Occasionally we offer various styles of Hand Poke Tattoo Tools....whether for fun or for personal preference, these are well made useful tools for various types of tattooing.

These fit standard tubes and needles, simply setup like a regular machine and bang away.

Specs:

• Welded 3 Piece Frame
• Bowers Pinch Vise + Coil Core + Baby Sized Custom Armature
• Gloss Black Powder Coat finish
• Polished Brass Custom WHI Thumbscrew 

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Workhorse Model 6 Shader - Nickel x Nickel

Formerly built by Marv Lerning, this is an updated and modernized version of Marv's 6 Liner inspired by the Waters Model 6 Frame. Now with updated geometry for more power and efficiency, plus swing gate vise added to guarantee ease of use with any and all tubes. 

We are stoked to release this new Workhorse Model built in house by our highly trained and knowledgeable machine techs. Bringing us back to our roots with an affordable base model machine made with shared parts and technology to reduce costs. We offer lots of limited and custom high-end machines these days and wanted to release a new base model option at base model pricing.

Specs:

• Polished Nickel Frame
• Deluxe Nickel Workhorse Hardware
• Swing Gate Steel Vise
• Custom 6 Wrap 1.25" Coils
• High End Specialty Steel Springs
• Silver Contact Screw
• Reverse Rear Binder Setup with frame ground on coil deck
• Long Stroke with a solid hit great for 5s to 15s
  
• Medium Speed, running around 105-110 unloaded @ 6.5 Volts
• 6.5 Ounce Weight
• Made in the USA
  

Adam Ciferri Bulldog Shader Kit

Includes everything* needed to build a nice tattoo machine...

Components:

• CNC Cut Sandcast Ductile Iron Bulldog Frame
• Bead Blast Finish, Ready for Paint, Powder, or Plating
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils with 47 Cap
• Long Nipple Armature Bar
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)
• Alignment Tool included

Adam's Machine Setup:

• 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
  
  

*Includes all the tools you need to build the machine except an Armature Bar Fixture. We highly 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. You can find one here in our Tool Category 

Made in the USA.

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

Limited Edition Black x Gold with special UFO coils

Less frame, less coil, more vise for an even more forward weighted experience - this is the new slightly smaller and more compact version of the very popular collaborative Mike Pike x Destroy Troy Teacup Liner. Based off Mike Pike's Halfcup Mini Frame with Destroy Troy's alternate forward weighted chunky vise. 

These have 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 Aerospace 7075 Aluminum 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 clip cord and reduce hand fatigue
• 24k Gold Plated Destroy Troy Cray Bar with added weight on the front end
  
• HD Matte Black Powder Coated Aluminum Frame
• 24k Gold Plated Destroy Troy Forward-Weighted Guillotine Vise
• Pure Silver Contact Screw
  
• Stainless Springs
• Custom 1" 8 Wrap Coils with Alien Etched Powder Metal Foil
  

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running around 135-140 Hz Unloaded at 6.5V
• Great for use with 3s to 9s, turn up for 11s
• 7.5 oz Forward Weighted Machine

Made in the USA

Workhorse Model 6 Liner - Nickel x Nickel

Formerly built by Marv Lerning, this is an updated and modernized version of Marv's 6 Liner inspired by the Waters Model 6 Frame. Now with updated geometry for more power and efficiency, plus swing gate vise added to guarantee ease of use with any and all tubes. 

We are stoked to release this new Workhorse Model built in house by our highly trained and knowledgeable machine techs. Bringing us back to our roots with an affordable base model machine made with shared parts and technology to reduce costs. We offer lots of limited and custom high-end machines these days and wanted to release a new base model option at base model pricing.

Specs:

• Polished Nickel Frame
• Deluxe Nickel Workhorse Hardware
• Swing Gate Steel Vise
• Custom 6 Wrap 1.25" Coils
• High End Specialty Steel Springs
• Silver Contact Screw
• Reverse Rear Binder Setup with frame ground on coil deck
• Long Stroke with a solid hit great for 5s to 14s
  
• Medium Speed, running around 135-140 unloaded @ 6.5 Volts
• 6.5 Ounce Weight
• Made in the USA

We found a small Batch of V3/23 Sidewinders and built them up with the updated V3/24 Needle Bar Tensioner and V3/24 armature and components. Slightly less hit than the V3/24, but still great for small to medium groupings. 

Machine Specs:

• HD Pink Powder Coated Brass Frame with Black Hardware
  
• 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 and V7 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)

• Marked 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.
  

"The V3/23 follows the same concept as the past V3r, but with a focus on what makes a Sidewinder a Sidewinder.  Hard hitting, effortless, and zippy.  -Intended for experienced artists who don’t want to mess around.

The 23 model is more reminiscent of the original V3r from 2019, but with some enhancements in the tuning longevity. 

We stripped it down a little more, and added in the extra performance.
The stroke wheel has been simplified with having 3 timing marks instead of numbers. The marks are of different lengths, with the longest mark signifying the longer stroke range, a middle mark that is the default setting, and a short mark to signify the shorter stroke range.

