Aaron Cain Moku-Ti Shader

- CNC Cut Iron Aaron Cain Base with Moku-Ti Bolt-Up Sideplate
- Deluxe Blackened Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Currency Coils
- Long Stroke with a Hard Medium Hit
- Running 105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 13's no problem
- Weighs 6.45 Ounces
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Aaron Cain
- MADE IN THE USA

New Aaron Cain Octet Liner and Shader! Classic Aaron Cain styling mixed with his precision building and tuning resulting in a basic Workhorse version of his famed customs and carved machines.

- New CNC Cut Iron Frame
- Durable Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Black Heat Shrink Coils
- Long Stroke with a Hard Medium Hit
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 13's no problem
- Weighs 6.45 Ounces
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Aaron Cain
- MADE IN THE USA

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader Ver 2.0, based on the OG Sand Cast Iron Roundbacks Aaron did years ago, now CNC cut with a few improvements!

- New CNC Cut Iron Frame
- Durable Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Black Heat Shrink Coils
- Long Stroke with a Hard Medium Hit
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 13's no problem
- Weighs 6.45 Ounces
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Aaron Cain
- MADE IN THE USA

Aaron Cain Zircu-Ti Shader

- CNC Cut Iron Aaron Cain Base with Zircu-Ti Bolt-Up Sideplate
- Deluxe Blackened Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Currency Coils
- Long Stroke with a Hard Medium Hit
- Running 105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 13's no problem
- Weighs 6.45 Ounces
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Aaron Cain
- MADE IN THE USA

Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader Specs:
- Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
- Solid hit that easily pushes 5-15 Mag Groupings
- Runs 100-110 Hz @ 6 Volts Unloaded
- Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
- Deluxe Blackened Textured Finish
- Blackened Workhorse Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils
- 8.5 ounce weight
- Built and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
- 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 20 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

We are very pleased to welcome Adam Ciferri back to the Workhorse team! In honor of his return we are releasing the machine Adam is best known for, his Bulldog Shader, a true classic.

Bulldog Shader Specs:
- Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
- Solid hit that easily pushes 5-15 Mag Groupings
- Runs 100-105 Hz @ 6 Volts Unloaded
- CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
- Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Hardware
- Built and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
- Weighs 7.2 Ounces
- 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 20 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

Adam Ciferri Tetris Shader

- CNC Cut Ductile Iron Frame
- Deluxe Black Finish
- Blackened Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Coils
- Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
- Pushing 5's to 13's with Ease
- Running 105 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Adam Ciferri
- MADE IN THE USA

New Chris Smith Streamliner Shader

- 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
- 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
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Chris Smith
- MADE IN THE USA

SOBA Custom Bolt-Up Shader

• SOBA CNC Bolt-Up Iron Base and Custom SOBA Sideplate
• Deluxe SOBA Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to Tightly Hold Any Tube
• Custom Textured Heavy Duty Black Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware 
• Custom 1" 8 Wrap Custom Coils
• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Great for 5s to 11s
• Great for Quicker Solid Color Work, Turn Down and it will back off for Slower Color Blending
• Runs at 115 Hz at 6V unloaded
• Designed, Built, and Tuned by SOBA
• MADE IN THE USA 

SOBA Custom Bolt-Up Shader

• SOBA CNC Bolt-Up Iron Base and Custom SOBA Sideplate
• Deluxe SOBA Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to Tightly Hold Any Tube
• Custom Textured Heavy Duty Black Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware 
• Custom 1" 8 Wrap Custom Coils
• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Great for 5s to 11s
• Great for Quicker Solid Color Work, Turn Down and it will back off for Slower Color Blending
• Runs at 115 Hz at 6V unloaded
• Designed, Built, and Tuned by SOBA
• MADE IN THE USA 

SOBA Custom Mini Rusto Shader

- CNC Cut Ductile Iron Frame 
- Drilled Out and Lightened Upright 
- Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use
- Textured Black Powder Coat Finish
- Custom Deluxe Blackened Hardware
- Custom 1" 8 Wrap T-Top Coils
- Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
- Pushing 5's to 13's All Day
- Running 110 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
- Weighs 6.8 oz
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by SOBA
- MADE IN THE USA

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
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Marv Lerning

Marv Lerning Metro Shader

- CNC Cut One-Piece Iron Frame
- Black Oxide Finish
- Antiqued Workhorse Brass Hardware
- Black 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils
- Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
- Great All Around Shader
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 9's and Up
- Weighs 8 oz
- Handmade with care in New Zealand
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Marv Lerning

Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader

- CNC Cut Billet Brass Frame with PIKE Stamp
- Deluxe Blackened Workhorse Hardware
- Over Under Rear Binder Setup
- Custom Designed Pike Vise
- 1" 8 Wrap Coils
- Fast Shader /Slow Liner with a Hard Hit
- Running 120 -125 Hz @ 6.5V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's-11's with Ease
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Mike Pike
- MADE IN THE USA

Mike Pike Custom Shader

-  CNC Cut Iron Pike Frame
- Custom Distressed Finish
- Mismatched Deluxe and Currency Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Coils
- Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
- Running 110 Hz @ 6V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 11's No Problem
- Designed, Built, and Tuned by Mike Pike
- MADE IN THE USA