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Home / Hard Hitting Shaders

Hard Hitting Shaders

PREVIEW
Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons
$355.00 USD
PREVIEW
Seth Ciferri Lightweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1
Seth Ciferri Light Weight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1
Workhorse Irons
$330.00 USD
PREVIEW
Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader
Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader
Workhorse Irons
$355.00 USD
PREVIEW
Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader
Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader
Workhorse Irons
$355.00 USD
PREVIEW
Joshua Bowers Big Can
Joshua Bowers Big Can
Workhorse Irons
$425.00 USD
PREVIEW
Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader
Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader
Workhorse Irons
$395.00 USD
Sold Out
Marv Lerning 6 Shader
Marv Lerning 6 Shader
Workhorse Irons
$305.00 USD
PREVIEW
Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader
Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader
Workhorse Irons
$355.00 USD
Sold Out
Cory Rogers Cracker Shader
Cory Rogers Cracker Shader
Workhorse Irons
$355.00 USD
Sold Out
Chris Smith Streamline Shader
Chris Smith Streamliner Shader
Workhorse Irons
$355.00 USD
PREVIEW
Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader
Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader
Workhorse Irons
$400.00 USD
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Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2
Workhorse Irons

Workhorse Irons Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2

Regular price $355.00 USD

Workhorse Iron's Middleweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.2! 

Previously produced by Seth Ciferri, the MW Weiner Dog Shader has the same geometry and size as the lightweight version, but with a beefier base and spring shelf providing more power but still keeping the weight under 6 ounces! Now being produced by Workhorse Irons.

NOW WITH A SPRING LOADED SWING-GATE VISE

Highlights:

  • CNC Machined Iron Frame 
  • Deluxe Black Zinc Finish
  • Swing-Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Tight on Any Tube
  • Deluxe Blackened Hardware and Workhorse Coin Thumbscrew
  • 1" 8 Wrap Taped Coils Plus Capacitor Strap

Specifications:

  • 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

Made in the USA

Seth Ciferri Lightweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1
Seth Ciferri Lightweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1
Seth Ciferri Lightweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1
Seth Ciferri Lightweight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1
Workhorse Irons

Seth Ciferri Light Weight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1

Regular price $330.00 USD

Seth Ciferri Light Weight Weiner Dog Shader 2.1

Highlights:

  • CNC Iron Frame
  • New Improved Geometry providing a very powerful hit from a very small machine
  • Drop Down Rear End and Drop Down Vise Allowing More Space While Maintaining Mini Geometry 
  • Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
  • Black Workhorse Hardware and Coin Thumbscrew
  • 1" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils Plus Capacitor Strap

Specifications:

  • Medium Speed with a Hard Hit 
  • Great For Color Packing and Whip Shading
  • Running 100-105 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  • Pushing 7's-13's All Day
  • Weighs 5.5 oz

Made in the USA

Customer Reviews

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Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader
Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader
Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader
Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader
Workhorse Irons

Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader

Regular price $355.00 USD

Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader

Highlights:

  • CNC Cut Iron Micro Jones Shader Frame
  • Black Zinc Finish
  • Seth Deluxe Black Hardware
  • Seth Side Facing Guillotine Vise
  • 1" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils

Specifications:

  • Medium Slow Speed with a Hard Hit
  • Running 100-105 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  • Pushing 5's to 15's All Day
  • Weighs 7.2 oz

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."

Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader
Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader
Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader
Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader
Workhorse Irons

Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader

Regular price $355.00 USD

Seth Ciferri Belmont Shader

Highlights:

  • CNC Cut Belmont Frame
  • Drop Down Pinch Vise Allowing for More Space
  • Black Zinc Finish
  • Blackened Workhorse Hardware
  • 1" 10 Wrap Workhorse Coils

Specifications:

  • Slow Speed with a Hard Hit
  • Running 100-105 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  • Pushing 7's to 15's / 25's depending on your style of tattooing
  • Weighs 7 oz

Made in the USA

Joshua Bowers Big Can
Joshua Bowers Big Can
Joshua Bowers Big Can
Joshua Bowers Big Can
Workhorse Irons

Joshua Bowers Big Can

Regular price $425.00 USD

Joshua Bowers Big Can Rotary Tattoo Machine

Highlights:

