What is type of screw is this?

Question

This cylinder-like screw is screwed into an opening on the inside of a table. It basically "locks" into the screw that is facing down from the top.

Screw

Kind of like this:

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I'm trying to get them out, yet I can't find advice because I don't know the name of it.

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 06 '15 at 15:55

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These are usually a cam lock assembly. The insert needs to be turned about a half rotation to release it from the cam bolt.

Here is a picture of what one of these things look like.

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answered Mar 06 '15 at 15:55

Michael Karas

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 06 '15 at 15:57

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This Cam Bolt needs to be turned about 90-180 degrees counter-clockwise.

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answered Mar 06 '15 at 15:57

dmcgill50

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