New DK Swift Tip System!  

This is a new and convenient way to use standard needles with a metal grip to maintain the rigid feel and counterweight of a steel tube. If setup correctly, this system allows for a proper barrier from cross contamination without use of an autoclave. It is still recommended to wipe the grip with a sterilant between uses as you would your work station. 

Quick and easy setup for standard needle on bar use with much less vibration than standard disposable tubes. Less vibration means less harm to your hands, tendons, and overall body stress for greater longevity and health. 

Utilizing a metal grip and small click in plastic tips, this system creates much less waste...about 95% less plastic than most disposable grips! 

DK Swift Tips - 11 Mag - Box of 24 Tips (Grip Not Included)

*Must be used with DK Swift Tip Grip

These tips have great visibility and come to a nice point.  The biggest benefit is being able to see more needle even when you don't have a lot of needle hanging out.

The shape of the mag tip allows for mor visbility at the end of the tip.  The side wall is beveled back so there is no exess material on the edges. This allows for getting a more precise "cut in" near lines and tight spaces.

Fits 9 mags.

These tips are hydrophobic and have an antimicrobial additive in them. That said, you may need to check with your local health dept for protocol on single use plastic products used in the tattooing process.. (such as ink caps)

*blister packaged tips coming soon

Made in house at DK Rotary in Kansas City MO, USA

Better tools to make better tattoos.

New Workhorse Irons Long Sleeve T-Shirts designed by Guy Le!

Quality NAFTA approved Black t-shirt with Guy Le original imagery. Large front chest, plus sleeve prints.

Comfortable fit, not too tight, not too loose. Enjoy.

Red- 2 oz. Twist Top Bottle 

Stable Color Traditional Pigment is a powder pigment based ink, it is a bit thicker and based off traditional recipes that have been used to mix ink for years. If you know how to tattoo with a thicker powder pigment based ink, you will be stoked, it's super opaque and heals out bright, and can be cut down a bit if need be.....if you don't know how to tattoo with thicker pigment, we recommend trying our Eternal Inks.

Stable Color Inks have been researched and field tested to ensure quality and workability. The vehicle is made up of distilled water, 99.9% pure glycerin (vegan safe), and 99% ISP alcohol - No Surprises or Extra Ingredients. From bright solid fields, to pastel hues, to muted painterly tones. These inks are formulated for maximum flexibility, achieving the results you desire.
MADE IN THE USA

*Now Standard with New Labels that include a Full Ingredient List, Batch Number, and Expiration Date.

New DK Swift Tip System!  

This is a new and convenient way to use standard needles with a metal grip to maintain the rigid feel and counterweight of a steel tube. If setup correctly, this system allows for a proper barrier from cross contamination without use of an autoclave. It is still recommended to wipe the grip with a sterilant between uses as you would your work station. 

Quick and easy setup for standard needle on bar use with much less vibration than standard disposable tubes. Less vibration means less harm to your hands, tendons, and overall body stress for greater longevity and health. 

Utilizing a metal grip and small click in plastic tips, this system creates much less waste...about 95% less plastic than most disposable grips! 

DK Swift Tips - 13 Mag - Box of 24 Tips (Grip Not Included)

*Must be used with DK Swift Tip Grip

These tips have great visibility and come to a nice point.  The biggest benefit is being able to see more needle even when you don't have a lot of needle hanging out.

The shape of the mag tip allows for mor visbility at the end of the tip.  The side wall is beveled back so there is no exess material on the edges. This allows for getting a more precise "cut in" near lines and tight spaces.

Fits 9 mags.

These tips are hydrophobic and have an antimicrobial additive in them. That said, you may need to check with your local health dept for protocol on single use plastic products used in the tattooing process.. (such as ink caps)

*blister packaged tips coming soon

Made in house at DK Rotary in Kansas City MO, USA

Better tools to make better tattoos.

Includes one front or rear fully punched Stainless Steel 18 gauge front and rear springs.

Stainless Steel Liner Medium Front

Spring Stainless Steel Short Rear

Stainless Steel Long Rear Spring

Stainless Steel Short Forked Rear

NEW Dan Kubin V3/23 Sidewinder with RCA!

 "The V3/23 follows the same concept as the past V3r, but with a focus on what makes a Sidewinder a Sidewinder.  Hard hitting, effortless, and zippy.  -Intended for experienced artists who don’t want to mess around.

The 23 model is more reminiscent of the original V3r from 2019, but with some enhancements in the tuning longevity. 

We stripped it down a little more, and added in the extra performance.
The stroke wheel has been simplified with having 3 timing marks instead of numbers. The marks are of different lengths, with the longest mark signifying the longer stroke range, a middle mark that is the default setting, and a short mark to signify the shorter stroke range.

The sound of the machine has been enhanced in comparison to the 2nd and 3rd variation V3r. Plus the machine now sits a little lower, providing more ergonomics."

Thanks for looking - Dan.

• RCA version is wired for the harder hit mode only using RCA connection. If using a clip cord on this version, they are wired opposite of the standard clip cord version, use Positive side DOWN for hard hit, Positive up for a more muted hit.
• This RCA motor housing was designed around a Critical Universal battery pack, but fits with most battery packs I have tried, such as Musotoku, Ink Claw, and Papa.
• This will also work good with a right-angle RCA cord.
• Clip Cord option still works, it is just wired backwards.
• The position of the battery makes the machine’s balance point much more forward, like a pen.

Machine Specs:

• Raw Polished Aluminum Frame with Blackened Hardware
  
• Featherweight Aluminum version provides the same performance weighing in a couple ounces less than the Brass version at about 3.5 ounces
• 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 and V7 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)

• Marked 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.
  

V3R and V3/23 Sidewinders are engineered, designed, and tested by Dan, milled in his most trusted machine shop in Kansas City, then built by DK certified trained technicians at the Workhorse facility in Michigan. All other models are built by Dan and his team in Kansas City. V3/23s go through rigorous QC checks and are all ran through our testing machine to lightly break in. One year warranty on all models. V3R and V3/23 are serviced by Workhorse, all others are serviced by Dan or one of his certified technicians found on his website

**Do not connect power to the RCA plug and Clip Cord connection at the same time, it may cause damage to your power supply, battery, and or machine.