There is provided a system and method for coupling with a shaft. In particular, there is provided a friction shaft coupler that includes a center plate and a plurality of outer plates, wherein the outer plates are configured to abut the center plate. The center plate and the plurality of outer plates each include a shaft bore configured to receive a shaft and a plurality of stub bores. The friction shaft coupler also includes a plurality of stubs, wherein each stub is configured to fit inside one of the plurality of stub bores, the plurality of stubs comprising a plurality of apertures that are perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the stubs. Additionally, the friction shaft coupler includes a plurality of set screws configured to fit inside the apertures of the stubs, wherein the set screws are accessible for adjustment via access holes in the plurality of outer plates.