Camlocks (Locking Screws) Explained | How Cam Locks Work on Flat Pack Furniture

[@HanDIYman007]

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[@Kenobeez]

I just moved in in a new apartment and had these cam locks ,I was gonna go nuts and use different method to screw the planks. You saved my night man ,great video.❤

[@cutuchell538]

You saved my life with this video, I was about to give up on my new desk, I was about to ask help from my bf, but with this video I could finished everything by myself

[@mylifeisslow959]

I just wanted to say thank you! I never put a table together and the one I got didn't come with directions, but now I can say I have a new desk!

[@drellablue]

Thank you so so much my mum and I were both almost in tears of frustration but this helped tremendously

[@adrigl3371]

This helped me disassemble my neighbor's bookshelf, she couldn’t disassemble it herself, because she didn’t know how these “camlocks” worked and neither did I, but thanks to you, now I know, and now the bookshelf is disassembled, thank you for the video!

[@HanDIYman007]

You're welcome 🤗

[@adventuremasarira7733]

Life saver. I just finished assembling my study desk and this video helped a lot

[@tenshi7478]

Same except it was a dresser my brain felt so smooth

[@che8527]

Bless you for teaching me this because I would’ve never figured out how to build my night stand

[@tazgirlg5062]

I love flat pack kits and cams. I'm 70 yrs old. By myself, I tore the decrepit wire closet out of my walk in closet and installed a beautiful closet kit with lots of hanging and drawers. I also installed a large mirrored vanity, and tall cubes with rod for long dresses. Battery light weight dril with bits and a good screwdriver is needed.

[@HanDIYman007]

Sounds like a great project!

[@summertakacs-michaelsonch8842]

Thank you so much! I came here to find out how a camlock and bolt set works while assembling a desk! Bless you for sharing!!!

[@jennea9885]

Thank you HanDIYman 007! I was putting together a pantry and I could not understand the camlocks. Your video helped so much.

[@HanDIYman007]

Am glad my video helped 👍🥳

[@johndeyoung9230]

Great video, I have to assemble some cabinets I watched some videos on KZbin but couldn’t wrap my head around what was happening now it’s simple after watching this. Thanks man.

[@kavoral.2683]

This is the only video that actually helped us thanks again!

[@BeautifulThingsGodhasmade]

thank you so much for showing me how to use this LOL . I had sat here for a half hour trying to figure it out LOL. Great job ! Thanks you earned a new Sub too.

[@sjmsutherland]

Thank you so, so much!! Was really having trouble trying to put desk up, I'd put the camlocks in first and couldn't figure out why they weren't locking!! You saved me returning the desk....now my daughter has a desk!! 🙂

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad I could help!

[@HeartSoulLeake]

Thank you. We were recently doing this, and the camlock kept releasing the outer frame panel. We couldn't figure out how to remove the camlock to analyze the problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated appreciated. ❤

[@DontNeedToKnow84]

Are you supposed to turn the nut 180 degrees? That's what my IKEA manual said, but it took a good bit of strength to tighten it the whole 180 degrees, so I want to make sure I didn't budge the lock or something.

[@HanDIYman007]

typically you turn it clockwise and should lock at 180 degrees. BUT there are camlocks where the pointy tip is at the opposite side -- in this case, you have to turn it 180 degrees BUT counter-clockwise. sometimes, it is hard to turn because you haven't pushed in the screw deep enough and the screwhead is catching/snagging on the camlock tip.

[@pierrex3226]

Just tighten by hand until it's tight and panels are flush. If you apply excessive force you can damage the panels, the screws, and then, you're F'ed.

[@IanArcasCanillas]

This DIY videos teach me a lot, thank you.

[@HanDIYman007]

You're welcome Ian👍

[@annisachoir373]

thank u man! u really saved my sister's life. she's just dying of this thing :)

[@toyang..]

thank you very much! i had to assemble a table i bought from shopee and was starting to regret it because of how difficult it was lol

[@Aylezhong]

Hello, thank you for the explanation, but why is mine loose after installing it? Even though it has been turned tight

[@troyjusticecabrera7284]

This is the first video recommended after I searched the brand of the screw/nut (whatever it’s really called) I was able to put together my GF’s table. Thank you so much, sir!

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad I could help!

[@SargenSmee]

Thanks for this clear explanation. I was trying to put a flat pack trolley together, took one look at the fitting and thought what do I do with this?

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad I could help

[@SargenSmee]

@@HanDIYman007 do you have a video on these hinges? The flat pack assembly pictures are too small for me to work it out.

