Adam Ciferri Pitbull Liner

*New V3 Pitbull Liner! New vise and new color, nothing else to update, these machines are great! Long stoke, medium speed with a heavy hit to push anything easily. Now with swing gate vise guaranteed to lock down tight on any and every tube.  

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 do 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 Milled Iron Frame with Swing Gate Vise
  
• Custom HD Black Finish
  
• Workhorse Blackened Hardware
  
• 1.125" 8 Wrap Coils with Black Heat Shrink 

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
• Weighs 6.4 oz
  
  

Made in the USA

*Spring Sale $50 off Limited Time Only*

Dan Kubin V3R Sidewinder 

"Now with an updated weighted impact screw! I found that it helps with the stability of the hit, and improved overall performance. Also, please note the rubber band position is another simple tuning element. For lower volt operations, or harder hit, position the band pointing slightly up. This will reduce return spring tension thus making it operate better at slower speeds and decreasing the amount of give. Bonus is less strain on the rubber band.

Previous updates to the V3R include adding the coveted DK thumbscrew, moving the impact screw (the most crucial and misunderstood tuning element) to the front end of the armature bar and added a hardened steel impact pin so the machine will be easier to reset, and will hold its tune much longer. I also used a few tricks from the V7 to reduce spitting and make it hit a bit more rigid on the low end and added the backer springs as well to prevent spring breakage.

These updates are in addition to the 2019 updated version which still has the same dependable and proven geometry as the original v3, but now revisited and remastered with subtle differences to improve overall performance. This is the most user friendly Sidewinder yet. The differences, others than aesthetics, is the numbered stroke wheel, an impact screw timing mark on the cam and frame (like the v5-6). Additionally, I did a new spring loaded vice lock setup that effortlessly clamps down your tube. The stroke wheel is indexed in 10 positions, and numbered accordingly." 

Thanks for looking - Dan.

Machine Specs:

• Frosted Rose Plated Brass Frames
  
• 24k Gold Plated Parts
• 24k Gold Plated Motor Cover
  
• DK Thumbscrew, new Armature Bar, and updated Stroke Wheel for improved performance
  
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same as the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite of the long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock that easily tightens on nearly any tube
• Great for all varieties of Line Work or as a Fast Shader/Packer
  
• Timing mark on the cam and frame for setting the impact screw. (Just like the V5 and V6)

• Numbered stroke dial so you can easily play with the stroke without fear of losing that sweet spot.  You can’t make it too long or too short

Machine Setup:

• Standard Needle on Bar: wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. It is recommended that you use Thick Rubber Bands and Dan's Perfect Nipples.
  
• Cartridges: wrap a rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension. Thick or standard rubber bands both work, it will just depend on the tension of the cartridge membrane or band to determine with rubber band provides the proper counter resistance.
  

For more info please watch the V3R Setup and Tuning Video:

Cory Rogers Rex Liner

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Antiqued Workhorse Hardware
  
• 8 Wrap Phenolic 1" Coils

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
  
• Great Liner for Traditional Work
  
• 125-135 Hz. @ 6 V unloaded
• Pushes 5s to 11s No Problem
• Weighs 7.3 oz
  

Made in the USA

Workhorse A1 Slideback Tattoo Machine Frame

Components:

• CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Designed by Mike Pike, modeled off a classic A1 Tattoo Machine
  
• Raw Finish ready for paint, powder coat, plating or oxide
  
• Geometry for 1.25" Coil Liner or Shader
  
• Swing Gate Vise with extra screws to work with 1.25" coils or with a yoke and 1" coils
  
• Weighs 2.8 oz

*Frame and Swing Gate Vise parts only, no other parts or tools included.

Made in the USA

Model 6 Shader Frame

Specifications:

• CNC Cut Iron Shader Frame
  
• Designed by Marv Lerning, inspired by the classic Waters Model 6
• Black Zinc Finish
• Geometry for 1.25" Coils
• Standard Pinch Vise
• Weighs 3.10 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Deluxe SOBA Mini Rusto Liner/Shader Kit!

Alignment tool included, as well as all necessary parts to build a great tattoo machine.

DOES NOT INCLUDE NECESSARY SKILLS OR INSTRUCTIONS!

