Dan Kubin V3R Sidewinder

"Since working with Workhorse Irons, I have been given the opportunity to remaster my Revival machine, but being able to merge it into the platform of Adam Ciferri’s Ghostdog.

Thanks - Dan.

Machine Specs:

• CNC Iron Frame designed in collaboration by Dan Kubin and Adam Ciferri
• Hinge / Compression machine functionality eliminating any rear spring issues or breakage
• Machine comes setup for use as a slow or medium speed Liner or a quick shader. To easily change to a slow and punchy color packer, simply remove the backer spring under the front spring.
• 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 Volts Unloaded, crank up to 9-10 Volts for large groupings
• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• Mini-Size frame with Custom AC x DK 1" Keg Coil for a larger range and less amperage
• Seafoam Finish
  
• Deluxe DK Blackened Hardware and Stainless Spring
• Weighs 6 oz
• MADE IN THE USA

POSTER:

• 18x24" Black Light poster designed by Adam Hathorn
• Signed by Dan and Adam

Machine Setup:

• Standard Needle on Bar: standard coil machine set up. Work well with our Thick Rubber Bands and Dan's Perfect Nipples, but also work with standard nipples/grommets.
• Cartridges: possible, but not highly recommended.

Dan Kubin V3R Sidewinder

"Since working with Workhorse Irons, I have been given the opportunity to remaster my Revival machine, but being able to merge it into the platform of Adam Ciferri’s Ghostdog.

Thanks - Dan.

Machine Specs:

• CNC Iron Frame designed in collaboration by Dan Kubin and Adam Ciferri
• Hinge / Compression machine functionality eliminating any rear spring issues or breakage
• Machine comes setup for use as a slow or medium speed Liner or a quick shader. To easily change to a slow and punchy color packer, simply remove the backer spring under the front spring.
• 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 Volts Unloaded, crank up to 9-10 Volts for large groupings
• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• Mini-Size frame with Custom AC x DK 1" Keg Coil for a larger range and less amperage
• Black Zinc Finish
• Deluxe DK Blackened Hardware and Stainless Spring
• Weighs 6 oz
• MADE IN THE USA

POSTER:

• 18x24" Black Light poster designed by Adam Hathorn
• Signed by Dan and Adam

Machine Setup:

• Standard Needle on Bar: standard coil machine set up. Work well with our Thick Rubber Bands and Dan's Perfect Nipples, but also work with standard nipples/grommets.
• Cartridges: possible, but not highly recommended.

Cory Rogers Mini Rusto Liner with Swing Gate Vise

After many years and many updates we are excited to release SOBA's newest version of the Mini Rusto, now built by Cory Rogers!

- 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 Blackened Hardware
- Deluxe 1" 8 Wrap T-Top Coils
- Very Light and Quick with a Solid Hit
- Great for Smaller to Medium Sized Groupings
- Pushing 3's to 9's easy
- Running 145-150 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
- Weighs 6.8 oz
- MADE IN THE USA

*For those that might be wondering, Mini Rustos are now built by Cory Rogers as part of SOBA's partial machine retirement! Same quality, care, and performance the Mini Rusto has always possessed, just built by another one of our highly qualified builders.

Cory Rogers Mini Rusto Shader with Swing Gate Vise

After many years and many updates we are excited to release SOBA's newest version of the Mini Rusto, now built by Cory Rogers!

- 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
- 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 115-120 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
- Weighs 6.8 oz
- MADE IN THE USA

*For those that might be wondering, Mini Rustos are now built by Cory Rogers as part of SOBA's partial machine retirement! Same quality, care, and performance the Mini Rusto has always possessed, just built by another one of our highly qualified builders.

New Mike Pike PMA Direct Drive Rotary!

After a couple years of minor tweaks and lots of testing, the new Mike Pike Direct Drive Rotary is finally ready! Not necessarily a reinvention of the wheel, but applying his years of knowledge tattooing and building rotary machines, Pike dialed in these Direct Drives and simply made a great running Rotary.

Built using only the finest components to produce a great all around direct drive that is smooth running, consistent, and rock solid for years of trouble free use. Made with powerful high end motors, an adjustable Cam to accommodate any stroke, vertical swing gate vise guarantee to grip tubes with no issue, and top of the line aluminum that is both lightweight and strong enough to stand the test of time.

