What Are Cam Fasteners

Cam locks are cylindrical fasteners that are used in cabinetmaking and many types of furniture. They are often found in cabinet and furniture kits. Cam locks and cam fasteners allow consumers to easily and quickly assemble cabinets and furniture. Most cam locks are cylindrical and are inserted into the wood.

What is the cam on a lock?

Cam locks are a type of hardware used for locking drawers, cabinets and other furnishings. These locks consist of a base, which contains a keyhole, and a long tailpiece or tongue known as a cam. When a key is inserted into the base, the cam is rotated between 180 and 90 degrees.

What is a cam dowel?

A cam and dowel are a form of a connector that allows you to join separate pieces of wood. … A small dowel slides inside the cam from a perpendicular hole and the dowel is tightened via the cam to grab onto the second piece of wood.