Office Desk Cam Lock

Office Desk - Cam Lock

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Q: What does a cam lock look like?
A: As shown in the video
Applications: DIY Furniture assembly, Office desk Assembly
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Relevant Background on cam lock: "Knock-down fasteners are a hardware device made for the purpose of constructing butt joints that can be assembled and re-assembled repeatedly (hence knock-down). This type of fastener is very popular in flat-pack furniture, which is typified by items such as book cases and wall units that come in a package of pre-cut and pre-drilled components ready to assemble by a novice. They are also very common in modern modular kitchens....Knock-down fasteners usually consist of cam dowels locked by cam locks, also known as conformat fasteners, installed in adjacent members. The members are brought together and the joint is secured by turning the cam-lock..." ("Butt Joint" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners)
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Relevant Material on Cam Locks: “messed up trying to assemble an IKEA bed. I accidentally pushed the cam lock with the smooth side facing out. Now I have no way to rotate it to tighten the cam lock and bolt to secure the two pieces of wood. How do I remove it? I have attached some images.... Sometimes you can knock them out by striking the wood furniture next to the hole, either with your hand or with a hammer. If using a hammer, put a small piece of wood (like, a chunk of 2x4) against your furniture, then strike this wood. That way it won't mess up the finish on your furniture.Just a few taps. Don't hit it so hard that you break your other connections! :)...” (“Remove cam lock pushed the wrong way into Ikea furniture”, https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/139305/remove-cam-lock-pushed-the-wrong-way-into-ikea-furniture)
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Relevant Insurance coverage:
Faulty workmanship is not covered by insurance but if one’s furniture is damaged from covered perils, coverage is available via...
A. Business equipment coverage

B. Habitational and Commercial property Coverage which covers furniture for certain perils. Check RIBO for more information.
Location: North America

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