SOBA Cast Iron Pilot Liners and Shaders

*NOW WITH SWING GATE VISE! Guaranteed to lock tight on any tube.

After 20+ years of production, numerous machining updates and tuning tweaks, these are the longest running models we sell. With long forgiving geometry, these machines are the tried, true, and consistent Workhorses of tattooing. Built to last a lifetime with little muss or fuss. Great for apprentices figuring out the basics, as well as veterans looking for the feel and performance of an all around solid coil machine.

Highlights:

• Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
  
• Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
  
• Standard Workhorse Hardware
  
• 8 Wrap 1.25" Production Coils
  

Specifications:

• Great All Around Shader
• Long Frame Machine with a Long Stroke and Slow Hard Punch
• Pushes thick powder based pigments with ease
  
• Running 95-100Hz @6.5 Volts Unloaded
  
• Pushes 5-11 Mags Easy
  
• Weighs 7.95 oz
  

Made in the USA

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

Highlights:

• Black Zinc Finished Iron Frame
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" Black Shrink 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

Adam Ciferri Cast Iron Bulldog Shader

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

Highlights:

• Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
• Deluxe Blackened Textured Finish
• Blackened Workhorse Hardware
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils

Specifications:

• 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
• Weighs 8.5 oz

Made in the USA

Mike Pike Brass Jonesy Shader

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Billet Brass Frame with PIKE Stamp
• Deluxe Blackened Workhorse Hardware
• Over Under Rear Binder Setup
• Custom Designed Pike Vise
• " 8 Wrap Gaffer Taped Coils

Specifications:

• Fast Shader /Slow Liner with a Hard Hit
• Running 125 -130 Hz @ 6.5V Unloaded
• Pushing 5's-11's with Ease
• Weighs 8 Ounces

Made in the USA

Cory Rogers Rex Shader

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Antiqued Workhorse Hardware
  
• 8 Wrap Phenolic 1.25" Coils
  

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
  
• Great Shader for Traditional Work
  
• 100-105 Hz. @ 6.5 V unloaded
  
• Pushes 5's to 13 Mags All Day
• Weighs 7.3 oz
  

Made in the USA

Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Micro Jones Shader Frame
  
• Black Zinc Finish
  
• Seth Deluxe Black Hardware
  
• Seth Side Facing Guillotine Vise
  
• 1" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils

Specifications:

• Medium Slow Speed with a Hard Hit
  
• Running 100-105 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  
• Pushing 5's to 15's All Day
  
• Weighs 7.2 oz
  

Made in the USA

A few words From Seth about this machine: 
"These are the culmination of everything I've learned in more than 20 years of building machines; from a comfortable clip cord position, purposeful geometry, ease of maintenance, useful tube vise, to good balance, and everything else in between. They have a wide operating range and are capable of pushing the big stuff with ease or backing off for finesse when executing the most detailed and intricate work. I couldn't be happier with how they've turned out."

New V4 Adam Ciferri Ghost Dog Shader Hybrid

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.

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.

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• 1" Custom Keg Coil
• Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
• Standard 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
• Good for Color Packing or Color Blends
• Weighs 6 oz
  

Made in the USA

Mike Pike Teacup Shader

Highlights:

• Black Zinc CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Standard Blackened Hex Hardware
• 1.25" Deluxe 8 Wrap Coils with Gaffers Tape

Specifications:

• Smooth with a Solid Hit, running 105-110 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
  
• Pushing 5's to 11's with ease
  
• Tough and Versatile, a true Workhorse
  
• Weighs 8.10 oz
  
  

Made in the USA

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.

Highlights:

• New CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Durable Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
  
• Standard Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
  
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Black Heat Shrink Coils

Specifications:

• Long Stroke with a Hard Medium Hit
  
• Running 100-110 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
  
• Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
  
• Weighs 6.45 oz
  

Made in the USA

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
  
• Durable Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
  
• Standard Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
  
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Black Heat Shrink 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

New Chris Smith Streamliner Shader

Highlights:

• 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

Specifications:

• 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
  

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader

Limited Black Purple Flake 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
• Black with Purple Sparkle Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe 24k Gold Plated & Black 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

Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader!

Limited Edition Electric Blue x Gold Hardware

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 Pink Keg Coil
• HD Electric Blue Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe 24k Gold Plated Hardware

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Good for Color Packing or Color Blend
• 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