Components:

• CNC Cut Iron Mini Rusto Frame
• Black Zinc Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• Spring Loaded Swing Gate Vise
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils
• Liner and Shader Armature Bars
  
• 4 Spring Sets with each kit
  
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches
• Washer Package includes all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)
  

Liner Specifications:

• Very Light and Quick with a Solid Hit
• Great for Smaller to Medium Sized Groupings
• Pushing 3's to 9's easy
• Running 140-145 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
• Weighs 6.8 oz

Shader Specifications:

• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Pushing 5's to 13's easy
• Great for Packing in Solid Color, turn down a bit for Color Blends and Whip Shading
• Running 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
• Weighs 6.8 oz

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

Made in the USA

Violet - 2 oz. Twist Top Bottle 

Stable Color Traditional Pigment is a powder pigment based ink, it is a bit thicker and based off traditional recipes that have been used to mix ink for years. If you know how to tattoo with a thicker powder pigment based ink, you will be stoked, it's super opaque and heals out bright, and can be cut down a bit if need be.....if you don't know how to tattoo with thicker pigment, we recommend trying our Eternal Inks.

Stable Color Inks have been researched and field tested to ensure quality and workability. The vehicle is made up of distilled water, 99.9% pure glycerin (vegan safe), and 99% ISP alcohol - No Surprises or Extra Ingredients. From bright solid fields, to pastel hues, to muted painterly tones. These inks are formulated for maximum flexibility, achieving the results you desire.
MADE IN THE USA

*Now Standard with New Labels that include a Full Ingredient List, Batch Number, and Expiration Date.

**NEW DK Pricing - Starting October 1st we shifted all Dan Kubin machine pricing lower! Thanks to Dan for some clever engineering and milling updates / investments, we are now able to shift all DK pricing down. Times are tough and tariffs are crazy right now...thankfully we produce all DK machines in the USA and have the ability to pass the savings onto our customers. 

Dan Kubin V3/24 Sidewinder!

Highlights:

• Black Polished Aluminum Frame with Blackened Hardware
  
• Featherweight Aluminum version provides the same performance weighing in a couple ounces less than the Brass version at about 3.5 ounces
  
• DK Thumbscrew, new Armature Bar, and updated Stroke Wheel for improved performance
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same as the  V2-V4 and V7 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite of the long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock that easily tightens on nearly any tube
• Great for all varieties of Line Work or as a Fast Shader/Packer
  
• Timing mark on the cam and frame for setting the impact screw. (Just like the V5 and V6)

• Marked stroke dial so you can easily play with the stroke without fear of losing that sweet spot.  You can’t make it too long or too short

Machine Setup:

• Standard Needle on Bar:
  • Needle Bar Tensioner - when setting up your needle and tube, position needle tensioner in desired position depending on the amount of tension you want to add to the needle bar. Adjust position by loosening the thumbscrew and then tightening when you reach desired tension. 
  • Rubber Band alternative setup - Loosen / remove thumbscrew to take the needle tensioner off. Then when setting up the machine, wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. It is recommended that you use Thick Rubber Bands and Dan's Perfect Nipples. 
    
• Cartridges: wrap a rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension. Thick or standard rubber bands both work, it will just depend on the tension of the cartridge membrane or band to determine with rubber band provides the proper counter resistance.
  

RCA Specifications:

• RCA version is wired for the harder hit mode only using RCA connection. If using a clip cord on this version, they are wired opposite of the standard clip cord version, use Positive side DOWN for hard hit, Positive up for a more muted hit.
• This RCA motor housing was designed around a Critical Universal battery pack, but fits with most battery packs I have tried, such as Musotoku, Ink Claw, and Papa.
• This will also work good with a right-angle RCA cord.
• Clip Cord option still works, it is just wired backwards.
• The position of the battery makes the machine’s balance point much more forward, like a pen.

Description:

The most significant update to the V3/24 Sidewinder is the added (and optional) Needle Bar Tensioner. This added tensioner eliminates the need to use a Rubber Band, improving all around machine performance and results. Tensioner reduces spitting and increases power. These machines can be used with or without the Tensioner, it is detached by simply removing the thumbscrew and taking it off the machine. 