The sound of the machine has been enhanced in comparison to the 2nd and 3rd variation V3r. Plus the machine now sits a little lower, providing more ergonomics."

Thanks for looking - Dan.

**The most significant update to this sidewinder is the added (and optional) Needle Bar Tensioner. This added tensioner eliminates the need to use a Rubber Band, improving all around machine performance and results. Tensioner reduces spitting and increases power. These machines can be used with or without the Tensioner, it is detached by simply removing the thumbscrew and taking it off the machine. 

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

Highlights:

• CNC Cut ALUMINUM Mini-Flatside Liner Frame
  
• DISTRESSED Black Anodized Finish
  
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
  
• Forward Facing Guillotine Vise, Great for Right or Left Handed Use
  
• 1" 8 Wrap Heat Shrink Coils
  

Specifications:

• Medium/Slow Speed with a Heavy Hit
  
• Running 125 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded For Steady Single-Pass Heavy Lines
  
• Pushing 5's to 11's Easy, turn up for 14s depending how you tattoo
  
• Weighing in at 5.3 oz

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."

10 layer coils hand wrapped, soldered with 47 uf capacitor and lugs.

Available as either 1" mini coils or 1.25" full sized coils. 

Special Edition Green x Gold GOOD OMEN COBRA with artwork by Julia Campione of Good Omen Tattoo!

Built and designed by Cory Rogers and Mike Pike, these collaborative linear rotary machines are smooth running, consistent, and built with only the finest components to ensure years of problem free use.

Highlights:

• Precision milled high-grade Aerospace Aluminum body
  
• Custom Green Hard Anodized Frame and Gold Hard Anodized Components
• Custom Good Omen Cobra Etching by Julia Campione
  
• Blackened Deluxe Hardware 
• Matching Gold Fish Scale Motor Cover 
• 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 tube vice that will bite and hold all disposable and stainless tubes
• Forward facing wingnut that won't ride your hand or get in your way

Specifications:

• 4 mm stroke that works great for color packing, shading and also large groupings lining
• Pushes 5 to 49 mag and 9 to 18 rounds no problem
• Runs best anywhere between 5 and 10 volts
• Most are lining between 8-10 Volts for larger groupings, 5-9 volts for color packing and B&G work
• Great with needle on bar or cartridges
• Lightweight at a mere 4.5 oz
  

Made in the USA

This machine kit comes with parts to build as either a liner or a shader. 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:

• CNC Cut Ductile Iron Frame 
  
• Drilled Out and Lightened Upright 
  
• Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use
  
• Custom Bead Blast Raw Frame Ready for Any Finish
• Custom Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOLDERED Coils
• Liner and Shader Armature Bar
  
• 4 Spring Sets with each kit
  
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Typical LINER Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Great for Smaller to Medium Sized Groupings
  
• Pushing 3's to 9's easy, turn up a little for 11's
  
• Running 140-145 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
  
• Weighs 6.8 oz

Typical SHADER 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

*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.

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:

• CNC Cut Iron V2.2 Weiner Dog Shader Frame
  
• Light Pink HD Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
  
• Swing-Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Tight on Any Tube
  
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOLDERED Coils
• Long Nipple Liner Armature Bar + O-Ring Spacers 
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches (you will need a flat head screwdriver though)
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Typical Shader Specs:

• 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

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture and Alignment Tool. 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.

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:

• CNC Cut Iron V2.2 Weiner Dog Liner Frame
  
• Light Pink HD Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
  
• Swing-Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Tight on Any Tube
  
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOLDERED Coils
• Long Nipple Liner Armature Bar + O-Ring Spacers 
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches (you will need a flat head screwdriver though)
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Typical Liner Specs:

• Medium Speed with a Hard Hit To push Larger Groupings
  
• Running 130-135 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  
• Pushing Loose 5's to 14's Easy
  
• Weighs 5.95 oz

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture and Alignment Tool. 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.

This is the new updated and improved version of the DK x AC Ghost Dog Revival. V2 features an upgraded slide vise guaranteed to easily work with any and all tubes, PLUS an opened up geometry for better function, performance, and power. Everything else is the same, just dialed in a little more to make it a little better :)

Highlights:

• CNC Iron Frame designed in collaboration by Dan Kubin and Adam Ciferri
• 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
• Hinge / Compression machine functionality eliminating any rear spring issues or breakage
• HD Grey x Pink x Raspberry Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe DK Blackened Hardware and Specialty Spring
  

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Medium speed with enough hit to easily push 3 to 18 Rounds and up to 49 mag 
  
• Runs 125-130 Hz @ 6 Volts Unloaded, crank up to 8-10 Volts for large groupings
• Weighs 6 oz
  

Machine Setup:

• Machine comes setup for use as a slow or medium speed Liner. Also works well as a quick Shader if you turn down the volts a little. To easily change to a slow and punchy color packer, simply remove the backer spring under the front spring.
• 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.

Made in the USA

"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.

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 Liner is set up to make solid single pass outlines with ease. 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 Fractured Red Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe 24K Gold Plated Hardware

Specifications:

• 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 120-125 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded, crank up to 9-10 Volts for large groupings
• Weighs 6 oz
  

Made in the USA