Kit Furniture Assembly using Cam Locks

Cam Lock install and removal explained. Kit furniture by Ikea, South Shore, Kings Brand, etc. often require assembly using cams and cam bolts. This video demonstrates how cam locks work, plus shows insertion of dowel rods, and includes general kit furniture assembly tips.
Equipment List:
Cameras:
Sony A7Siii - amzn.to/3viu8Ln
Sigma 24-70mm Lens - amzn.to/3nfWjIi
GoPro HERO 10 - amzn.to/3wMRlWC
Lenses and Filters:
Canon EOS M50 - amzn.to/3n0QKMK
Sigma Prime Lenses EF mount:
16mm - amzn.to/3kE5gJR
30mm - amzn.to/3njQVEk
Neutral Density Filters:
amzn.to/30plbEy
amzn.to/323QGVD
Filter ring Adapters - amzn.to/30slIFF
Camera Battery Chargers:
For Sony - amzn.to/3wLPFww
For Cannon - amzn.to/3Ci7jJI
Camera Strap (Quick Release/Slide) - amzn.to/3Cn4KpA
Tripods:
K&F 67" with Horizontal Conversion - amzn.to/3AQrz4r
K&F 62" - amzn.to/3cea4kr
Lights:
Godox SL60W - amzn.to/3ceyaeZ
Neewer Video Lights and Stands - amzn.to/3DV8foB
Neewer Reflector Set - amzn.to/3DiuDIo
Falcon Eyes LED Pocket Light - amzn.to/3CkQZrk
Microphones:
Rode VideoMic Pro+ - amzn.to/3juJ6cD
Movo WMX-1 Wireless Lavalier Microphones - amzn.to/3DjjS8X
Microphone stand - amzn.to/3op2J7q
Gimbals:
DJI RSC2 - amzn.to/3DjRV0C
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 - amzn.to/3cgLorM
Memory Cares and Readers:
SD Card V30 - amzn.to/3HkLg8Z
SD Card V90 - amzn.to/3qKrHB7
USB Card Reader - amzn.to/3wS20zl
For more instructional content and solutions to life’s basic
problems, subscribe to Basic Works!
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
hyperlinks in this description may be affiliate
links that support my channel. When you use them, you’re directly
supporting me at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting the
free content here at Basic Works!

[@user-qo4so4ic6b]

You are an angel sent from God, I was going crazy dealing with all these stupid cam locks, seeing it laid out in such detail finally made it click!

[@basicworks1]

Awesome! Mission Accomplished!

[@mdm7212]

Thank you so much! This video helped me get "unstuck" while building some bookshelves!

[@basicworks1]

Thx! Glad I could help!

[@christieevenson4665]

Thank you so much for this! I actually was able to out this nightstand together by myself.

[@AeroLancaster]

Omg thank you for this! I felt like such an idiot trying to install these on a nightstand I recently bought. You’re a lifesaver!

[@basicworks1]

Thx! Much appreciated!

[@timcarroll1236]

Thanks, I was having a little trouble understanding cam bolts at first but you set me straight!

[@basicworks1]

Awesome! Mission Accomplished!

[@karenbackhouse3739]

Oh My WORD!!!! I can't thank you enough for explaining & demonstrating this so well - I'm a complete stranger to DIY & spent hours trying to work out how to do this (Google plus trial & error 😫)
After watching your vid, I literally completed what I needed to do in a few minutes! Many thanks from a very grateful (female) Brit 🙏

[@basicworks1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@PeachyCeres]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly and respectfully!
I just bought some second hand furniture and had no idea what to do to fix a loose drawer - Now it's perfect.

[@basicworks1]

Thx! Glad it was helpful!

[@justacooldudeuknow28]

Thank you. Assembling a night stand for my niece and could not figure out how to line up the cam locks. Got it done.

[@AlizarineSilvermoon]

I was having trouble assembling this table I got online. Instructions were in a language i couldnt understand... Watching your video was super helpful! Thanks a lot! Learned a new thing today. Your video is very helpful.

[@bl8dee]

Thanks 🙏🏻 Been stuck on this for hours and only your video helped

[@basicworks1]

Thx! Great to hear!

[@delighted2bwithu582]

Thank you soooo much!!! I appreciate your calm, clear directions! :)

[@hannhabrown2006]

Omg thank you. Doing the screw before the bolt is a game changer!!!!!