- Limited Edition Run of Candy Raspberry Powdered Coated Aluminum Frames PLUS 24k Gold Plated Motor Cap, Swing Gate Vise, and Hardware.
-High-grade Aluminum body precision milled frames and components
- Powered by a top of the line Maxon motor described by Mike Pike to be the "best motor he has ever used in a rotary"
- Comfortable and well balanced with a vertical swing gate tube vice that will bite and hold all disposable and stainless tubes
- Adjustable Brass Cam with PMA reference marks to help keep track of stroke settings and adjustments. Simply loosen the cam set screw, pull out the inner cam and insert it back in at either a shorter or longer setting to change the stroke quick and easy
- Pushes up to 25 mag and up to 18 Rounds no problem, Needle on Bar or Cartridges
- Runs best anywhere between 5 and 10 volts depending on what you are pushing and how you are tattooing
- Lightweight weighing in at a mere 4.5 oz
- Clipcord Connection

Made with love in the USA by Mike Pike and his 40+ years of experience tattooing and building machines.

Thanks and enjoy,
Mike Pike

This is a special edition run of SOBA Mini Clipper Liners built on Iron frames in limited quantity.

- CNC Cut Iron Frame
- Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Blackened Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use
- Black Workhorse Hardware
- 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOBA Coils
- Great for Medium to Large Groupings
- Medium Speed with a Hard Hit
- Pushing 7's to 14's All Day
- Running 130-140 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
- Weighs 7.2 ounces
- MADE IN THE USA

New Mike Pike PMA Direct Drive Rotary!

After a couple years of minor tweaks and lots of testing, the new Mike Pike Direct Drive Rotary is finally ready! Not necessarily a reinvention of the wheel, but applying his years of knowledge tattooing and building rotary machines, Pike dialed in these Direct Drives and simply made a great running Rotary.

Built using only the finest components to produce a great all around direct drive that is smooth running, consistent, and rock solid for years of trouble free use. Made with powerful high end motors, an adjustable Cam to accommodate any stroke, vertical swing gate vise guarantee to grip tubes with no issue, and top of the line aluminum that is both lightweight and strong enough to stand the test of time.

- Limited Edition Run of Seafoam Powdered Coated Aluminum Frames PLUS 24k Gold Plated Motor Cap, Swing Gate Vise, and Hardware.
-High-grade Aluminum body precision milled frames and components
- Powered by a top of the line Maxon motor described by Mike Pike to be the "best motor he has ever used in a rotary"
- Comfortable and well balanced with a vertical swing gate tube vice that will bite and hold all disposable and stainless tubes
- Adjustable Brass Cam with PMA reference marks to help keep track of stroke settings and adjustments. Simply loosen the cam set screw, pull out the inner cam and insert it back in at either a shorter or longer setting to change the stroke quick and easy
- Pushes up to 25 mag and up to 18 Rounds no problem, Needle on Bar or Cartridges
- Runs best anywhere between 5 and 10 volts depending on what you are pushing and how you are tattooing
- Lightweight weighing in at a mere 4.5 oz
- Clipcord Connection

Made with love in the USA by Mike Pike and his 40+ years of experience tattooing and building machines.

Thanks and enjoy,
Mike Pike

Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Liner

- CNC Cut Iron Micro Jones Liner Frame
- Black Zinc Finish
- Seth Deluxe Blackened Hardware
- Seth Side Facing Guillotine Vise
- 1" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils
- Medium Quick Speed with a Hard Hit
- Running 135-140 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
- Pushing 3's to 14's Easy
- Weighing in at 7.2 ounces
- MADE IN THE USA

A Few Words From Seth about this machine:
"these are the culmination of everything i've learned in more than 20 years of building machines, from a comfortable clip cord position, purposeful geometry, ease of maintenance, useful tube vise, to good balance, and everything else in between. they have a wide operating range, and are capable of pushing the big stuff with ease, or backing off for finesse when executing the most detailed and intricate work. I couldn't be happier with how they've turned out."

Dan Kubin V3R Sidewinder

"It is now our one year anniversary of our co-op V3R endeavor. Based on what I’ve learned this last year, and what my customers have expressed, I made some updates to the V3R. First, you will now get the coveted DK thumbscrew! Second, I positioned the most crucial and misunderstood tuning element, the impact screw, on the front end. Accompanied by a hardened steel impact pin, the machine will be easier to reset, and will hold its tune much longer. For the A-bar, I used a few tricks from the V7 to reduce spitting and make it hit a bit more rigid on the low end. I also 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 - Dan.

