Seth Ciferri Cholomatic™ Liner

These are an in between version of the Cholomatic, same frame geometry and perfomance, now with a Lightweight Aluminum rear frame portion and a steel guillotine vise to keep weight over your hand more.

Highlights:

• Black Anodized Aluminum Chopped Cholomatic™ Liner Frame
• Inlaid Blackened Steel Guillotine Vise 
  
• Black Deluxe Hardware
  
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils
  

Specifications:

• Quick with a Soft Hit
  
• Perfect for Stippling and Extra Fine Lines
  
• Running 150- 155 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded
  
• Best Pushing 1's to 3's 
  
• Weighs an evenly distributed 6.4 oz
  

Made in the USA

New Limited Destroy Troy Franklin Liner!

After years of discussing, chipping away, and working on this project; Destroy Troy has resurrected Marv Lerning's Franklin tattoo machine and made it his own! Some serious frame adjustments altering the vise and moving the weight forward over the hand, multiple tweaks and updates, they are now 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:

• Precision Machined Iron Frame
  
• Over-sized Vise designed to keep more weight over your hand to help balance the pull of your clipcord and reduce hand fatigue
• Highly Versatile Vise that can be used with a Left or Right Handed setup!
• Black Destroy Troy Warp Drive Cray Bar
  
• Custom Hand Wound Coils, Black 9 Wrap Front and Pink 7 Wrap Rear
  
• Custom Palleon Panther White Powder Coat
  
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware plus pure Copper Contact
  
• Specialty Stainless Steel Springs that will not corrode
  

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running  around 130-135 Hz Unloaded at 6.5V
• Great for use with 5s to 11s, turn up for 14s
• 7.5 oz Forward Weighted Machine
• Made in the USA

Seth Ciferri Doorbell Liner!

Highlights:

• Laser Cut and Bent Steel English Doorbell Reproduction Frame
  
• Welded Spring Shelf
• Bolt on Deluxe Steel Vise with Slide Mechanism to lock tight on any tube
• Highly Durable, Oxidation Resistant Blackened Finish
• NEW Weighted Armature with Extra Thick Nipple
• NEW Narrow Stainless Rear Spring
• Deluxe Brass Binders
  
• Thick Base for better conductivity and less heat
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom Coils

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running 125-130 Hz at 6V Unloaded
• Pushing 3's to 14's No Problem
• Weighing in at a compact and balanced 7 ounces with weight over hand and little cord pull
  

Made in the USA

Here are a few words from Seth on this new machine:

This is a frame style I’ve been wanting to do for a long time and finally got around to making it happen. Based almost entirely on an English doorbell I found at a flea market, with exact geometry, it hits HARD and can push any liner grouping on very low voltage and amps. PLUS I added in a new vise lock mechanism that holds any tubes.

The response to these new doorbell liners has been overwhelming and exciting. It’s been a long time since I’ve designed and built a machine that gets me this hyped! I think I’ve cracked the code on this one, my friends. Compact and sturdy, built to last a lifetime.  

*Spring Sale $75 off Limited Time Only*

Legacy Edition Dan Kubin V3R Sidewinder

*This is a special run of Sidewinders built with the original V3R Armature Bar for an even heavier hit and slightly different feel from the current version V3R.

"Special Legacy Edition Sidewinder with OG V3R Armature Bar and Springs on the newer updated frame with DK Thumbscrew included! These Legacy machines are a little quieter and geared more towards being effortless with a stronger hit off the tip. These Legacy machines are intended for experienced tattooers, their happy place is for 7-14 Liners.

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.

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:

• 24k Gold Plated Brass Frame (*Finish may vary)
  
• Black DK Thumbscrew and Blackened Brass OG Armature Bar
• 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) **Special note, Legacy Edition machine timing marks are slightly off due to using the OG armature on the newer frames. Down stroke timing mark should sit just outside the timing mark on the high side. If you go much lower you will know as you will make contact with the top of the frame with the armature.
  

• 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. Smaller number setting great for small groupings, large numbers large groupings. Machines are tuned and shipped on the 5 setting, some don't ever adjust this, some do, user preference.
  

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.
  

*Completely black oxided.  *please note that the brass will peak though over time where it sees heavy wear, adding to its character.

For more info please watch the V3R Setup and Tuning Video:

Adam Ciferri Pitbull Liner 

Limited Edition Ugly Green x Black 

A few words from Adam on his history with this machine:
"I think most of you know that I've been making a version of this machine since about 1999, but, I don't know how many of you really know the story of how this machine came to be…

In mid 1999, the first Pitbull outliners were made by chopping down some bulldog shaders. They ran a bit slow and punchy for what I'd call an outliner, but, they definitely did the job. Over the years, there have been a few iterations of this machine, and almost all of them were based on, basically, cutting up a shader and, either making due with the geometry, or adjusting the geometry.

