JT Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Well I ended up getting this old 7" swivel jaw bench vise today at a small local on line auction for $211.00 its at least 200 lbs. and 31" long closed and 13" tall.. its a monster looking vise in person.. it has no makers mark that can be seen... G-ManBart told me it looks like a Prentiss vise.. thanks for all the info Bart !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Greetings JT, Are you aware that by.pulling the pin it will allow the rear jaw to pivot. A real handy feature. Yep looks like a Prentiss. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forges4three Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Look on the forward most plane of the vise under the screw and handle. It should read "P V CO" and this would make it a Prentiss Vice Company swiveling rear jaw machinist's vise. Otherwise known as a self-adjusting rear jaw vise. In my research, I've only seen the unique profile of the vise jaws ("U" shaped, arranged horizontally) on a Prentiss vise. There are no visible markings on my vise other that unreserved the screw handle. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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