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
- MADE IN THE USA

Mike Pike Mean Mugger B&G Shader
- Blackened Iron Frame
- Deluxe Hardware
- Custom 1.25" Coils
- Tuned Specific for Super Smooth for B&G Shading
- Soft and Quick for Building Layers
- Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
- Running 105-110 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 9's with ease
- Weighs 9 oz
- MADE IN THE USA

NEW Seth Ciferri Micro Jones Shader

- CNC Cut Iron Micro Jones Shader Frame
- Black Zinc Finish
- Black Workhorse Hardware
- Seth Ciferri Side Facing Guillotine vise
- 1" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils
- Medium Slow Speed with a Hard Hit
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 15's All Day
- 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."

Mike Pike Half Cup Shader

- CNC Cut Iron Frame with PIKE Stamp
- Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Antiqued Workhorse Hardware
- 1" 8 Wrap Black Heat Shrink Mini Coils
- Shaders are Quick with a Hard Hit
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's-9's Easy
- Weighing a Mere 6.5 Oz
- MADE IN THE USA

NEW Mike Pike Shader

- CNC Cut Iron Frame with PIKE Stamp
- Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Blackened Workhorse Hardware
- Over Under Rear Binder Setup
- Custom Designed Pike Vise
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Black Heat Shrink Coils
- Slow with a Hard Hit
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 5V Unloaded
- Pushing 5's-13's with Ease
- Weighs 7.2 Oz
- 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
- 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
- MADE IN THE USA

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

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

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 100-110Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
- CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
- Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
- Standard Workhorse Hardware
- 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

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
- 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 95-105Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
- Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
- Deluxe Blackened Textured Finish
- Blackened Workhorse Hardware
- 1.25" 8 Wrap Coils
- 8.5 ounce weight
- 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

Cory Rogers Mini Rusto Shader with Swing Gate Vise

After many years and many updates we are excited to release SOBA's newest version of the Mini Rusto, now built by Cory Rogers!

- CNC Cut Ductile Iron Frame
- Drilled Out and Lightened Upright
- Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use
- Black on Black Finish
- Custom Deluxe Black Hardware
- Deluxe 1" 8 Wrap T-Top Coils
- Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
- Pushing 5's to 13's easy
- Great for Packing in Solid Color, turn down a bit for Color Blends and Whip Shading
- Running 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
- Weighs 6.8 oz
- MADE IN THE USA

*For those that might be wondering, Mini Rustos are now built by Cory Rogers as part of SOBA's partial machine retirement! Same quality, care, and performance the Mini Rusto has always possessed, just built by another one of our highly qualified builders.

Mike Pike Teacup Shader

- Blackened CNC Cut Iron Frame
- 1 1/4" Deluxe 8 Wrap Coils with Gaffers Tape
- Deluxe Antiqued Hardware
- Rear Mount Rear binder
- Smooth with a Solid Hit, running 105-110 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 9's with ease
- Tough and Versatile, a true Workhorse
- Weighs 8.10 oz
- MADE IN THE USA

Limited Seth Ciferri Aluminum Micro Jones Shader Tattoo Machine

- CNC Cut ALUMINUM Micro Jones Shader Frame
- 24k Gold Plated Frame
- Matching Deluxe Gold Plated Hardware
- Side Facing Guillotine vise
- 1" 8 Wrap Custom $2 Bill Coils
- Medium Slow Speed with a Hard Hit
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
- Very Lightweight at a mere 5 oz!
- Pushing 5's to 15's All Day
- 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."