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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:

• Black Oxide Brass Frame with Black Hardware(*Finish may vary)
  
• 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.
  

*Completely black oxided.  *please note that the brass will peak though over time where it sees heavy wear, adding to its character.

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

NEW Mini Version of Mike Pike's Mean Mugger Liner!

• Black Zinc Finished Iron Frame
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" Black Shrink Coils
  
• Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Tight on Any Tube
• Running 135-140 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Pushing 3's to 11's all day
• Weighs 7 oz
• MADE IN THE USA

Here they are, all of our available thumbscrews that our builders typically use on Workhorse machines and customs.

Black Thumbscrews are laser cut steel welded on 8-32 blackened precision screws and each include two black steel washers.

Workhorse Coin Thumbscrews are made from custom stamped brass Workhorse coins welded on 8-32 blackened precision screws and each include two black steel washers. 

Key Thumbscrews are made from old brass keys that we cut and then weld on 8-32 blackened precision screws and include two black steel washers. *May vary from picture, each key is different, no two thumbscrews are the same.

Deluxe Brass Binding Post Set

Antiqued high quality brass, precision milled to trade standard measurements of 0.625" length and 0.312" diameter. Rear Binder is designed for Horizontal use.

Each set includes the front and rear binder, brass washers, fiber washers, screws, nylon bead, and knurled Copper Contact Screw.

Deluxe Brass Binding Post Set

High quality brass, precision milled to trade standard measurements of 0.625" length and 0.375" diameter. Rear Binder is designed for Horizontal use.

Each set includes the front and rear binder, brass washers, fiber washers, screws, nylon bead, and knurled Copper Contact Screw.

Mike Pike x Destroy Troy Teacup Liner - Gold / Black

Special limited edition collaborative machines by Mike Pike and Destroy Troy! This has been in the works for quite a while, but after many frame adjustments, tweaks and updates, they are dialed in and ready. Very smooth running, extremely well balanced, and sturdy, these forward weighted machines are finely tuned and built for years of trouble free use.

Highlights:

• Thick Aluminum Teacup Frame with various updates to help with overall long-term strength and vibration reduction
• Chunky Jonesy Style Steel Vise designed to keep more weight over your hand to help balance the pull of your clipcord and reduce hand fatigue
• Destroy Troy Warp Drive Cray Bar
• Custom 7 Wrap $2 Bill Currency Coils to attract all the money
• 24k Gold Plated Frame
• Black Oxide Vise and Deluxe 24k Gold Plated Hardware
• Steel Spring Shelf Yoke for Superior Connectivity

Specifications:

• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running 135-140 Hz Unloaded at 6V
• Great for use with 3s to 9s, turn up for 11s
• 7.5 oz Forward Weighted Machine
• Made in the USA

All of our Contact Screws are now available! Precision made in house from the highest quality materials with a trade standard 8-32 thread to fit all of our binders. Options are as follow, listed as they appear in the picture left to right:

• Short Knurled Copper Contact
  
• Knurled Copper Contact Screw
• Deluxe Copper Contact with Hole to easily adjust with a needle bar
• Large Knurled Copper Contact
• Silicon Bronze Flat Head Contact
• Silver Contact Screw

Bowers Clipcord Repair Kit

Every Bowers Repairable Clipcord comes with a repair kit, if you’ve lost yours or need more parts this is for you.

REPAIR KIT COMES WITH ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO REPAIR YOUR BOWERS CORD....including instructions and extra parts.

Some words from Bowers on why he made these clip cords:

"A couple years ago I designed this clip cord and built one for myself. The design came from being frustrated with the options that were on the market. When I designed these clip cords I had a list of demands.
-This cord HAD to be repairable, quickly and easily.
-lightweight
-no-stick, flexible cord
-brass or copper leads
Every part of the the clip cord end can be replaced or repaired quickly and easily. Even comes with the parts and tools to do it! You will not be left struggling with a short in your cord, no backup and rummaging around looking for your best broken cord to finish or do the tattoo.The cord is a matte non stick material that glides smoothly along surfaces, it is NOT a 5 lb clip cord you’re hooking up to 3 oz. machine, the brass leads will not groove your binding posts nearly as fast as the standard steel leads found on most clip cords. I’m excited about this new product and to able to finally share it with all of you."

