Dan Kubin Needle Bar Tensioner

The most significant update to the V3/24 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. 

The V3/24 Tensioner can be used on all versions of Dan Kubin V3Rs, 2019 to 2024. 

Needle Bar Tensioner Specifications:

• Lightweight Aerospace Aluminum Arm with precision made custom bearing
• Creates necessary needle bar tension for stability, eliminating the need to use a Rubber Band
• Moves forward and backwards, in and out of position easily by loosening and tightening the thumbscrew
• When setting up your needle and tube, position Needle Tensioner in desired position depending on the amount of tension you want to add to the needle bar. 
• Adjust position by loosening the thumbscrew, pull arm back and then tighten when you reach desired tension. 

Upgrade Step by Step: 

1. Loosen and remove the thumbscrew
2. Insert thumbscrew into hole in Needle Bar Tensioner
3. Re-insert thumbscrew into frame with Tensioner bearing facing inwards (see picture)
4. Ensure Vise Slide is in correct position, so the thumbscrew easily threads into Slide
5. Tighten with Needle Bar Tensioner in desired position

**OG V3R and V3/23 SPECIAL NOTE - Use of this Tensioner instead of Rubber Bands will noticeably increase the strength of your machine. If it is hitting too hard using the Needle Bar Tensioner, simply adjust your voltage and turn the machine down and adjust stroke wheel setting as needed to accomplish desired speed / hit. 

Workhorse A1 Slideback Tattoo Machine Frame

• CNC Cut Iron Frame
  
• Designed by Mike Pike, modeled off a classic A1 Tattoo Machine
  
• Raw Finish ready for paint, powder coat, plating or oxide
  
• Geometry for 1.25" Coil Liner or Shader
  
• Swing Gate Vise with extra screws to work with 1.25" coils or with a yoke and 1" coils
  
• Weighs 2.8 oz

Frame and Swing Gate Vise parts only, no other parts or tools included.

Made in the USA

Workhorse Standard Rebuild Kit, enough hardware to rebuild 2 machines, kit includes:
- 1 Pair 8 Wrap Coils
- 1 Pair Mini 8 Wrap Coils
- 2 Coil Kits
- 2 Binding Post Sets
- 1 Liner Medium A-Bar(1 5/8" Bar, 1/4" Nipple, 11 grams)
- 1 Shader Short A-Bar(1 1/2" Bar, 1/4" Nipple, 13 grams)
- 1 Replacement Tube Vise
- 2 Screw Kits
- 20 Black Washers
- 10 Nylon Beads
- 2 Soba Shader Spring Sets
- 2 Soba Liner Spring Sets
- 1 Hardware Storage Box

Deluxe Rebuild Kit includes:
- 2 Pair of Workhorse 8 Wrap 1.25" Coils
- 2 Pair of Workhorse Mini 8 Wrap 1" Coils
- 2 Replacement Tube Vices
- 4 Binding Post Sets
- 40 Black Washers
- 20 Nylon Beads
- 4 Screw Kits (16 - 1/2", 8 - 1/4", 4 - 1", 4 Antiqued Wing Nuts, 1 - 9/64" Allen Wrench)
- 1 Deluxe Spring Set: 9 Rears (3 0.015, 3 0.018, 3 0.02) plus 18 Fronts - 6 Short, 6 Medium, and 6 Long (2 0.015, 2 0.018, 2 0.02 of each length)
- 2 Workhorse Shader Short Armature Bars (1 1/2" Bar, 1/4" Nipple)
- 2 Workhorse Liner Medium Armature Bars (1 5/8" Bar, 1/4" Nipple)
- 4 Coil Kits (4 Capacitors, 20 Shims, 8 - 3/8" Screws, 8 Solder Lugs, 4 feet of Wire Insulator)
- 1 Organizer Box

Discount price saves you $60 in hardware.

Here they are, all of our available thumbscrews that our builders typically use on Workhorse machines and customs.

Black Thumbscrews are laser cut steel welded on 8-32 blackened precision screws and each include two black steel washers.

Workhorse Coin Thumbscrews are made from custom stamped brass Workhorse coins welded on 8-32 blackened precision screws and each include two black steel washers. 

Key Thumbscrews are made from old brass keys that we cut and then weld on 8-32 blackened precision screws and include two black steel washers. *May vary from picture, each key is different, no two thumbscrews are the same.

Official DK Thumbscrew - 8-32 Thread, Full 5/8" Length, compatible with most Kubin Vise Styles.

Dan Kubin Replacement Accessory Kit includes the following:

• 1.5MM Allen Key
• 5/64" Hex Key
• Taper Pin (used to open up/ensure your needle bar loop is the correct size)
  
• Dan Kubin Universal Sidewinder Spring
• 20 Dan Kubin Perfect Nipples

All of our Contact Screws are now available! Precision made in house from the highest quality materials with a trade standard 8-32 thread to fit all of our binders. Options are as follow, listed as they appear in the picture left to right:

• Short Knurled Copper Contact
  
• Knurled Copper Contact Screw
• Deluxe Copper Contact with Hole to easily adjust with a needle bar
• Large Knurled Copper Contact
• Silicon Bronze Flat Head Contact
• Silver Contact Screw

All Workhorse armature bars now available!

In the past we have reserved some of these specialty a-bars for only our builders, but per numerous requests we have now decided to open them up for anyone to use.

Precision milled from 1018 Steel, these are the same high quality bars our builders have used for years and continue to use on their Workhorse models as well as their various custom machines. Produced in house with quality and care.

Armature bars are listed in the order they appear in the picture from Left to Right.

Workhorse Small O-Rings

Ideal for use as spacers on Armature Bar nipples. Also applicable for use on Dan Kubin Sidewinder Armatures to silence them.

Softer than standard Buna-N O-rings for a better seal in low-pressure applications, these are also resilient and offer excellent tear resistance. They resist hydraulic oils and motor oil. These O-rings have a round profile and are suitable for a wide range of static and dynamic sealing applications.

5/64 ID, 13/64 OD. 50A Soft Durometer.

Available in 10 packs or 100 packs.

Workhorse Armature Bar Grommets (100) offered in 3 different levels of hardness

- White = Soft

- Black = Medium

-Clear = Hard

 

Workhorse Needle Bar Grommets (100)

Deluxe Brass Binding Post Set

High quality brass, precision milled to trade standard measurements of 0.625" length and 0.375" diameter. Rear Binder is designed for Horizontal use.

Each set includes the front and rear binder, brass washers, fiber washers, screws, nylon bead, and knurled Copper Contact Screw.

Deluxe Brass Binding Post Set

Antiqued high quality brass, precision milled to trade standard measurements of 0.625" length and 0.312" diameter. Rear Binder is designed for Horizontal use.

Each set includes the front and rear binder, brass washers, fiber washers, screws, nylon bead, and knurled Copper Contact Screw.