This machine kit comes with parts to build as either a liner or a shader. Kit includes all parts needed to build a great tattoo machine...but, it does not include the skills to build a great tattoo machine, sorry not sorry :)
CNC Cut Iron Mini Rusto Frame
Black Zinc Finish
Deluxe Blackened Hardware
Spring Loaded Swing Gate Vise
1" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils
Liner and Shader Armature Bars
4 Spring Sets with each kit
All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches
Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)
Alignment Tool included
Weighs 6.8 oz
Liner typical specs:
Very Light and Quick with a Solid Hit
Great for Smaller to Medium Sized Groupings
Pushing 3's to 9's easy
Running 140-145 Hz @ 6.5 V Unloaded
Shader typical specs:
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
Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture. We recommend picking one up if you do not have one, it is by far the best way to assemble your armature bar and springs with proper alignment and tightness.
Black on Black version of Juan's classic OG Liner.
CNC Cut Iron Frame
HD Custom Black Finish
Deluxe Black Hardware
1.25" 6 Wrap Standard Electrical Tape Coils
Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to lock tight on any tube
Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
140-145 Hz at 6.5 V Unloaded
Weighs 7.2 Ounces
Pushing 3-11's Easy
Eternal Ink
Mocha 1 oz
Regular price$14.00 USD
Workhorse Irons
Dan Kubin V3/24 Sidewinder - Black Brass CC
Regular price$805.00 USD
NEW Dan Kubin V3/24 Sidewinder!
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. These machines can be used with or without the Tensioner, it is detached by simply removing the thumbscrew and taking it off the machine.
Aside from the added Needle Bar Tensioner, this new version of remastered V3 Sidewinder is dialed in and updated with various improvements to increase machine longevity and consistency.
The V3/24 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.
Machine Specs:
Black Brass Frame with Black Hardware(*Finish may vary)
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:
Needle Bar Tensioner - 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 and then tightening when you reach desired tension.
Rubber Band alternative setup - Loosen / remove thumbscrew to take the needle tensioner off. Then when setting up the machine, 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.
"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:
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.
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!
SOBA 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 again by SOBA!
- CNC Cut Ductile Iron Frame - Drilled Out and Lightened Upright - Swing Gate Vise with and Internal Spring for ease of use - Black Zinc 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
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.
Workhorse Irons
ROVER R-1 Designed for Dan Kubin - Musotoku Battery Pack
Regular price$395.00 USD
This wireless battery was designed in collaboration with Dan Kubin. It has been specially crafted to harness the full potential of Dan Kubin machines. Each Battery Pack comes with 2 batteries and a charger!
What’s New
The most remarkable difference with the normal ROVER R-1 is that this model works down to 2.5V for precise works. The second most important change has been made to the NITRO jumpstart that now it is configurable (on/off), so you can configure it to activate it or not. The jumpstart now is also Adaptive, which means that it gradually decreases the speed of the jumpstart as the machine voltage decreases. This enhances the startup feel while respecting the motor speed regime.Best of all! This Model is 100% compatible with the rest of tattoo machines that work from 5 to 12V. You can use normally in your pen machines if you want.
Replaceable Cells
The ROVER R-1 is powered by easily replaceable Li-ion batteries, ensuring non-stop tattoing with spare batteries always ready to keep you focused on your work. Simply put: when you need a recharge, swap in a fresh battery and keep working.
Design
We’ve focused on what matters to you most:
Consistent power regardless of battery percentage
Compact size
Durable connectors, and
our iconic aerospace-grade aluminum design. All with simplicity in mind.
And of course, travel hassle-free with Rover’s removable battery, approved for air travel.
Specifications
2.5V to 12V voltage output adjustable in 0.1V
NITRO pulse Configurable and Adaptive for Dan Kubin machines
Power Level: Always maintained without decreasing no matter what’s the battery percentage
Health Monitoring: >1,000 checks/sec to ensure that your tattoo machine is running smoothly
**Lock-down machines from Canada now available at a discounted price!
We closed our Canadian branch early on during the extended lock-downs in Canada and we were unable to retrieve them or cross the border until recently. These are all brand new machines, they have just been sitting boxed up in Canada since the early days of Covid in 2020. They are dated 2018/2019 and run as they should with no wear or corrosion. Sales are final, but warranties still do apply.
Seth Ciferri Mini Fastback Shader
- CNC Cut Iron Mini Fastback Shader Frame - Black Zinc Finish - Black Workhorse Hardware and Coin Thumbscrew - Spring Loaded Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to Lock Down on Any Tube - 1" 8 Wrap Workhorse Coils - Medium Speed with a Hard Hit - Running 105-110 Hz @ 6 V Unloaded - Pushing up to 13's Easy - Weighs 7.2 oz - MADE IN THE USA
Stable Color
Turquois- 2 oz
Regular price$15.00 USD
Turquois - 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.