Where to get new lock plate for nova 1624

[Steven Katzman]

I bought a nova 1624 right before the COVID hit and on my second or third turning, the cast iron tail stock lock plate broke in half and fell on the floor.

I went to novas site to buy a replacement and they’re sold out. Contacted customer support, yup sold out and no clue when they’ll be in stock again.

tried buying a 2.5” “universal” one from lee valley. That works but only in between bed supports since it’s too thick. None on eBay or anywhere else I can find.

Link on teknatools site. https://www.teknatool.com/product/lockplate-tailstock-toolslide/

Thus I have been turning with no tail stock since I don’t really have another option I’ll accept.

Anyone know where I could get one somewhere?? I’m bewildered.

 

[Lars Hansen]

I may be missing a point, but can't you just grind down the not-so-universal plate to the desired thickness with an angle grinder? At least as a temporary solution. If not, then the piece looks like a fifteen minute job for an amateur blacksmith?
Lars

 

[Mark Jundanian]

You may need to fabricate (or have fabricated) one from steel plate. Do you have the fragments for size?

 

[Roger Wiegand]

I'd try using a piece of steel plate as a substitute for the cast iron. If you have a Metal Superstore nearby they will cut if for you, then you just need to drill and tap a hole.

 

[Don Wattenhofer]

Google "Home Shop Machinist" magazine then go to "contact us" to see if there are any subscribers in your area and have them relay your needs to that person. The magazine serves metal working nuts who would probably jump at the chance to help out a wood turning nut.

 

[Steven Katzman]

Thanks for the comments so far. The issue with most is that I do not have the tools or place to grind down the universal one, and I also don't have the stuff to fabricate my own, which is why I'm trying to find one to buy.

Don, I'll check that out, thanks.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Steven,

What is the overall dimensions of the locking plate, I might have one in a box of parts?
Is the center hole threaded or just a passthrough hole?
Length, Width, Thickness, Diameter of center hole

 

[Steven Katzman]

Steven,

What is the overall dimensions of the locking plate, I might have one in a box of parts?
Is the center hole threaded or just a passthrough hole?
Length, Width, Thickness, Diameter of center hole

Mike, I'll pull out the broken piece and get that info to you today. Thanks

 

[Steven Katzman]

Steven,

What is the overall dimensions of the locking plate, I might have one in a box of parts?
Is the center hole threaded or just a passthrough hole?
Length, Width, Thickness, Diameter of center hole

Here it is. It's just shy of 2.5" length/width and it's 13/32" high. That's a tapered hole, no threads. Thanks for your help!

 

[Mark Jundanian]

That just needs a bit of duct tape .

 

[john lucas]

Steve. Take.some photos from a couple.of angles and make a sketch wit all the dimensions as accurate as you can and I will. Build you one. Send them to johnclucas45@gmail.com

 

[Don Wattenhofer]

Here it is. It's just shy of 2.5" length/width and it's 13/32" high. That's a tapered hole, no threads. Thanks for your help!

That looks like a guarantee to fail especially made of cast iron no wonder they were out of stock..

 

[Steven Katzman]

Steve. Take.some photos from a couple.of angles and make a sketch wit all the dimensions as accurate as you can and I will. Build you one. Send them to johnclucas45@gmail.com

Ok john. I’ll do that this weekend. It would be super appreciated!

 

[john lucas]

I had a.Nova.comet and a Nova 3000. If my memory is.correct.the tailstock.lockimg plate.was threaded. I guess they have changed if yours isnt. It was a pain because the plate would often unscrew and the tailstock would then not lock.properly. they should have used a non threaded plate.with friction type of nut .

 

[Mike Johnson]

Does the locking plate need to be square, I have turned a few of these on my metal lathe in different diameters and then drilled the center hole as needed and thread as needed..

 

[Steven Katzman]

Does the locking plate need to be square, I have turned a few of these on my metal lathe in different diameters and then drilled the center hole as needed and thread as needed..

That's a good point. No reason I know of that it needs to be square.

 

[Richard Coers]

Does the locking plate need to be square, I have turned a few of these on my metal lathe in different diameters and then drilled the center hole as needed and thread as needed..

Everyone I know of that had a Jet or Delta midi lathe, replaced the stock round locking plate with a square one because the round ones would not provide enough surface area to keep the tailstock from slipping. Including me.

 

[Mike Adams]

Contacted customer support, yup sold out and no clue when they’ll be in stock again.

I like my 2024, but Nova never planned on anyone needing spare parts. I need the headstock pivot bolt(?) and they aren't stocking them them any longer.

I'm not impressed with Nova's after-purchase support.

My next lathe will be from a company that plans on supporting their hardware for a least a couple of decades.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Someone could most likely turn a new pivot bolt for you on a metal lathe, a basic drawing with dimensions is all they need.

 

[Jim Fisher]

You might contact Rick Herrell for what you need. He made me a square locking plate for my Turncrafter lathe that fixed the tailstock sliding issue.

https://www.penturners.org/threads/custom-made-penturning-tools-accessories.92501/