  • 3 Piece Bolt-Up Body
  • Black Zinc Finish
  • Deluxe Brass Hardware
  • Now with Bowers Brass Weighted Wingnut for better balance

Specifications:

  • Runs best around 7-7.6 Volts
  • Pushes any grouping with ease
  • Weighs 4.75 oz

Made in the USA

A few words from Joshua about this machine: 
Super smooth and consistent machine. Powerful through the whole stroke but designed to back off slightly in the middle and back end of the stroke to prevent overworking the skin. Super versatile, great for color saturation, blending, and even black and gray. Plenty of stroke to hang out for nice traditional whips or back it up and increase the voltage for smooth saturation. Has a penetrating stroke down to 4 volts which is great for stippling.
Joshua Bowers Big Can Care Instructions

Joshua Bowers Rubber Band Placement Diagram

Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader
Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader
Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader
Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader
Workhorse Irons

Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader

Regular price $395.00 USD

Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader

Highlights:

  • CNC Cut Billet Brass Frame with PIKE Stamp
  • Deluxe Blackened Workhorse Hardware
  • Over Under Rear Binder Setup
  • Custom Designed Pike Vise
  • 8" Wrap Gaffer Taped Coils

Specifications:

  • Fast Shader /Slow Liner with a Hard Hit
  • Running 125 -130 Hz @ 6.5V Unloaded
  • Pushing 5's-11's with Ease
  • Weighs 8 Ounces

Made in the USA

Customer Reviews

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Marv Lerning 6 Shader
Marv Lerning 6 Shader
Marv Lerning 6 Shader
Marv Lerning 6 Shader
Workhorse Irons

Marv Lerning 6 Shader

Regular price $305.00 USD
Marv Lerning 6 Shader classically inspired by the Waters Model 6 Frame

- CNC Cut One-Piece Iron Frame
- Red Oxide Finish
- Blackened and Antiqued Workhorse Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils with Black Gaffers Tape
- Medium Speed with a Hard Hit
- Great All Around Shader
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 13's no problem
- Weighs 7.2 oz
- Handmade with care in New Zealand


Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader
Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader
Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader
Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader
Workhorse Irons

Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader

Regular price $355.00 USD

Cory Rogers Zephyr Shader

Highlights: 

  • Full Size CNC Cut Iron Shader Frame
  • Blackened Finish
  • Black Workhorse Hardware
  • 8 Wrap 1.25" Black Tape Coils

Specifications:

  • Slow Speed with a Hard Hit
  • Great Shader for Traditional Work
  • 100-105 Hz. @ 6.5 V unloaded
  • Pushes 5s to 15s Easy
  • Weighs 7.6 oz

Made in the USA

Cory Rogers Cracker Shader
Cory Rogers Cracker Shader
Cory Rogers Cracker Shader
Cory Rogers Cracker Shader
Workhorse Irons

Cory Rogers Cracker Shader

Regular price $355.00 USD

Cory Rogers Cracker Shader

Highlights:

  • Full Size CNC Cut Iron Shader Frame
  • Blackened Finish
  • Blackened Workhorse Hardware
  • 8 Wrap 1.25" Workhorse Coils

Specifications:

  • Slow Speed with a Hard Hit
  • Great Shader for Traditional Work
  • 100-105 Hz. @ 6.5 V unloaded
  • Pushes 5s to 11s No Problem

Made in the USA

Chris Smith Streamline Shader
Chris Smith Streamline Shader
Chris Smith Streamline Shader
Chris Smith Streamline Shader
Workhorse Irons

Chris Smith Streamliner Shader

Regular price $355.00 USD

New Chris Smith Streamliner Shader

Highlights:

  • Meticulously CNC Machined Classic Streamliner Frame
  • Double Slit Collet Vise with Welded Wingnut Thumbscrew
  • Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish 
  • Standard Workhorse Hardware 
  • Full Size 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Black Heat Shrink Coils

Specifications:

  • Medium Speed with a Hard Hit and Long Throw
  • Running 95-100 Hz @ 7.5-8 Volts Unloaded
  • Great for Traditional Work and Solid Color Shading
  • Pushes 5's-13s Easy
  • Weighs 7.2 oz

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader
Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader
Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader
Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader
Workhorse Irons

Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader

Regular price $400.00 USD

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

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