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Thought I'd post pic of jaws on vise. Thanks Eric and everyone for your help. Unfortunately I forgot to take the "before pics"

Thanks everyone for your help!!! Been in touch with Kevin and also local machine shop. (thanks SweetD). I have some choices now - Thanks again all

Completely understand...

Thanks for you thoughts and ideas... I inherited it from my dad and spent last week restoring it. It was in tough shape. I'd like to try and keep it as original as possible and would like to try and get something made which is harder than brass/aluminum. I don't have specific intentions yet...

Thanks, I hope someone else can pipe in with options. I'm also looking around my area for machine shops but most only do CNC type work with large set up costs.

Hi I am new to this forum, but hope someone can point me in right direction. I just finished restoring a Prentiss 264 1/2 vise. (see pics) I believe this vise is from the earley-mid 40's since it says Meriden CT vs New York. I believe this is when/after Parker vise bought Prentiss. Anyway I...