What we have here is the new version I designed for Workhorse Irons. This machine is based on the dedicated geometry that I've wanted for this machine since, just about, day one. It lends itself to a few different liner configurations without needing to apply any hocus-pocus. Small groupings? Sure. Medium groupings? Yes. Big, fat, ig'nunt-ass outlines? Fuck yeah-continually, since 1999! This machine has a great range, but is basically set up to make big fucking outlines, quickly."
Respectfully, Adam C

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
  
• HD Ugly Green Powder Coat Finish
  
• Blackened Deluxe Hardware 
  
• 1.125" 8 Wrap Custom Black Reflective Coils

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
  
• Heavy hit that easily pushes 5's to 11's
  
• Runs 125-130z @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6.4 ounces
  

Made in the USA

SOBA Custom Rusto Liner

This is one of the very few remaining full size Rusto frames in existence, copper plated with a heavy distressed patina finish.

Highlights:

• OG Full Size CNC Cut Ductile Iron Rusto Frame
• Biomech Carved and Frame Finish by Aaron Cain!
• Carved and Blackened Deluxe Hardware
• Custom 1.25" 6 Wrap T-Top Coils with Dyed $5 Bills
  
• Custom Matching Handmade SOBA Washers!

Specifications:

• Medium Quick with a Solid Hit
• Great for Small to Medium Sized Groupings
• Pushes 3's to 9's easy, turn up for 11's
  
• Running 135-145 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
• Weighs 6.8 oz
  

Made in the USA

Limited Edition collaborative machine by SOBA and Mike Pike!

Highlights:

• 2 Piece Frame with Milled Swing Gate Vise and Custom Mike Pike Side Plate Design, built and tuned by SOBA
  
• Custom Green Fade Powder Coat Frame
  
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• Custom 1" 8 Wrap Matching Green and Black Coils
  

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
  
• Running 130 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
• Weighs 6 oz

Made in the USA

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 Hot Pink Powder Coated Bodies 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

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

Limited Edition Hot Pink x Black colorway

Highlights:

• Hot Pink Powder Coated Iron Frame
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" Black Shrink Coils
  
• Swing Gate Vise guaranteed to lock tight on any tube
• Running 110-120 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Pushing 5's to 13's all day
• Weighs 7 oz

Made in the USA

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

Limited Edition Hot Pink x Black colorway

Highlights:

• Hot Pink Powder Coated Iron Frame
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• 1" Black Shrink Coils
  
• Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Tight on Any Tube

Specifications:

• Running 135-140 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Pushing 3's to 11's all day
• Weighs 7 oz
  

Made in the USA

• High-grade Aluminum body precision milled
• Custom Green Anodized Parts with Rainbow Glitter Powder Coated Frame, plus 24k Gold Plated Binders and Wingnut
• 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 tube vice that will bite and hold all disposable and stainless tubes
• Forward facing wingnut that won't ride your hand or get in your way
• 4 mm stroke that works great for color packing, shading and also large groupings lining
• Pushes 5 to 49 mag and 9 to 18 Rounds no problem
• Runs best anywhere between 5 and 10 volts
• Most are lining between 8-10 Volts for larger groupings, 5-9 volts for color packing and B&G work
• Great with Needle on Bar or Cartridges
• Lightweight weighing in at a mere 4.5 oz

New Mike Pike PMA Direct Drive Rotary!

Limited Edition White Disco Gold x Gold colorway

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.

Highlights: 

• Limited Edition Run of White Disco Gold Powdered Coated Aluminum Frames PLUS 24k Gold Plated Motor Cap, Swing Gate Vise, and Hardware.
• High-grade Aluminum body precision milled frames and components
• Clipcord connection
• 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

Specifications:

• 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 at a mere 4.5 oz

Made in the USA

SOBA B&G Race Horse Shader

New B&G Race Horse Shaders machined from Lightweight Aerospace Aluminum with Swing Gate Vises guaranteed to lock tight on any tube! These machines are setup and designed to run quicker and lighter, great for building up layers, doing color blends and portrait work.

Highlights:

• Anodized Featherweight Aluminum Frame
  
• Steel Swing Gate Vise guaranteed to lock tight on all tubes
  
• Deluxe Black Hardware
  
• 8 Wrap 1" Custom Coils
  

Specifications:

• Super Smooth for B&G, Soft and Quick for Building Layers
  
• 115-120 Hz at 6.5 V unloaded
• Weighs 5.4 oz
  
  

Made in the USA

New SOBA V2 Mini Clipper Liner!

New forward weighted version of the Mini Clipper designed and built by SOBA. These machines go above and beyond, providing both superior balance and performance. Made with a thick aerospace aluminum frame to reduce weight while also minimizing vibration and twang, plus an oversized milled navy brass vise and thumbscrew to keep the majority of weight over the artist's hand reducing clip cord pull and hand fatigue.

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Aerospace Aluminum Frame with thick inlaid yoke for proper conductivity
  
• Raw Brass Vise and Thumbscrew
  
• Deluxe Brass Hardware plus Custom Blackened Steel Drop Down Rear Binder 
  
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom SOBA Coils

Specifications:

• Great for Medium to Large Groupings
  
• Medium Speed with a Hard Hit 
  
• Pushing 5's to 14's All Day
  
• Running 130-135 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
  
• Weighing in at a total 6.5 ounces with almost half the weight being the vise and thumbscrew
  

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri Limited Cast Iron Bulldog Shader 

Special Edition Palleon Panther x Gold

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

Highlights:

• Custom Palleon Panther Powder Coat Sand Cast Ductile Iron Frame
  
• Custom Textured Finish
  
• Gold Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Custom Pink 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
•  8.5 ounce weight

Made in the USA