Removing Cam Screws
I bought this used desk a week ago; it had been disassembled and sitting in storage. While bringing it home, some of the cam screws got bent quite a bit to the point where I can’t fit them into the actual locking part of the screws.
The only solution I can find is to replace all the cam screws and locks, but the screws have what seems like a drywall hook on them? It’s making it impossible to take them out, plus they don’t have a screw head visible instead it’s just a little hole.
Does anyone have an idea on how to take these out so I can replace them, or any other ideas how to get this desk together? I think the actual locks are worn down as well, since the only piece I could get attached wouldn’t actually lock into place.
I haven't see those before, but in similar situations I use the chuck of my screwdriver and lock it into the thing (usually a broken screw) and the screw it out backwards. It might work here as well.
That’s a really good idea. I’m going to make sure my drill still works and give this a try. Thanks
Just tried this, and it just ripped apart the plastic bit and the screw/rod is spinning around freely but won’t move at all. It’s like there is an anchor around the screw/rod that’s stopping it from coming out and it isn’t screwed in at all.
Worst case, cut them off and drive screws from the other side of the board.
Oho, hope it didn't make it worse 🤔
Not really, I need to get this whole piece out otherwise the desk isn’t really worth it so there isn’t any worse direction to go haha. The other thing I can think of is to put it in the bathroom and steam up the room then maybe I can pull these things out. I think the plastic bit that looks like a drywall hanger is what’s actually holding it in place.