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

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.

Limited Edition run of Supreme Style OG Flastside Walkers!

We are very stoked to finally release this special edition run of machines that have been in the works for months. From digging up the old pattern, casting frames, various machining tweaks, hand grinding, stamping, polishing, custom coils, quarters straight from the US mint, silver contacts, assembly and fine tuning....these machines are top notch with no expense spared in their creation.

Technical Specs:

• Cast Brass OG Walker Frame
• Hand Ground, Prepped and Lightly Polished Finish
• Deluxe Brass Hardware, Plus Silver Contact
• Hand Brazed Collet Vise, great for use with Disposable and Steel Tubes
• 2020 Milled Quarter Spring Saddle, Plus Dime Washers
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Square Bottom Custom Coils with Specialty Cores
• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running 138-145 Hz at 6V Unloaded
• Pushing 3's to 9's No Problem
• Weighing in at ounces about 7 ounces
• As always, MADE IN THE USA

Blackwork Nitrile Gloves

Made from a non-latex nitrile formula, these new Blackwork medical grade exam gloves offer all of the benefits of natural rubber latex with none of the allergen problems associated with latex. Blackwork gloves were specially formulated / designed to reduce hand fatigue during long tattoo sessions. Using their patented formula, they've created a glove with almost zero resistance while maintaining comfort, elasticity, and strength. Textured finish for wet and dry gripping ability.

• 100ct. per box
• Patented Ultra Elastic Black Nitrile Formula
• Near Zero Resistance, reduced hand fatigue over long hours
• Textured surface for greater grip and tactile sensitivity
• Smaller box size reduces shipping cost
• Extreme elasticity

Their new patented Black Nitrile formula is the most scientifically advanced glove in the Tattoo Industry. Unrivaled protection, Zero resistance, Incredible comfort, and a textured surface with unbelievable tactile sensitivity. 

Custom Printed Workhorse Face Mask (2 Pack)

• Made of Quilted Thick 3-Ply Fabric
• Elastic Straps - One Size Fits Most
• Two Masks included in each order
• Three Custom Sublimated Design Options
• Washable and Reusable
• Handmade In England not China :)

CDC Information on How to wear a Face Covering - Click Here

Please note: These custom face masks are NOT medical grade masks (which are recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an infection preventative measure, i.e. grade FFP2/N95). So please DO NOT purchase custom face masks with the false understanding they will prevent infection from Coronavirus. They are more about protecting others to reduce spread. Due to the personal hygiene nature of the product, your custom face masks are non-returnable.

***COVID-19 UPDATE: We are shipping daily and have now expanded our requirements to include Medical Professionals. We still do not sell to at home tattooers but gladly sell to any medical professionals that need supplies. You are top priority, thank you for all you do!


Specs:

• Ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Triisopropanolamine, Water
• 2 oz Bottle with Twist Top
• Made from plant based Ethanol with a mild lavender scent
• Made in the USA
   

SANITIZER CONTAINS ALCOHOL WHICH MAY BE DRYING TO THE HANDS. PLEASE KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT INGEST HAND SANITIZER IS FLAMMABLE AND RAGS SOAKED IN HAND SANITIZER WILL BE FLAMMABLE. RAGS OR GARMENTS SOAKED IN HAND SANITIZER SHOULD NOT BE DRIED IN A DRYER EVEN AFTER BEING WASHED. OTHER WARNINGS APPLY AND WILL BE POSTED ON PRODUCT LABELS. 

Workhorse Brass Tool now available!

Like most, we are trying to find our place in all this...we are partially open and shipping daily, mostly medical supplies to those that need them most. While open still we wanted to make some useful items such as these "brass tools" and have also released some limited machine kits, plus some new hardware to give people something to do while they wait for their shops to re-open.

These tools were a fair amount of work, but a fun project and very useful daily carry addition. They work great as a bottle opener, door opener, button pusher, defense mechanism, or really any other creative purpose. Brass 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" 260 Brass
• Hand Chamfered, Sanded, Tumbled, Stamped, and Lightly Polished
• 1.5" x 4.3" Overall Dimension
• 0.915" Finger Hole
• 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.