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Light to Medium Hit Shaders

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SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
Workhorse Irons
$540.00 USD
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SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
Workhorse Irons
$400.00 USD
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Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Workhorse Irons
$450.00 USD
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Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Workhorse Irons
$425.00 USD
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Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Workhorse Irons
$400.00 USD
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Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Workhorse Irons
$425.00 USD
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Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Workhorse Irons
$495.00 USD
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SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Black Scale
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Black Scale
Workhorse Irons
$400.00 USD
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SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
Workhorse Irons
$475.00 USD
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Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Workhorse Irons
$400.00 USD
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SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
Workhorse Irons
$400.00 USD
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Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Workhorse Irons
$450.00 USD
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SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
Workhorse Irons
$400.00 USD
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SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader
Workhorse Irons

SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader

Regular price $540.00 USD

SOBA Whipper Snapper Shader!

*NEW Product Alert🚨Something new and a bit different from @sobaone! After years of brainstorming, engineering, and testing, SOBA has created and dialed in a rear spring alternative for coil machines! Consistent and strong, these machines are very versatile with a large range and require little to no maintenance or repair. 💥 

Highlights:

  • CNC Precision Cut Ductile Iron Frame
  • New Wire Rear Spring with no Spring Shelf eliminating rear spring breaks and reducing machine maintenance
  • Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use
  • Custom Candy Blue Powder Coat Finish
  • Custom Deluxe Blackened Hardware
  • Custom SOBA Skull Contact
  • Deluxe 1.125" 8 Wrap Custom coils

Specifications:

  • Medium Speed with a Solid Hit and Long Stroke
  • Great for Medium to Large Sized Groupings
  • Pushing 5's to 11's easy, turn up a little for 13-15's
  • Spring Clamp setup makes these machines very versatile, this batch is setup for bigger stuff, but they can be adjusted for smaller quicker work or even color packing as well
  • Running 110 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
  • Weighs 6.8 oz

Made in the USA

Customer Reviews

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SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green
Workhorse Irons

SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Custom Green

Regular price $400.00 USD

SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader

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.

Highlights:

  • Anodized and Laser Etched Featherweight Aluminum Frame
  • Swing Gate Vise guaranteed to lock tight
  • Deluxe Black Hardware
  • 8 Wrap 1" Custom Fish Scale Coils

Specifications:

  • Super Smooth for B&G, Soft and Quick for Building Layers
  • 115-120 Hz at 6.5 V unloaded
  • Weighs 5.4 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel
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Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Nickel x Nickel

Regular price $450.00 USD

Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader

Nickel x Nickel Edition

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Shader is tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing. Weighing in at a mere 6 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C

Highlights:

  • CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
  • 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
  • Polished Nickel Plated Frame
  • Deluxe Blackened Binders with Nickel Plated A-bar and Thumbscrew

Specifications:

  • Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
  • Good for Color Packing or Color Blends
  • Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's...also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
  • Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
  • Weighs 6 oz

Made in the USA

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green
Workhorse Irons

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Distressed Green

Regular price $425.00 USD

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader V2.0

Based on the OG Sand Cast Iron Roundbacks Aaron did years ago, now CNC cut with a few improvements!

Highlights:

  • New CNC Cut Iron Frame
  • 2 Tone Distressed Green Powder Coat Finish
  • Standard Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
  • 1" 8 Wrap Custom Dyed Money Coils

Specifications:

  • Long Stroke with a Medium Hit
  • Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
  • Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
  • Weighs 6.45 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style
Workhorse Irons

Limited Mike Pike Mini Mugger Shader - Wild Style

Regular price $400.00 USD

Mini Version of Mike Pike's Mean Mugger Shader!

Limited Edition Tri-colorway with fun and funky Die contact!

Highlights:

  • Blended Hot Pink, Ugly Green, and Orange Powder Coated Iron Frame
  • Deluxe Blackened and Matching Hardware PLUS Purple Dice Contact
  • 1" Custom Matching Coils
  • Swing Gate Vise guaranteed to lock tight on any tube

Specifications:

  • Running 110-120 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
  • Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
  • Pushing 5's to 13's all day
  • Weighs 7 oz

Made in the USA

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black
Workhorse Irons

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader - Black x Black

Regular price $425.00 USD

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader V2.0

Based on the OG Sand Cast Iron Roundbacks Aaron did years ago, now CNC cut with a few improvements!

