Main > Main Forum

Cam Bolts and Locks

<< < (2/2)

DrewKaree:
You use a jig to drill the holes first, kinda like toe-nailing something, here's an advanced jig picture


After you drill the holes, you drop in some pocket screws (they have a flat underneath the head to draw the two pieces together


Then you can either leave the holes open (such as in your case, where they won't be seen) or plug them with these


Pocket hole attachment 101.  There will be a quiz tomorrow  ;D

SteveJ34:
I *think* these can be had for less than $5-10 a piece.....at least I seem to recall seeing a bulk pack of replacement parts in special hardware section at Lowes.

I have never had much luck with overall stability using these types of connectors for anything that is going to withstand much weight. A basic cab might not be too bad but when you go to add a monitor or TV, depending on size you are talking as much as 100-150 pounds of dead weight.

I built my upright from 5/8" MDF and 1"x2" stringers with countersunk wood screws then putty/paint.

I think this is the best option unless you have a workshop full of tools and are a master with wood dowels and dados or something.

Best of luck in your project.

LordDamo:

--- Quote from: DrewKaree on November 27, 2004, 04:50:00 pm ---
If you're using plywood, you could use 1x1's and screw from the inside .


--- End quote ---

Im using MDF, but this is what im thinking of doing with mine, seams to be a much cheaper alternative. I was thinking of a cam type system, mainily cause I seam to move around a lot, but abandoned the idea cause of the wobble factor.

Those cams that DrewKaree posted look way strong, but as he stated, they cost the earth. I'd go with the 1" x 1" block idea

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[*] Previous page

Go to full version