twar Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 I've found a solid-looking bench vise for sale, a PENN 515-1/2, but I have been unable to find more than a couple a references to Penn vises. Does anyone have more details? (I've seen a picture of a 515, but the one for sale is a 515-1/2 ) Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twar Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 Here’s a picture of the #515 1/2. The owner says it weighs just shy of 75 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I can't find anything about that particular vise. Is there something specific you need to know about it, need parts, maybe an specialized jaw or attachment, or? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twar Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 Thank you Frosty. I was just curious about the brand and history of the vise. It looks solid and I’m interested in old vises/tools. When I drew a blank, I thought I had overlooked something so I asked the group. When you too came up empty, I googled Penn and the German word for vise, «Schraubstock», and Bingo! Penn is an Austrian company (penn.at), and they continue make vises to this day. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Oh yeah they still make vises! They make so many vises I don't know what probably 80% are used for. Penn makes all kinds f things from instrumentation to mill cutters and teeth, on and on. I'd like a couple of those vises as shelf displays. They don't say much about their bench vises. Maybe contact them and ask. It looks like a solid anvil from here. is it smooth when you open and close it? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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