Aside from the added Needle Bar Tensioner, this new version of remastered V3 Sidewinder is dialed in and updated with various improvements to increase machine longevity and consistency. 

The V3/24 follows the same concept as the past V3r, but with a focus on what makes a Sidewinder a Sidewinder.  Hard hitting, effortless, and zippy.  -Intended for experienced artists who don’t want to mess around.

Made in the USA!

All DK Machines sold by Workhorse are engineered, designed, and tested by Dan, milled in his most trusted machine shop, then assembled by DK certified trained technicians at the Workhorse facility in Michigan. All Sidewinders go through rigorous QC checks and are all ran through our testing machine to lightly break in. One year warranty on all models. All current Sidewinders are serviced by Workhorse, some older models are serviced by Dan or one of his certified technicians found on his website.

SOBA Mini Rusto Shader with Swing Gate Vise

After his 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines! After many years and many updates, we are excited to release SOBA's newest version of the Mini Rusto, now built again by SOBA!

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Ductile Iron Frame 
  
• Drilled Out and Lightened Upright 
  
• Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use
  
• Black Zinc Finish
  
• Custom Deluxe Black Hardware
  
• Deluxe 1" 8 Wrap T-Top Coils

Specifications:

• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
  
• Pushing 5's to 13's easy
  
• Great for Packing in Solid Color, turn down a bit for Color Blends and Whip Shading
  
• Running 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
  
• Weighs 6.8 oz
  

Made in the USA

Yellow - 2 oz. Twist Top Bottle 

Stable Color Traditional Pigment is a powder pigment based ink, it is a bit thicker and based off traditional recipes that have been used to mix ink for years. If you know how to tattoo with a thicker powder pigment based ink, you will be stoked, it's super opaque and heals out bright, and can be cut down a bit if need be.....if you don't know how to tattoo with thicker pigment, we recommend trying our Eternal Inks.

Stable Color Inks have been researched and field tested to ensure quality and workability. The vehicle is made up of distilled water, 99.9% pure glycerin (vegan safe), and 99% ISP alcohol - No Surprises or Extra Ingredients. From bright solid fields, to pastel hues, to muted painterly tones. These inks are formulated for maximum flexibility, achieving the results you desire.
MADE IN THE USA

*Now Standard with New Labels that include a Full Ingredient List, Batch Number, and Expiration Date.

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.

Mike Pike x Ernie Carafa Cast Iron Liner

Very special collaborative frame designed and cast in iron by Mike Pike and Ernie Carafa. Originally crafted years ago, and recently pulled from rusty buckets to be cleaned up, cnc milled with collet vises welded in, and built up by Mike Pike.

Highlights:

• Cast Iron Frame
  
• Black Zinc Finish
• Deluxe Workhorse Blackened Hardware
• Long Nipple Armature Bar
• Blackened Steel binding posts
• Deluxe Workhorse Blackened Hardware
• 1.125" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils

Specifications:

• Slow Speed with a Long Stroke and Solid Hit
• Running 125-130 Hz unloaded at 6.5 volts
• Great for use with 5s to 11s
  
• Forward facing wingnut that won't ride your hand or get in the way
• Solid machine weighing in at about 8 oz
  

Made in the USA

Aaron Cain Copper Tools now available!

Based off Aaron's hand carved Copper Tools, we worked with Aaron on designing a version we could cut and CNC mill to add some extra shape and depth to them, while also keeping them affordable. These tools were a lot of work, but a fun project and very useful a daily carry addition. They work great as a bottle opener, door opener, button pusher, defense mechanism, or really any other creative purpose. Copper is naturally antimicrobial, making it a great material for insulating oneself from high touch surfaces that may contain harmful microbes and disease.

Specs:

• Cut from 1/4" Copper
• Milled, Chamfered, Sanded, Tumbled, Stamped, and Lightly Polished
• 2.5" x 5" Overall Dimension
• Oblong 1.25" x 1.125" Finger Hole
• Limited Run

Made in the USA

**The use of a Copper Alloy surface is a supplement to and not a substitute for standard infection control practices; users must continue to follow all current infection control practices, including those practices related to cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces. The Copper Alloy surface material has been shown to reduce microbial contamination, but it does not necessarily prevent cross-contamination.