Seth Ciferri Modern Classic Combo Machine Kit - COMBO Kit includes one frame with geometry to build and setup the machine as either a Liner or Shader. Kit includes both Liner and Shader Armature and Springs.
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:
- Lightweight CNC Cut Aluminum Frame
- Highly Durable, Oxidation Resistant Anodized Finish
- Deluxe Blackened Steel Hardware
- Side Facing Guillotine Vise, great for use with Disposable and Steel Tubes
- Inlaid 1/4" Iron Coil Yoke for Better Performance and Less Vibration
- 1" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils
- Armature Bar Included works for Liner and Shader Option
- 2 Liner and Shader Spring Sets
- All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches
- Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)
Typical Liner Specs:
- Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
- Running 140-145 Hz at 6V Unloaded
- Pushing 3's to 11's No Problem
- Weighing in at a mere 5.5 ounces!
Typical Shader Specs:
- Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
- Running 105-110 Hz at 6V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 11's No Problem
- Weighing in at a mere 5.5 ounces!
*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.
Here are a few words from Seth on the evolution of his "Classic":
In 2003, when BJ and I founded Workhorse Irons, we each had one model available! The frame style I chose was based on what we've come to know as the Coleman style frame, popularized by Paul Rogers, and many who came after, recognizing the versatility and functionality of its geometry. With a few simple adjustments, just about any type of liner or shader can be set up with relative ease. We called it the Classic, in acknowledgment of its well-established lineage.
As thousands of the "Classic" liners and shaders made their way into the hands of tattooers; beginning, established, and everywhere in between, we've been given incredible amounts of feedback about what you have come to desire in an everyday workhorse. Over the years, we've employed a handful of different materials for these machines, mostly cast iron, with some limited editions in brass, aluminum, 3 piece "pre-fab" frames in steel, and eventually CNC machined blocks of "10-00" iron.
Rather than aiming to produce a machine that adheres to the aesthetic and expectations of old-school tattooing, this time we've addressed numerous shortcomings of the average "iron" and have designed a pair of machines with the intent of making them a pleasure to use. Clip cord position and simple vise operation became priorities. If the clip cord can't maintain a solid connection while you work, then your job becomes tedious and annoying. If your vise can't hold any tube or requires the use of extra tools to get them in and out of the machine, then you're wasting valuable time and energy that could be spent making money.
We wanted to create a tool that's lightweight and balanced, yet rigid and strong enough to stay tuned. With an extra-deep pocket for an extra-thick steel yoke, and a drop vise, we've worked around the issue of frame height dictating which tubes are long enough to accommodate standard length needles, and we've placed enough ferrous mass under your magnets to keep them fired up on low voltage, hitting as hard as you want, all day.
Aluminum frames tend to wear at the connections, so we've added a steel insert for long-lasting and dependable clip cord contact. (again, that connection is so important!) To ensure proper alignment, we've added a recessed channel in the spring shelf, and a mated steel cover that sits flush with the front edge, as well as the top.
These aren't tricks, but deliberate updates, each made with the tattooer in mind. The Modern Classic is designed for comfort and dependability and is suitable for use with virtually any grouping. Start off on low voltage, then dial up as you see fit to get the saturation, you're after, at the hand-speed you choose.
-Seth C.
