Developed with performance as the priority, these tubes were created to provide the stability, visibility, and control artists expect from traditional disposable tubes while reducing material waste.

When paired with reusable metal grips, the system eliminates traditional disposable plastic tube and grip waste while preserving the workflow many artists prefer.

Compostability / Biodegradability

Tubes

• CMA CG124 covered-in-vessel tested for decomposition in under 45 days

Packaging

• TÜV OK Compost Home Certified (TA8022105659)

• SGS PFAS (PFOA) Tested (TAOHG2000381701)

• Plastic-free

• Unbleached

• Compostable and recyclable

Packaging

The tubes are only part of the equation.

The packaging for these tubes is completely plastic-free, unbleached, PFAS-free, compostable, and recyclable, reflecting our shared commitment to reducing waste without compromising quality or performance.

Traditional tattooing. Modern eco-conscious thinking.

Please Note: Tubes are designed for use with locking grips. Grips sold separately.

Workhorse x Good Judy ECO Gripless Tubes

Traditional tube performance with a more environmentally conscious approach.

Developed in collaboration with Good Judy, these ECO Gripless Tubes are manufactured from compostable PLA, PBS, and mineral-based bioplastic and designed for use with reusable locking tattoo grips.

By separating the tube from the grip, artists can dramatically reduce waste while maintaining the feel, control, and precision of traditional tube and needle-on-bar tattooing. The system provides a familiar setup with the convenience of quick tube changes and reduced material waste.

Highlights

• Compostable PLA, PBS, and mineral-based bioplastic construction

• Designed for use with locking tattoo grips

• 20 Tubes Per Box

• Lightweight and precise

• Excellent needle stability and visibility

• Compatible with standard needle-on-bar setups

• Compatible with all major gripless tube locking grip systems

• Creates a completely traditional plastic-free tube and grip system when paired with reusable metal grips

• Made in collaboration with Good Judy

Available Configurations

Available in standard configurations for:

• Rounds

• Angled Rounds

• Diamonds

• Open Mags

• Closed Mags

Usage Information

For use with reusable locking grips.

Most artists will use a machine bag, pen cover, or barrier film over the grip, then apply grip wrap or cohesive bandage for comfort and control.

After use, reusable grips can be autoclaved, cold sterilized, or disinfected according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Tubes should be disposed of according to local regulations for tattoo waste. Industrial composting may be available in some municipalities, though acceptance of biohazard-related waste varies by location.

Why This System?

Developed with performance as the priority, these tubes were created to provide the stability, visibility, and control artists expect from traditional disposable tubes while reducing material waste.

When paired with reusable metal grips, the system eliminates traditional disposable plastic tube and grip waste while preserving the workflow many artists prefer.

Compostability / Biodegradability

Tubes

• CMA CG124 covered-in-vessel tested for decomposition in under 45 days

Packaging

• TÜV OK Compost Home Certified (TA8022105659)

• SGS PFAS (PFOA) Tested (TAOHG2000381701)

• Plastic-free

• Unbleached

• Compostable and recyclable

Packaging

The tubes are only part of the equation.

The packaging for these tubes is completely plastic-free, unbleached, PFAS-free, compostable, and recyclable, reflecting our shared commitment to reducing waste without compromising quality or performance.

Traditional tattooing. Modern eco-conscious thinking.

Please Note: Tubes are designed for use with locking grips. Grips sold separately.