Highlights:

  • New CNC Cut Iron Frame
  • HD Black Powder Coat Finish
  • Deluxe Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
  • 1" 8 Wrap Custom Dyed Money Coils

Specifications:

  • Long Stroke with a Medium Hit
  • Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
  • Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
  • Weighs 6.45 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold
Workhorse Irons

Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader - Gold x Gold

Regular price $495.00 USD

Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader

Gold x Gold Edition

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Shader is tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing. Weighing in at a mere 6 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C

Highlights:

  • CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
  • 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
  • Polished 24k Gold Plated Frame
  • 24k Gold Plated Deluxe Hardware

Specifications:

  • Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
  • Good for Color Packing or Color Blends
  • Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's...also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
  • Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
  • Weighs 6 oz

Made in the USA

SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Black Scale
SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Black Scale
Workhorse Irons

SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Black Scale

Regular price $400.00 USD

SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader

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.

Highlights:

  • BLACK Anodized and Laser Etched Featherweight Aluminum Frame
  • Swing Gate Vise guaranteed to lock tight
  • Deluxe Black Hardware
  • 8 Wrap 1" Custom Fish Scale Coils

Specifications:

  • Super Smooth for B&G, Soft and Quick for Building Layers
  • 115-120 Hz at 6.5 V unloaded
  • Weighs 5.4 oz

Made in the USA

SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader
Workhorse Irons

SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader

Regular price $475.00 USD

SOBA B&G Knuckle Duster Shader

The Knuckle Duster model is one of SOBA's newer designs part of his Green Lion machine line and completely made in the Green Lion workshop!  Welded frame, 2 piece tube vise, hand made coil washers and coils!

Highlights:

  • Welded Ductile Iron Frame 
  • Custom SOBA Upright 
  • Custom Mixed Green Powder Coat Finish
  • Two Piece Vise 
  • Deluxe Blackened Hardware
  • Custom 1" 8 Wrap Coils with Custom Washers and Hand Embossed Covers
  • Limited Edition Run

Specifications:

  • Super Smooth for B&G, Soft and Quick for Building Layers
  • 115-120 Hz at 6.5 V unloaded
  • Weighs 5.4 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader
Workhorse Irons

Limited Black on Black Adam Ciferri V4 Ghost Dog Shader

Regular price $400.00 USD

V4 Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Shader!

Updated version includes a new slide vise to better grip all the various tube options, dialed in geometry for better performance, plus a new rear binder setup to allow more clip cord spacing.

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Shader is tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing. Weighing in at a mere 6 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C.

Highlights:

  • CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
  • 1" Keg Coil
  • Custom Gloss Black Powder Coat Finish
  • Deluxe Workhorse Blackened Hardware

Specifications:

  • Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
  • Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's...also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
  • Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
  • Weighs 6 oz

Made in the USA

Customer Reviews

Based on 3 reviews Write a review
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
SOBA Bolo Shader - Black
Workhorse Irons

SOBA Bolo Shader - Black

Regular price $400.00 USD

SOBA Bolo Shader

"I’m very stoked to share my new @workhorseirons production model with you all! The one piece BOLO machine is now available!!
🔥
I combined the geometry of my Bolo braze-up. Streamlined it. The machine shop at Workhorse NAILED it!
💚
These will come standard as you see here. Swing gate tube vise for all the tubes. The textured eggshell finish is the color of Irish tea and is complimented by polished up phenolics, olive green gaffers and brass hardware."

Enjoy, BJ (Sobaone)

Highlights:

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

Specifications:

  • Medium Speed with a Solid Hit 
  • Great for Quick Color Packing, turn down and it back off nice for Blends / B&G
  • Pushing 5's to 11's easy, turn up a little for 13's
  • Running 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
  • Weighs 6.8 oz

Made in the USA

Customer Reviews

Based on 1 review Write a review
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan
Workhorse Irons

Juan Puente OG Shader - Desert Tan

Regular price $450.00 USD

Juan Puente OG Shader - Tan x Black

Limited Edition Run of Juan's classic OG Liner Machine

Highlights:

  • CNC Cut Iron Frame
  • HD Custom HD Tan Finish
  • Deluxe Black Hardware
  • Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to lock tight on any tube
  • 1.25" 8 Wrap Matte Black Coils

Specifications:

  • Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
  • 110-115 Hz at 6 V Unloaded
  • Pushing up to 13's All Day
  • Weighs 7.2 oz

Made in the USA

    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale
    Workhorse Irons

    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader - Blue Scale

    Regular price $400.00 USD

    SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader

    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.

    Highlights:

    • BLUE Anodized and Laser Etched Featherweight Aluminum Frame
    • Swing Gate Vise guaranteed to lock tight
    • Deluxe Black Hardware
    • 8 Wrap 1" Custom Fish Scale Coils

    Specifications:

    • Super Smooth for B&G, Soft and Quick for Building Layers
    • 115-120 Hz at 6.5 V unloaded
    • Weighs 5.4 oz

    Made in the USA

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