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  1. 05-09-2017, 5:13 PM #1
    Ricc Havens
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    Nova Faceplate question

    I came across a Nova 3-inch faceplate. But, the grub/set screw was lost. Does anyone know what size it takes? I tried calling Nova and after being on hold for over an hour and listening to their "our lines are currently busy - leave a message and we will return the call within 48 hours" I gave up.

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  3. 05-09-2017, 8:54 PM #2
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    When I'm in a situation like that I just take the faceplate to Home Depot and try screws until I find the one that fits....did that with my Kelton handle recently for a set screw I lost and got a new one in no time...
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  4. 05-10-2017, 9:49 AM #3
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    OOPS! I should have mentioned that I don't drive due to a vision issue. So, when I get a taxi to go to the hardware store I like to be prepared and know exactly what to buy. That way I spend less time getting all the stuff I need on that trip and therefore not waste time and money having the taxi wait while I try different screws. Or, I sometimes order small items with other stuff off amazon with my prime free shipping.

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    Ricc I can't help you with the grub screw size (my guess would be M8 x 1.25 though) but I can recommend getting a thread ID kit. I've found it pretty helpful especially when making shopping lists for small parts. eBay is a good source for oddball fasteners, too.
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    You should probably just contact Nova and ask them.
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    None of my faceplates have the screws since I have never needed to use one in reverse.
    I did check with my Nova inserts and chuck jaw screws; the 6mm will also fit the faceplate.
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    get yourself a friend with a set of sae and metric taps
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  9. 05-11-2017, 10:49 AM #8
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    It's an M6 screw. If it's allowed, here's a link for Nova spare parts that shows screws and the grub screw : http://www.novatoolsusa.com/NOVA-Chu...pares-NSFK.htm
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    My local hardware store has sets of nuts and bolts you can use to test it. Maybe yours does too.
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  11. 05-12-2017, 10:01 AM #10
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    thanks guys!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ricc Havens View Post
    I came across a Nova 3-inch faceplate. But, the grub/set screw was lost. Does anyone know what size it takes? I tried calling Nova and after being on hold for over an hour and listening to their "our lines are currently busy - leave a message and we will return the call within 48 hours" I gave up.

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    Ricc, if you haven't solved this by Sunday [Saturday night], I can take mine down to our local Ace hardware and check the size.
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  13. 05-13-2017, 9:17 AM #12
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    Thanks Jamie but Art Moore was able to provide the info needed.

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