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Hey guys. I'm looking for more info on Monarch vises. This is what I have so far: The Monarch line was made by Prentiss. Prentiss Vise Co was created by Mason Prentiss of White Creek, NY. He lived from 1872 to 1948. He worked as a gunsmith before working for Hall Manufacturing Co. He ended up...

Prentiss also had a Blake line, after the patents produced by John A. Blake. Here's a couple pictures of his work. The 181 is one of my restored vises. [URL="https://www.google.com/patents/US396066?dq=blake+prentiss&hl=en&sa=X&ei=DkE4VKiLO6njsAT3woGYCw&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAg"]

So, does anyone have any additional info on Monarch?

Yeah Balane, that 51C looks like they just shipped it to you from the factory. Looks awesome!

Np good luck with it!

This one?

Could be an old Morgan. Those are pretty nice too. I agree with drives about the shape. It looks pretty whole, but you'd have to make sure there's no underlying issues.

Hey guys. I'm looking for more info on Monarch vises. This is what I have so far. The Monarch line was made by Prentiss. Prentiss Vise Co was created by Mason Prentiss of White Creek, NY. He lived from 1872 to 1948. He worked as a gunsmith before working for Hall Manufacturing Co. He ended...

68: I have a Yost 203 that I just restored but is significantly younger. My lock down is just a run of the mill carriage bolt. Yost was originally founded in Meadville in 1908. They have moved to two other locations in the past 100 yrs, so your vise has to be an early model. They are still in...

Update on the Prentiss 181: When I removed the nut, I found a previous brazed repair, half of the base was detached, and there was a crack that spanned the entire nut. After a couple hours with a welder and angle grinder, this is what I have. I'm not completely done, but Ive made some good...

Only one side of the jaw is damaged. Sorry, I believe it's called a vise nut. Here are some pictures.

Ok thanks for the info. I'll continue to research. Sorry about the 184 grouseman. If anyone has any more info on the Athol, I would appreciate the help. The Prentiss has a chipped jaw, a bent handle, and a sorry looking screw nut. I may be able to weld the nut and straighten the handle some...

Alright thanks for the tips. Here are some photos

Hello All, I've recently become interested in vintage vises. I have had many questions about them and most of my searches on google have bought me here. Sure sounds like you guys are the experts. I picked up a couple vises at the flea market the other day, and I need your help. The first is a...

ok thanks