Nova 3000 Keeper Plate hopelessly jammed

[Dan Appel]

The Keeper Plate on my Nova 3000 is hopelessly jammed. I have tried numerous way to take it out to no avail.

I know that it is hardened steel, but if I take my Sawsall with a bimetal blade, can I saw down in the slot and tri to take it out in pieces?

Any other suggestions?

[Dave Keele]

I would not use a Sawsall. Can I assume you removed the set screw?

https://teknatool.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/19000038293-quill-jammed-or-will-not-slide-into-tailstock-body-all-the-way-1624-dvr-xp-dvr-3000