JTknives:
After I read your post, I realized that I was quite familiar with this style of lathe Change Gear. Over the years, I have posted the
history of the lathe these were used on. These are the change gears for a J.J. McCabe Double Spindle Lathe, the 26-48 Heavy Pattern model. You will notice that the Casting Number is 26-48 L, to designate the Heavy Pattern model. The two other Casting Numbers will start 24-40 and 26-44, both for earlier, lighter models. My Heavy Pattern model is equipped with factory risers and a factory motor drive. With the risers it will swing 32 inches on the lower spindle and 54 inches on the upper spindle and 12 feet between centers.
If you decide that you would like to sell any of the changes gears, send me a list of the casting numbers and the price per gear. I
don't have a complete set of change gears and I am always looking for spares to keep the old beast running.
Hendeyman