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Cam Lock
Cam Lock Fastener Assembly
Cam Pin
Cam Lock are fasteners used to join two boards
together, usually the edge of one board (A) to the flat
side of another board (B).
Flat side
Board A
Board B
edge to
join
To use Cam Lock
Fasteners:
Step 1 - Insert
cam Pin into the
flat side of a
board. Tighten
only until snug.
Do not
over-tighten
Step 2 - Fit the
hole in the
edge of the
joining board
over the Cam
Pin. The head
of the Cam Pin
will be visible
in the large
hole in the
side of the
joining board,
as in Step 3.
Step 3 - Notice the Cam Lock has a "C" -Shaped back.
An arrow on the front points the same direction as the
open section. Insert the Cam Lock into the large hole so
the opening of the "C" fits over the head of the Cam Pin.
arrow
head of the Cam Pin
Open section of
back fits over the
head os the Cam
Pin
Step 4 - Use a flat screwdriver to turn the Cam Lock
clockwise on half a turn so it locks onto the head of the
Cam Pin. Turn only until it is snug - over-tightening could
cause the Cam to bend or break.
If is will not turn the full amount, turn the Cam Pin out
(counter- clockwese ) one full turn, and try the Cam Lock
again.
