{"product_id":"french-cleat-cam-lock","title":"French Cleat Cam Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdit (Sept 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“french-cleat-cam-lock-v16--metric.f3d” \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be customized with \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.bambulab.com\/t\/parametric-model-maker-v1-0-0-fusion-360-support\/179329\"\u003eMaker World's Parametric Model Maker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse the ‘\u003cstrong\u003eCustomize\u003c\/strong\u003e’ button above.\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis system allows you to customize the model by editing dimensional parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis system doesn't seem to allow parameters with mixed units.  i.e. inches.  The base unit of my model is mm, but I also had parameters specified in inches which Fusion 360 allows.  So I converted all measurements to metric to make it compatible.  If you want to enter measurements in imperial\/inches, convert them to mm and enter that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e---------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is to lock down items on a french cleat hanging system, which is a modular system often used in garages and other spaces to hang things on a wall.  Items hung on french cleats can easily be moved by simply lifting them, but there lies a problem … they are also easy to knock off a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many french cleat locking solutions out there, and I highly recommend looking at them and going with a simpler approach if that suits you.  I list resources below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lock operates as a handle that you turn clockwise to lock.  On the back is a cam, which engages with the underside of the cleat on the wall.  Since is it a cam, it tightens and locks the item with no play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reason I designed my own:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wanted something that \u003cstrong\u003etightens and removes any play\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Many other locking solutions don't do this, so while you can't knock an item off the wall with them, it will still rattle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wanted something that is accessible and \u003cstrong\u003ediscoverable from the front\u003c\/strong\u003e, so its easy for anyone to remove an item.  Many other locking solutions require side access or are hidden from behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wanted something that is \u003cstrong\u003efully integrated\u003c\/strong\u003e and avoid any loose bits that fall off the wall etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wanted the final product to \u003cstrong\u003elook good\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to print\u003c\/strong\u003e and strong.  No supports, no breaking at the layer lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAFAIK, no other locking mechanism has all of these.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003emy design is heavily inspired by Milgaco's cam lock.  Milgaco has a video on thingiverse that shows how his cam lock operates.  Check that out, it explains how this works.  My design is similar:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:4679740\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:4679740\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/225733-french-cleat-cam-lock\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/225733-french-cleat-cam-lock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out other ways to lock french cleats.  Most are simpler and may be better for you: \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=french+cleat+lock\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=french+cleat+lock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model comes as 4 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000930324\/design\/2024-12-31_2hdj7dzmrhsi.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e Separate the pieces and print in this orientation.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Stress is applied to the handle and cam so print these with more wall loops and higher\/stronger infill.  No supports are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000930324\/design\/2024-12-31_ddqegzbe7rta.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe cam and handle are keyed to fit together.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Use a little bit of CA glue in the mortices to permanently join them as pictured above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Using a hole saw, \u003cstrong\u003edrill a large hole\u003c\/strong\u003e into your piece so the top of the hole is about ¼\" under the underside of a french cleat once it is mounted.  It doesn't need to be precise - just as long as the cam engages.  \u003cstrong\u003eSee end for hole sizing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eSecure the flange\u003c\/strong\u003e.  This is tricky if you do it with tiny screws like I did.  You'll need something like a Dewalt Maxfit Right Angle Attachment.  You can alternatively use adhesive for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000930324\/design\/2024-12-31_6uxo03ax1pcs.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eInsert the Handle + Cam\u003c\/strong\u003e (now glued together) from the back.  The flange has a ledge to stop the handle coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eAttach the plate on the back with screws.\u003c\/strong\u003e  It has a (delicate) lip just to key for alignment.  This stops the handle from coming out.  Loosen the screws a bit if the handle is hard to turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000930324\/design\/2024-12-31_942gdymz2qf4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's now ready to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Mount your item to your french cleat wall in the unlocked position and feel an intense amount of satisfaction as you gently turn the handle and lock it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000930324\/design\/2024-12-31_6c1kcbcyomvz.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emodel must be tailored\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003ethickness of the board\u003c\/strong\u003e you are using, and the \u003cstrong\u003ediameter of the hole\u003c\/strong\u003e you drill.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe models I uploaded assume you are using a ½\" thick board and you will drill a 2-5\/8\" diameter hole.  That's just the settings I used.  Let me know if you need me to upload a different setting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you can navigate around \u003cstrong\u003eFusion 360\u003c\/strong\u003e, every detail is parameterized in the included Fusion 360 file, so you can customize this yourself.  The key settings are found in favorites under Modify \u0026gt; Change Parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000930324\/design\/2024-12-31_4fhvb4848idq.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is my first design in both Fusion 360 and 3D printing.  It's more complex than I wanted.  Let me know what I could do better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by glen on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67436275106096,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_d85875fb-2cdb-4bfb-b7b4-fdc1f8d7041e.jpg?v=1785734005","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/french-cleat-cam-lock","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}