SOBA IS BACK! After his 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
This is a special edition run of SOBA Mini Clipper Liners built on Iron frames in limited quantity.
- CNC Cut Iron Frame - Standard Workhorse Red Oxide Finish - Blackened Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use - Black Workhorse Hardware - 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOBA Coils - Great for Medium to Large Groupings, 5s to 13s No Problem - Medium Speed with a Hard Hit - Running 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded - Weighs 7.2 ounces - MADE IN THE USA
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SOBA Custom Sparkle Green Shader
Regular price$400.00 USD
SOBA IS BACK! After his one year 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
2 Piece Frame with Milled Base and Custom Side
Custom HD Sparkle Lime Green Powder Coat Frame
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Custom 1" 8 Wrap Reflective Coils with Custom Handmade Washers
Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
Running 110 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs in at 6 oz
MADE IN THE USA
Workhorse Irons
SOBA Custom Green Liner
Regular price$400.00 USD
SOBA IS BACK! After his one year 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
2 Piece Frame with Milled Swing Gate Vise and Custom SOBA Side
Custom HD Green Powder Coat Frame
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Custom 1" 8 Wrap Reflective Coils with Custom Washers
Medium Slow Speed with a Solid Hit
Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
Running 125 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs in at 6 oz
MADE IN THE USA
Workhorse Irons
SOBA Custom Pink Liner
Regular price$400.00 USD
SOBA IS BACK! After his one year 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
2 Piece Frame with Milled Swing Gate Vise and Custom SOBA Side
Custom HD Pink Powder Coat Frame
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Custom 1" 8 Wrap Reflective Coils with Handmade Custom Washers
Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
Pushing 3's to 9's no problem
Running 145 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs in at 6 oz
MADE IN THE USA
Workhorse Irons
SOBA Custom Race Horse Liner
Regular price$400.00 USD
SOBA IS BACK! After his one year 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
OG Iron Racehorse Liner Frame with 2 Piece Vise from 2016, built and signed 2021
Custom HD Green Powder Coat Frame
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Custom 1" 8 Wrap Reflective Coils with Handmade Custom Washers
Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
Running 135 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs in at 6 oz
MADE IN THE USA
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Special Edition SOBA No 4 Custom Liner - Grape
Regular price$400.00 USD
SOBA IS BACK! After his one year 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
Black CNC Cut Ductile Iron Base with Swing Gate Vise
Custom Matte Grape Anodized Aluminum Frame
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Custom 1" 8 Wrap Reflective Coils
Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
Running 125 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs in at 5.65 oz
MADE IN THE USA
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Special Edition SOBA No 4 Custom Liner - Weed Machine
Regular price$400.00 USD
SOBA IS BACK! After his one year 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
Black CNC Cut Ductile Iron Base with Swing Gate Vise
Custom Green Anodized Aluminum Frame with Laser Etched Pot Leaf Pattern
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Custom 1" 8 Wrap Reflective Coils
Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
Running 125 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs in at 5.65 oz
MADE IN THE USA
Workhorse Irons
Special Edition SOBA No 4 Custom Liner - Weed Machine
Regular price$400.00 USD
SOBA IS BACK! After his one year 2020 Sobbatical, BJ is back building a limited amount of custom coil machines, working on new production, and now making rotary machines!
Black CNC Cut Ductile Iron Base with Swing Gate Vise
Custom Green Anodized Aluminum Frame with Laser Etched Pot Leaf Pattern
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Custom 1" 8 Wrap Reflective Coils
Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
Pushing 5's to 9's no problem
Running 135 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs in at 5.65 oz
MADE IN THE USA
Workhorse Irons
Joshua Bowers Steeldriver Rotary - Green
Regular price$600.00 USD
Introducing the Steeldriver. After over a year of design and testing the Steeldriver is ready. It has proven to be an incredibly capable liner and shader with cartridges and needle tube setup. The stroke characteristics of the Steeldriver are different than the other Bowers models in that it takes the stroke philosophy and mechanical give to the next level. The Steeldriver is more snappy off the tip than any other Bowers machine, it still has that mechanical give that keeps you from feeling like you’re skating on thin ice when lining but it’s ability to drop in lines and color equally well off the tip, middle and back of the stroke are second to none.
