What is this type of screw called?

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INeedNewShoes · 04/07/2018 12:09

I need to buy a replacement one of these but the local excellent hardware shop doesn't have them so I need to look online but I have no idea what to search for.

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whyareyoucrying · 04/07/2018 12:15

It's called hafele can screw. Screwfix sell them.

whyareyoucrying · 04/07/2018 12:16

Or cam dowel

PigletJohn · 04/07/2018 13:39

"CAM" not "CAN"

used on self-assembly furniture and some kitchen units to hold two parts together

the second part might still be in the furniture piece

This verbose fellow has one. You might like to turn the sound off. He's very annoying

whyareyoucrying · 04/07/2018 13:52

Yeah auto correct is a pain.

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INeedNewShoes · 04/07/2018 15:48

Thank you!

I've still got the round bit inside the kitchen drawer. It's odd - one of these cam screws just sheared clean in half, hence me looking to buy a replacement.

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OlennasWimple · 04/07/2018 15:54

If it's Ikea and you have one near to you, they will give you a replacement for free at the Customer Service desk

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INeedNewShoes · 04/07/2018 15:58

Thanks. I don't actually know if the units are Ikea. They look ancient and already looked very dated in 2012 (when I moved in) but I'm rather fond of my non-modern kitchen so I'll keep patching up as it disintegrates

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