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

Dan Kubin Gold on Gold V3R Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• Gold Plated Frame, Motor Cover, Parts, and Hardware
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Dan Kubin V3R Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• Black Oxide Brass Frame with Custom Distressed Finish
  
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Dan Kubin Gold V3R Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• Gold Plated Frame
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Dan Kubin Antiqued Nickel V3R Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• Nickel Plated Antiqued Frame
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Dan Kubin Rubbed Bronze V3R Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• Rubbed Bronze Plated Frame
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Dan Kubin Black Featherweight ALUMINUM V3R Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• This is the Featherweight version machined from Aluminum, weighing in at a mere 3.75 ounces!!
  
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Dan Kubin Featherweight Raw ALUMINUM V3R Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• This is the Featherweight version machined from Aluminum, weighing in at a mere 3.75 ounces!!
  
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Dan Kubin V3R Raw Polished Brass Sidewinder

Ladies and gentlemen, the V3R!! Same geometry as the original v3, but revisisted and remastered. 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) and o-ring notches on the bar for the optional silent hit. 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.

Specs:

• Raw Polished Brass Frame
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same that I put in the  V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite from my long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock the 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

*For use with Standard Needles wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. For use with Cartridges wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension.

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

Limited Joshua Bowers Polished Aluminum Big Can

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.

Specs:

• 3 Piece Bolt-Up Body
• Blackened Steel Vise and Spring Shelf
• Polished Aluminum Body
• Deluxe Blackened Brass Hardware
• Weighing 4.4oz
• Runs best around 7-7.6 Volts
• Pushes any grouping with ease

MADE IN THE USA


Joshua Bowers Big Can Care Instructions

Joshua Bowers Rubber Band Placement Diagram

New Mike Pike x Cory Rogers Linear Rotary!

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.

Here are the specifics:
- High-grade Aluminum body precision milled
- 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
- Available with either a 3.5 mm LONG stroke that works great for color packing, shading and also power lining OR a 2.75 mm SHORT stroke for lining and certain types of B&G work
- Pushes up to 25 mag and up to 18 Rounds no problem
- Runs best anywhere between 5 and 10 volts
- Lightweight weighing in at a mere 4.5 oz
- Available with an RCA or Clipcord connection

Made with love in the USA by real tattooers Mike Pike and Cory Rogers.

Thanks and enjoy,
Mike & Cory

Joshua Bowers Big Can Rotary Tattoo Machine

We are very excited to welcome Joshua Bowers to the Workhorse team with his Micro and Big Can Rotary machines! Joshua has been tattooing for 13 years, building machines for 11 and specifically building and dialing in his Rotary machines for the last 5 years. He is a great addition to our lineup with his years of artistic experience and wealth of knowledge in machine dynamics and functionality.

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.

- 3 Piece Bolt-Up Body
- Black Zinc Finish
- Deluxe Brass Hardware
- Weighing 4.4oz
- Runs best around 7-7.6 Volts
- Pushes any grouping with ease

MADE IN THE USA


Joshua Bowers Big Can Care Instructions

Joshua Bowers Rubber Band Placement Diagram

Joshua Bowers Micro-Liner Rotary Tattoo Machine

We are very excited to welcome Joshua Bowers to the Workhorse team with his Micro and Big Can Rotary machines! Joshua has been tattooing for 13 years, building machines for 11 and specifically building and dialing in his Rotary machines for the last 5 years. He is a great addition to our lineup with his years of artistic experience and wealth of knowledge in machine dynamics and functionality.

A Few Words From Joshua about this machine:
This machine is designed,built and tuned to run like a coil machine. The tuning is in the frame geometry and setup so there's no knobs or settings to fall out of adjustment. Ready to tattoo out of the box. Light, but not too light. Very punchy and snappy on the tip of the stroke and backs off slightly in the middle of the stroke. Great for sculpting fine finesse lines ran off the needle tips and also great for burying a large grouping liner and pulling a solid single pass lines quickly.

Specs:

• 3 Piece Bolt-Up Body
• Blackened Steel Vise and Spring Shelf
• Anodized Black Aluminum Body
• Deluxe Nickel Plated Hardware
• Weighing in at a mere 2.95 oz!
• Runs best between 6-7 Volts
• Pushes any grouping with ease

Joshua Bowers Micro Liner Care Instructions

Joshua Bowers Rubber Band Placement Diagram

The Diamond Direct Drive Rotary is a collaborative project by Adam Ciferri and world renowned artist Mike Giant. These machines are not a re-invention of the wheel, but are well built, well designed direct drives with the feel, power, and dependability you would expect from these two power house artists. True workhorses that will provide years of trouble free tattooing.

Machine Specs:
- CNC Machined Aluminum Body
- Custom Olive Gold Finish
- Antiqued Brass Cam with Heavy Duty Sealed Bearing and Steel Nipple
- Steel Binders and and a cast Iron Wingnut
- Weighing in at a trim 4oz
- Featuring a versatile 3.6mm stroke
- Smooth black n grey or color blends at 4-5 volts
- Solid black and color packing at around 6 volts
- Outlines happen at around 7+ volts