Machine Specs:

• Limited Verdigris Patina Brass Frames (*Finish may vary)
  
• 24k Gold Plated Parts and Motor Cap
• 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:

Joshua Bowers 2 Stroke Drect Drive+

A Few Words From Joshua about this machine:
The time is finally here to introduce my new direct drive project that I’ve been developing with @workhorseirons . I’d like to introduce the 2 Stroke. I called it the 2 Stroke because it has the unique ability among direct drives as having two very unique and different stroke characteristics in one machine. When the machine is hooked up with the positive to the top binding post the 2 Stroke is a killer, snappy super capable long stroke direct drive. Flip the clip cord so the positive is on bottom and it changes the stroke completely. The 2 Stroke has a torsioned swing arm in the cam that reacts to the resistance of the skin. On the “give” setting the needles hit the skin softer and less abrasive but the best part is that unlike typical “give” mechanisms the give on the 2 Stroke doesn’t control needle depth. The needles will hit the skin with less force but still penetrate the skin the same depth as if no give was used. This ensures that all ink is deposited in the depth of retention, needle depth is more predictable and tattoos heal more solid on all the different types of skin.

Specs:

• 3 Piece Bolt-Up Body
• Blackened Steel Vise
  
• Anodized Black Aluminum Motor Cover and Frame
  
• Deluxe Brass Hardware
• Now with Bowers Brass Weighted Wingnut to balance Clip Cord Pull
  
• Weighing in at a mere 4.65 oz!
• Runs best between 3-6 Volts
• 5mm Stroke
• Pushes any grouping with ease...big stuff, small stuff, no problem
  
• Good with Carts or Needle on Bar
• Lining, Color Packing, Stippling, B&G....it does it all

NEW Seth Ciferri Mini-Flatside Liner

- CNC Cut ALUMINUM Mini-Flatside Liner Frame
- Black Zinc Finish
- Deluxe Blackened Hardware
- Forward Facing Guillotine Vise, Great for Right or Left Handed Use
- 1" 8 Wrap Heat Shrink Coils
- Medium/Slow Speed with a Heavy Hit
- Running 125-130 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded For Steady Single-Pass Heavy Lines
- Pushing 7's to 14's Easy, turn up for 18s depending how you tattoo
- Weighing in at 5.3 ounces
- MADE IN THE USA

A Few Words From Seth about this machine:
"Woooooo damn these little dudes hit HARD. Weighing a mere 5.3 oz and CNC cut from a solid block of aluminum, they’re built to push the big stuff, from 7 on up. The common shortcomings of aluminum frames have been eliminated, with a steel insert at the clipcord connection, and beefy side plate with nice smooth radii where it meets the base and spring shelf, making this frame just as stiff as iron. 8 layer shorty coils stay nice and cool while pushing those baggy 18 liners all damn day. The guillotine style vise with hold any tube, steel or plastic."

New Mike Pike PMA Direct Drive Rotary!

After a couple years of minor tweaks and lots of testing, the new Mike Pike Direct Drive Rotary is finally ready! Not necessarily a reinvention of the wheel, but applying his years of knowledge tattooing and building rotary machines, Pike dialed in these Direct Drives and simply made a great running Rotary.

Built using only the finest components to produce a great all around direct drive that is smooth running, consistent, and rock solid for years of trouble free use. Made with powerful high end motors, an adjustable Cam to accommodate any stroke, vertical swing gate vise guarantee to grip tubes with no issue, and top of the line aluminum that is both lightweight and strong enough to stand the test of time.

-High-grade Aluminum body precision milled with a durable Black Anodize Finish
- Powered by a top of the line Maxon motor described by Mike Pike to be the "best motor he has ever used in a rotary"
- Comfortable and well balanced with a vertical swing gate tube vice that will bite and hold all disposable and stainless tubes
- Adjustable Brass Cam with PMA reference marks to help keep track of stroke settings and adjustments. Simply loosen the cam set screw, pull out the inner cam and insert it back in at either a shorter or longer setting to change the stroke quick and easy
- Pushes up to 25 mag and up to 18 Rounds no problem, Needle on Bar or Cartridges
- Runs best anywhere between 5 and 10 volts depending on what you are pushing and how you are tattooing
- Lightweight weighing in at a mere 4.5 oz
- Clipcord Connection

Made with love in the USA by Mike Pike and his 40+ years of experience tattooing and building machines.

Thanks and enjoy,
Mike Pike

New Limited Run of B&G Race Horse Shaders machined from Lightweight Aerospace Aluminum with Swing Gate Vises guaranteed to lock tight on any tube! These machines are setup and designed to run quicker and lighter, great for building up layers, doing color blends and portrait work.

Fishscale
- Anodized and Laser Etched Featherweight Aluminum Frame
- Swing Gate Vise guaranteed to lock tight
- Deluxe Black Hardware
- 8 Wrap 1" Custom Coils
- Super Smooth for B&G, Soft and Quick for Building Layers
- 115-120 Hz at 6.5 V unloaded
- 5.4 oz
- MADE IN THE USA