Prentiss #26

[SGHinds]

I went to my first estate sale this past weekend and while looking for some other stuff that was listed in the CL ad, I came across this old vise stuck under some stuff in the guys nasty garage.

Turned out to be a Prentiss #26 vise. When looking for more information on the old girl, I came across this website. Not sure why, but there isn't much information on these vises. So I was hoping the experts here could help shed some light on my find.

I did clean up the rust and grime. I used a soft wire brush on chucked into my drill and went slow. I wanted to make sure the parts functioned correctly and there was nothing broken.

I am wondering if I should keep the vise. To be honest I have a small Wilton bullet vise that serves me well. I am also wondering if I should paint it or leave it in the raw. What would be an estimated value of the vise in the condition it is in?

 

[jonshonda]

Cool vise! No need to create a separate thread for every purchase though, when most the guys who know vises frequent this thread. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44782

But if it were me I would leave it as is, and you are lucky to find a swivel jaw that moves and still has the pin.

 

[SGHinds]

Cool vise! No need to create a separate thread for every purchase though, when most the guys who know vises frequent this thread. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44782

But if it were me I would leave it as is, and you are lucky to find a swivel jaw that moves and still has the pin.

Thank you for the link. WOW, I've got a LOT of reading to do. 3274 pages!!!

I'll have to post over there for more info.

 

[1982fxr]

Not sure I’ve seen a pattern vise with a rear swivel before?

 

[Maui]

The Reed 324 1/2 has the same type of configuration. It's a rear swivel patternmaker's vise, and is quite rare. I own one, and have only ever seen photos of two others.

Maui

 

[SweetD]

 

[LNKMK8]

Super cool vise! What did you pay for it?

 

[SGHinds]

Super cool vise! What did you pay for it?

$25

I am really hoping someone knows a price range I could ask for this. I highly doubt I will ever use it, and would like it to be used by someone who would use it as well as cherish it .

Plus I literally just found got an outstanding deal on an Atlas 3996 metal lathe with stand. I need to pick it up this weekend.

 

[LNKMK8]

That is a great buy; Prices can vary a lot by region; if I were going to put a price on it to sell here in KC, I'd list it at $150. Then again if I had bought that for $25, it would be going with the others in the basement

 

[thehorse13]

1920s pattern vise. You stole it for $25.