>Can't believe I'm asking basic questions about putting a bookshelf together.
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>I bought a bookshelf and was trying to put it together last night. Unfortunately, one of the pieces (a hidden cam - one of those little circular screws you push into a board and then slide a cam dowel on the side of it) is missing.
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>For anyone who knows more about basic hardware than I do (i.e. 99% of the population), are hidden cam screws pretty standard/universal, where I could just go into a local Walmart....or are they very specific and I need to order one from the company that makes the bookshelf?
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>I guess this is my punishment for buying a cheap bookshelf at K-Mart. I should have known better

Easily bought. Hop over to the nearest Home Depot. They are not only willing but eager to help out.

All you have to do is buy your soldier friend lunch.