[@Mai_Bonaobra]

Good thing I watched your video, I had a hard time assembling the tv stand I bought. Thank you very much !

[@chetansp912]

Thank you so much.! The alignment point you made is what I was missing and none of the other videos talked on that.

[@basicworks1]

Thx! Glad it helped!

[@LinkinPaw]

Thank you for this awesome video. You get straight to the point and make it easy to understand.

[@JayBababoie]

Thank you so much. This was helpful. I have never done this before. The arrow should be facing the cambolt is all I needed to know

[@anupamabalanmenon4771]

Thanks a lot!! I had no idea how to fix my planks using these.....

[@louettacody6358]

Thank you so very much for this video!

[@minhphan7699]

Great of love from Vietnam. Wonderful help from a wise man.🎉🎉

[@keri7682]

Fantastic video thank you

[@williamgaffney8561]

So usefull. Well explained. Thanks

[@joannemartin3153]

you are a lifesaver!

[@jibril.nsue00]

Simple and perfect

[@feelins1]

Top bloke thank you ❤

[@mariadoyle1000]

Thank you for this video it helped me with my TV unit.😊

[@basicworks1]

Very Nice! Glad this can Help!

[@pratikshashende2909]

Nicely explained 🙏

[@iamcake1065]

You are a saint!

[@user-ps6xf4cs2r]

Thank you. I am still in a quandary tho .. because of the 90-degree angle of the joints. I guess I need to look for additional help.

[@lovethetattoos]

Lifesaver! Thank you 😊

[@basicworks1]

You're welcome!

[@spinblade6459]

Thanks. Good vid. Appreciate it.

[@basicworks1]

Very Nice! Glad this can Help!

[@Janielen]

Thanks so much

[@bski8972]

Oh dear god thank you 😂🙏
These draws might actually get finished now 😅

[@basicworks1]

Lol! No problem! Thx!

[@qwertnxjsusj8441]

Thank so much 😊

[@vinaydeep26]

Amazing!

[@basicworks1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Harris_Catrina_Lucky]

Thanks this helped me understand very well and now I can make the dresser

[@basicworks1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Harris_Catrina_Lucky]

☺️

[@eprohoda]

thanks- you made excellent !see you later!=)

[@04656]

Life saver!

[@basicworks1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jecogs]

Thank you sir

[@angelayoung4469]

Thank you!!!!

[@basicworks1]

Welcome!!

[@LisaofHopewell]

THANK YOU!!!

[@basicworks1]

You're welcome! Glad you like It !!

[@najihanajwa3787]

Thank you so muchhh

[@basicworks1]

You're welcome!

[@inspiredbybrynn5068]

Hi there, any chance you have advice on how to remove the actual screw if there is no access from the side of the cabinet. I have a built in cupboard with these, have managed to get the cam lock nut out but no idea how to get the screw out, the only access I have is via the actual cam lock nut hole

[@VictorRamirez-gw4de]

Thanks i LOT!!!!!😊

[@basicworks1]

You're welcome!

[@pamjefferson3532]

Great thanks

[@basicworks1]

You are welcome!

[@lisaruzicka8345]

Thanks!

[@basicworks1]

Welcome!

[@terrogz2159]

thank you

[@basicworks1]

You're welcome! Thx for the comment!

[@ajmalerasseri308]

😭😭❤tysm

[@basicworks1]

You Bet!!

[@tconniec]

My cam lock got loosen every time when I opened my drawer… any tips?

[@jacobliddiard158]

By any chance anybody knows how are these commonly known in russian language? I couldn't find an accurate translation.

[@asencyel]

Thw whole europe is using them without any issues. Why on earth this fastening is not yet widely adopted in america where hand labour intensive, glued and time consuming methods like wood dowels, biscuits, pockets holes and etc.? You can split the assembly for eternity where as you can only screw for a few times into the pocket holes before the wood fibers loos stiffness and does not hold the screw anymore...

[@MoodyMooMoo]

I’ve taken all the cam locks off but it’s a table and all the cam bolts can’t be removed because of the angles. I can disassemble the table 🥲

[@basicworks1]

See if it will let the parts separate or did they glue the dowel rods?

[@MoodyMooMoo]

@@basicworks1 oh, they must have glued them! No amount of wiggling worked... I've already moved now so I had to leave the table behind.