Type 101 Cam Body for Timberline Locks, Drawer Mount

Type 101 Cam Body For Timberline Drawer Locks

Type 101 Cam Body is the cylinder body for the CompX Timberline System 101 drawer lock system, so it provides the core housing that works with the Timberline lock layout. This design is for installations where the lock cylinder is mounted in the drawer front, which places the locking point directly at the front of the drawer for straightforward key access. Timberline System 101 is designed to have lock cylinder mounted in drawer front to align with typical drawer construction, so the body position supports standard layouts. The product is part of a Drawer Lock System, so it is suited to applications where multiple drawers in cabinetry require secure locking. It belongs to the Locks and Latches, Gang Locks, Cylinder Bodies category, which fits projects that use coordinated lockbars for several drawers.

Timberline System 101 Features For Drawer Work

• Timberline System 101 is designed to have lock cylinder mounted in drawer front, which places the locking point at the drawer face for direct access and helps match standard drawer-front drilling patterns in cabinet shops.
• The system minimizes interference with hanging files, so the cam body works with a lockbar layout that stays clear of typical file folder paths and helps preserve usable filing space inside the drawer.
• Full 1/2 inch lockbar throw is part of the system, giving the lockbar a substantial travel distance that helps the bar reach its keeper position and engage securely within the cabinet structure.
• The cam body fits within 1/2 inch drawer slide clearance as part of the system, so the lock hardware occupies limited side space and works alongside drawer slides that have tight clearances.
• Minimal machining required; drawer front hole for lock and cabinet groove for lockbar describes the system layout, so shop work focuses on straightforward boring and grooving operations rather than complex routing setups.

Drawer Front Mounting And Lockbar Layout Details

The Timberline System 101 is designed to have lock cylinder mounted in drawer front, so installation work centers on a precise front-bore location that lines up with the cylinder body. Minimal machining required; drawer front hole for lock and cabinet groove for lockbar means the body integrates into a simple boring and grooving process rather than multi-step profiling, which streamlines repetitive shop runs. The system fits within 1/2 inch drawer slide clearance, so the surrounding drawer box design can stay compact while still accommodating common slide hardware. Full 1/2 inch lockbar throw in the system allows the connected bar to travel enough distance to enter its groove or keeper area, supporting consistent lock engagement on typical cabinet carcasses.

How This Cam Body Performs In Drawer Systems

Where The Type 101 Cam Body Is Used

The Type 101 Cam Body is part of the CompX Timberline Drawer Lock System, so it serves as the cylinder body in gang lock layouts that use a lockbar for multiple drawers. Timberline System 101 is designed to have lock cylinder mounted in drawer front, placing the body where the key is operated and tying it directly to the front of the drawer. The system minimizes interference with hanging files, so when the cam body operates the lockbar, the movement is arranged to stay clear of typical hanging file paths within the drawer. Lockbar stocked in four standard lengths as shown below; can be cut to size by user means the body can drive a lockbar that is trimmed for specific cabinet heights, supporting a range of drawer stack sizes within the same basic system design. Lockbar must be restrained from dropping when in the locked position describes how the bar behaves when engaged, so the cam body rotation ties into hardware that holds the bar up, helping the locked position stay consistent across the full lockbar length.

Why System 101 Details Matter For Performance

Timberline System 101 is designed to have lock cylinder mounted in drawer front, so the cam body works from a predictable reference point at the drawer face, which helps layouts stay consistent across multiple cabinets produced in a run. Minimal machining required; drawer front hole for lock and cabinet groove for lockbar means the machining is limited to a bore and a groove, which supports efficient production and reduces time at the drill press or router. Full 1/2 inch lockbar throw provides a clear travel distance for the bar, so small alignment variations in cabinet construction are better accommodated while still allowing the bar to enter its groove. The system fits within 1/2 inch drawer slide clearance, so the cam body and lockbar layout integrate into narrow side spaces that often exist between drawer boxes and slides, which is important when working with modern slide hardware. Lockbar stocked in four standard lengths as shown below; can be cut to size by user shows that the cam body engages a bar system that adapts to different cabinet heights, tying this body to flexible gang lock designs. Lockbar must be restrained from dropping when in the locked position highlights that the bar is intended to be held in its raised, locked position, so the cam body motion contributes to keeping the drawers secured once rotated into lock.

Common Questions About Type 101 Cam Body Use

Selecting This Type 101 Cam Body For Projects

This Type 101 Cam Body is identified as CYLINDER BODY, TYPE 101 and CB-101, so it matches Timberline System 101 drawer lock layouts that rely on a front-mounted cylinder. The system fits within 1/2 inch drawer slide clearance and provides full 1/2 inch lockbar throw, making it suitable for cabinets where side space and reliable bar engagement are both priorities. With minimal machining required; drawer front hole for lock and cabinet groove for lockbar, this cam body supports straightforward production work when building or outfitting drawers using the CompX Timberline Drawer Lock System.