The Steeldriver design builds off the phenomenon of the cam quarters as mentioned in my book “The Right Tool For The Job”. This is where I explain that rotary machines have a tendency to want to push skin away from the needles as they are coming down because the needles are slowing down on that last quarter of the cams rotation. Rather than punching the needles in like a coil machine they ease in to the skin. The SC Bobber and the Micro Bobber have both been successful at engineering around this phenomenon but the Steeldriver goes a few steps further and eliminates that last quarter of the stroke altogether, the needles come to a complete stop at terminal velocity. What that gives you is an incredibly balanced and controlled stroke that is more capable of lining off the tips of the needles with both large and small groupings. As a shader the Steeldriver punches ink in to the skin with great efficiency. Black and gray as well as other softer techniques can be achieved with the Steeldriver through practice as well.
Ultimately I engineered the Steeldriver to incorporate the best aspects of well tuned coil machines and rotaries together. It is more coil like than any of the other Bowers machines besides my Steeldriver coils, which is why it shares their name. The Steeldriver is plug and play, it’s designed for anyone coming from either coils or rotaries to be able to hook it up and be comfortable with the machine with very little adaptation time.
Introducing the Steeldriver. After over a year of design and testing the Steeldriver is ready. It has proven to be an incredibly capable liner and shader with cartridges and needle tube setup. The stroke characteristics of the Steeldriver are different than the other Bowers models in that it takes the stroke philosophy and mechanical give to the next level. The Steeldriver is more snappy off the tip than any other Bowers machine, it still has that mechanical give that keeps you from feeling like you’re skating on thin ice when lining but it’s ability to drop in lines and color equally well off the tip, middle and back of the stroke are second to none.
The Steeldriver is a powerhouse of a machine. It has the most coil like hit of any other model. With it’s adjustable yoke you can have a slow super punchy stroke or a tighter snappy stroke. Great for cartridges and needle tube, designed for both lining and shading, and makes a great stipple shader as well. This machine will pack color and run a large grouping lines effortlessly.
The Steeldriver design builds off the phenomenon of the cam quarters as mentioned in my book “The Right Tool For The Job”. This is where I explain that rotary machines have a tendency to want to push skin away from the needles as they are coming down because the needles are slowing down on that last quarter of the cams rotation. Rather than punching the needles in like a coil machine they ease in to the skin. The SC Bobber and the Micro Bobber have both been successful at engineering around this phenomenon but the Steeldriver goes a few steps further and eliminates that last quarter of the stroke altogether, the needles come to a complete stop at terminal velocity. What that gives you is an incredibly balanced and controlled stroke that is more capable of lining off the tips of the needles with both large and small groupings. As a shader the Steeldriver punches ink in to the skin with great efficiency. Black and gray as well as other softer techniques can be achieved with the Steeldriver through practice as well.
"Now with an updated weighted impact screw! I found that it helps with the stability of the hit, and improved overall performance. Also, please note the rubber band position is another simple tuning element. For lower volt operations, or harder hit, position the band pointing slightly up. This will reduce return spring tension thus making it operate better at slower speeds and decreasing the amount of give. Bonus is less strain on the rubber band.
Previous updates to the V3R include adding the coveted DK thumbscrew, moving the impact screw (the most crucial and misunderstood tuning element) to the front end of the armature bar and added a hardened steel impact pin so the machine will be easier to reset, and will hold its tune much longer. I also used a few tricks from the V7 to reduce spitting and make it hit a bit more rigid on the low end and added the backer springs as well to prevent spring breakage.
These updates are in addition to the 2019 updated version which still has the same dependable and proven geometry as the original v3, but now revisited and remastered with subtle differences to improve overall performance. 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). 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."
Thanks for looking - Dan.
Machine Specs:
Limited Chalk Pink Powder Coated Brass Frames
24k Gold Plated Parts
24k Gold Plated Motor Cover
DK Thumbscrew, new Armature Bar, and updated Stroke Wheel for improved performance
The renowned rotary liner. Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
The motor is the same as the V2-V4 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time. It has been a favorite of the long time Sidewinder collectors.
