Description
CompX Timberline Cam Lock Kit For 3/4 Material
CompX Timberline cam lock kit is designed for 3/4 inch material thickness, so it fits common cabinet door and drawer construction where standard 3/4 inch panels are used. This cam lock kit provides a universal lock for either doors or drawers, allowing one part number to handle multiple cabinet locations on a job. The kit uses a horizontal mount layout, which suits typical cabinet rail and drawer front orientations in woodworking projects. A 180 degree cam rotation with counter clockwise motion to lock gives a clear, repeatable action for users who want a positive locked or unlocked position. The 15/32 inch setback on the bent cams positions the locking point away from the cylinder face, helping align the cam with the strike area on doors and drawers.
Key Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work
- The universal lock for either doors or drawers covers both applications with one kit, which simplifies planning for cabinet hardware across a project.
- The 180 degree cam rotation defines the full travel of the cam, helping align strikes and catches so the locked position is consistent in every cabinet.
- Counter clockwise rotation to lock sets a predictable key motion, which helps users operate multiple cabinets the same way in a shop or installation.
- The 15/32 inch setback on bent cams sets the cam forward from the cylinder, helping the cam reach the cabinet frame or strike line on thicker fronts.
- Zinc plated cam plates resist surface wear, helping the cams maintain smooth motion where metal parts contact during repeated locking cycles.
Cam Lock Mounting, Rotation, And Setback Details
This cam lock kit mounts in a horizontal position, which suits typical cabinet layouts where the cylinder is oriented across the face of a door or drawer. The kit is specified for 3/4 inch material thickness, so the cylinder length and cam reach are configured around standard cabinet stock. With 180 degree cam rotation, the cam sweeps through a half turn from unlocked to locked, giving installers a defined start and stop that helps align the cam with the strike point. The 15/32 inch setback on the bent cams offsets the contact point from the centerline of the cylinder, which positions the cam to engage behind a door or drawer edge when the lock is turned.
How This CB-168 Cam Lock Kit Works In Use
Cam Lock For Doors Or Drawers In 3/4 Material
This CB-168 cam lock kit serves as a universal lock for either doors or drawers, so one solution handles different cabinet fronts within the same installation. The design targets 3/4 inch material thickness, matching many cabinet door and drawer front constructions in woodworking environments. With horizontal mount orientation, the cylinder lines up with typical drilling patterns across a door or drawer front, which helps position the cam behind the panel edge. The 15/32 inch setback on the bent cams moves the locking edge into the cabinet opening, so the cam can catch a frame or strike surface when turned. Zinc plated cam plates provide a hard metal surface at the cam connection, helping maintain consistent action where the cam bears against hardware during locking.
Rotation, Setback, And Cam Options For Locking Results
The kit provides 180 degree cam rotation, giving a clear half turn from unlocked to locked, which supports predictable alignment of the cam with the cabinet frame or keeper. Counter clockwise to lock defines the operating direction, so users experience the same key motion across doors and drawers using this kit. The 15/32 inch setback on bent cams sets the cam at a measured distance from the cylinder face, which helps position the locking point where it can engage the cabinet structure on 3/4 inch fronts. The kit offers a variety of easily switched cams to accommodate most locking situations, letting installers choose a cam shape that best reaches or clears the cabinet frame. Cam plates are zinc plated, which supports smooth cam movement at the attachment point when the lock is cycled repeatedly.
Common Questions About CB-168 Cam Lock Use
What material thickness is this CB-168 cam lock kit designed for?
The CB-168 cam lock kit is designed for 3/4 inch material thickness, so its cylinder and cams are configured around typical cabinet door and drawer stock.
Can this CompX Timberline cam lock kit be used on both doors and drawers?
The CompX Timberline cam lock kit is described as a universal lock for either doors or drawers, allowing one kit to handle both cabinet types in an installation.
How does the 180 degree cam rotation affect cabinet locking?
The 180 degree cam rotation provides a half turn from unlocked to locked, giving a defined movement that helps align the cam with the cabinet strike point.
Which way does the CB-168 cam lock turn to lock?
The CB-168 cam lock operates counter clockwise to lock, so the locking motion is consistent each time the key is turned to secure a door or drawer.
What does the 15/32 inch setback on the bent cams do?
The 15/32 inch setback on the bent cams shifts the locking edge away from the cylinder face, helping the cam reach behind the door or drawer edge.
Where is the CompX Timberline cam lock kit typically mounted?
The CompX Timberline cam lock kit is specified for horizontal mount, aligning with common cabinet door and drawer orientations in woodworking projects.
Selecting The CB-168 Cam Lock Kit For Cabinet Work
The CB-168 CompX Timberline cam lock kit brings together horizontal mount design, 3/4 inch material thickness targeting, and 180 degree counter clockwise locking rotation, so it fits standard cabinet construction and operating habits. The 15/32 inch setback on the bent cams, combined with zinc plated cam plates and a variety of easily switched cams, supports practical locking layouts on doors and drawers using common cabinet building practices. For projects that call for a universal lock for either doors or drawers, this cam lock kit offers a focused combination of rotation, setback, and mounting details for cabinet applications.