[@HanDIYman007]

@@SargenSmee closest thing I have is this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGrMc6uQYpZjfc0

[@clemsmith2253]

my kit came with pre finished nuts. Are these necessary? the bolts are threaded. the pre inserted nut just seems redundant

[@JuliaInMerica]

So glad to find you video: I was scratching my head for 2 days trying to figure out those screws😄

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad I could help!

[@shreyasrajesh4724]

Absolutely fantastic video! I was struggling for a while, and then I watched this and figured it out in three minutes. Thank you, sir!

[@HanDIYman007]

You're very welcome!

[@youngd3niro824]

Pinoy power ✊🏽. Haha I'm disassembling a table at work and you've helped quite a bit in terms of cam lock functionality and mechanics. Thanks dude! 🙏

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad I could help!

[@MMyers2024]

Possibly the most useful video I’ve seen

[@cavendishcavendish1367]

Oh ! Glad to this explanation, my father started boiling after seeing these camlocks😅 you saved me and my new desk ❤❤❤

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad I could help!

[@user-lq4qc7cv9m]

Superbly & precisely explained!! 👏🏻

[@HanDIYman007]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@CameronDoyle-camystery]

Why are the fasteners not going flesh and turning properly?

[@laur100]

Thx HanDIYman - you saved me😁😁

[@Skittl1321]

Thank you. This was very helpful!

[@HanDIYman007]

You're welcome!

[@kaitlinleung3764]

extremely helpful, thank you!

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad it helped!

[@sudipmaity8897]

Thanks a lot .... I just started to break the screw to disassemble my table 😂

[@ev0nka_]

Great video!

[@HanDIYman007]

Thanks!

[@adittttya]

Saved my day!

[@therealgamechanger2933]

Thanks, perfect instructions.👍

[@HanDIYman007]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ninai5z]

mate God bless you so much. I literally prayed to find a video that can help me - and look what God can do in minutes! the internet- this video is a life saver. Building my second every desk for the first time. God bless you so much! p.s. child of God

[@indirafranque4123]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michelleguevara2468]

Super like!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@HanDIYman007]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@athlouk7042]

How do we UNDO it??? My ikea one is stuck and i have to undo it but it doesnt seem to work!!!

[@dgardner5001]

Did you find out

[@manlikeak]

Man your a legend thanks

[@enkelenahaxhiu3705]

Thanks a lot 🎉

[@elymartin8773]

How to retrieve the embedded white plastic plug ?

[@HanDIYman007]

Try prying it out with a screwdriver

[@Raphael-2]

This is really helpful, thanks!

[@HanDIYman007]

You're welcome!

[@chrissanmiguel8073]

Thank you sir more power

[@RS-bv7ss]

Thank you so much sir

[@laur100]

Tease out an embedded lock catch with a bobby pin & screwdriver

[@Stbuster31]

Cam locks are awful

[@johndeyoung9230]

I disagree cam locks are best thing since sliced bread.

[@weltschmertzz]

Only when you don't understand how to use it. It's pretty awesome.

[@lordjaashin]

​@@weltschmertzzthey are good for one time assembly. If you want to disassemble and reassemble again then they aren't as tight. They suck

[@dustysoul1986]

What would you use instead for temporary assembly?

[@RaeAlexandria]

⁠@@dustysoul1986moving anything like I lived in multiple apartments in college and the ikea desk I had was a nightmare to move bc I tried taking it apart and it took me longer just to get these out that did to put everything together again

[@putriandra3985]

Thank you

[@wigginingeneral]

Thanks.

[@Amally14]

Thank you. I almost didn't buy something because it used cam locks.

[@robintom-]

Thanks

[@joannerowe7673]

Thank you!!!!!

[@HanDIYman007]

You're welcome!

[@Amanda---]

saved my live

[@RoyaltyK]

Life saver! Now, I just need an electric drill

[@jeffcote3062]

The cam has an allignment arrow.

[@RalphCharles-r5c]

lifesaver

[@Tysne]

i was about to throw my unbuilt table out the window until i saw this video thank u

[@wanj2]

oic..then i know.thank you

[@dsego84]

Camlocks are usually junk alloy, easy to break, and it's hard to find replacements for the diameter and width, especially with older furniture... at least in my country. I hate them with a passion.

[@GaPodrinho]

So hard to remove cam locks.

[@JesusSavesJohn3verse16]

Thank you for the excellent video 😊 The Lord’s love + grace be with you Hope you are all well and resting in Jesus saving love + grace 😊 Blessings friends 😊

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[@prosodrummer]

Save my life ! Jjajaja