Vice-Lock that 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
Machine Setup:
Standard Needle on Bar: wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. It is recommended that you use Thick Rubber Bands and Dan's Perfect Nipples.
Cartridges: wrap a rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension. Thick or standard rubber bands both work, it will just depend on the tension of the cartridge membrane or band to determine with rubber band provides the proper counter resistance.
For more info please watch the V3R Setup and Tuning Video:
Limited Mike Pike x Destroy Troy Teacup Liner - Black & Gold
Regular price$605.00 USD
Limited Mike Pike x Destroy Troy Teacup Liner - Black & Gold
Special limited edition collaborative machines by Mike Pike and Destroy Troy! This has been in the works for quite a while, but after many frame adjustments, tweaks and updates, they are dialed in and ready. Very smooth running, extremely well balanced, and sturdy, these forward weighted machines are finely tuned and built for years of trouble free use.
Highlights:
Thick Aluminum Teacup Frame with various updates to help with overall long-term strength and vibration reduction
Chunky Jonesy Style Steel Vise designed to keep more weight over your hand to help balance the pull of your clipcord and reduce hand fatigue
Blackened Spring Shelf Yoke for Superior Connectivity
24k Gold Plated Contact Screw
Stainless Springs
Specifications:
Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
Running around 135 Hz Unloaded at 6.5V
Great for use with 3s to 9s, turn up for 11s
7.5 oz Forward Weighted Machine
Made in the USA
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Dan Kubin Swingliner V2 School Bus Bumblebee
Regular price$770.00 USD
Introducing the Remastered Swingliner!
Expect more performance, reliability, and ergonomics.
Like its predecessor, the polarity of the clipcord determines if the hit is harder or softer. The difference being that the hit is now much crispier and precise. It has a nice give to it to accompany the crispy punch, making for a very efficient yet non-invasive hit.
The Ergonomics have been greatly increased by lowering the center of gravity, and shifting the mass to the front of the machine.
Since the first incarnation of the Swingliner, followed by the DMC, I have learned many tricks and much more about the unique cam concept to bring you the most dependable, simple to use, high performance cartridge machine yet!
No nipples, no rubber bands, no tuning, no bullshit.
Limited Mike Pike PMA Direct Drive Rotary - Palleon Panther White
Regular price$425.00 USD
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.
- Limited Edition Run of Palleon Panther White with Blackened Motor Cap, Swing Gate Vise, and Hardware. -High-grade Aluminum body precision milled frames and components - 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
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Dan Kubin Mojobox V2.2 - Black Brass
Regular price$825.00 USD
Dan Kubin Mojobox V2.2
Newly remastered, this is the 2nd variant of the 2nd generation of the Mojobox. New spring setup that enhances performance, punch, adjustability, and makes it more cartridge friendly!
Now with more versatility and ease of hit adjustment throughout the tattoo. It is more ergonomic, more reliable, and most of all, more performance focused than its predecessor. It is a punchy coil like machine with the reliability and ergonomics of a rotary.
The focus of its design is to be more like a shader/packer that can also line well, whereas the Sidewinder is more of a liner that can shade. If you prefer more punch at a slower to medium speed, this is a great option. Excellent for fine line, black and grey, color packing with any size mag. Can drive 14 liners, if you prefer to “set the needle into the skin” whereas the Sidewinder prefers to have the needle floated across the skin.
The Remastered Mojobox has a numbered upstroke wheel (same as the V3r) which allows for a wide range of versatility throughout the hit once in the 5.3 and up voltage ranges. Simply turn the stroke wheel for a longer or shorter stroke. The 5 setting is middle of the road and what most people use. Turn up towards 9 for longer srtroke and down towards 1 for shorter stroke.
Intended for standard needle on bar. For cartridges, you may use a rubber band to negate the tension by pulling the rubber band over the top of the armature. Needle on bar will have more hit and cartridges will be slightly subdued and less aggressive which is the nature of a cartridge.
Typical operating range: 4 - 6 volts, sweet spot for most is 5 Volts on the 5 setting.