Very happy with this purchase. But do remember you get what you pay for. A HON or similar quality 2-drawer file cabinet can sell for $200 or more brand new. Even a second-hand dinged-up model can go for $100. But for the money this is a decent buy.
Plus:
Good price and free shipping.
Arrived in great shape and on the day after I ordered.
Drawers work fine.
Handles took 5 minutes to attach.
Biggest selling point for me: these files are shorter than your average cabinet which means they can fit under a standard office table. Not all 2-drawer files can do that.
Very lightweight. I could carry two of them up two flights of stairs by myself without huffing and puffing.
They have a working lock.
Cons:
They are made of lightweight material, probably aluminum. They could be dented easily if dropped, banged or kicked.
Lock is basically a joke. I used to have a cat who could manage to open my file drawer if I left it even slightly ajar and get at the catnip I stored within. This would stop the cat if I locked catnip into the file. But nothing much else. Will stop your neighbor from snooping if you let him hang out in your office while taking a leak. Nothing much more than that.
Drawers are only 18-inches deep. Thats shorter than most but I have seen some as small as 12-14. Still holds a fair amount of stuff and, again, if you only have a small space for it, or you want to place it under a standard office table and need space under it behind the file, the 18-inch depth can be a selling point.
The drawer doesnt come out fully so if its packed you might have a small challenge accessing the files in the very back.
The file can be top heavy if you fill the top drawer first or with heavier materials. The box itself even warns you about tipping it over. Of course, this applies to any file cabinet but heavier ones have more inherent stability than this one.
I wish the handles came attached as it does take about 10 minutes fiddling with a Philips screwdriver to put them on. (I bought TWO of these units.) No big deal. I dont see where others have claimed to had troubles doing it, or that the screws didnt seat fully. I had no need for a washer or anything, just a bit of elbow grease and a flashlight.
Is it decent quality. The lock isnt amazing... But as long as the people arent determined to get in it will keep people out. Its a strong suggestion to keep out. But it does lock. Other than that it seems to be made well enough for home use.
Good home use file cabinet. Lightweight but sturdy. You must balance the weight in the drawers or it moves around a bit when opening a drawer. Smooth drawer opening.
Reviews
Good buy for the money
The file cabinet was as expected. Good buy for the money.
Thin metal, but works great.
This will do the job for home. Not for an office. The metal is thin, which makes it light, but any impact it takes is going to leave a dent.
You get what you pay for in life and I have NO complaints here!
Very happy with this purchase. But do remember you get what you pay for. A HON or similar quality 2-drawer file cabinet can sell for $200 or more brand new. Even a second-hand dinged-up model can go for $100. But for the money this is a decent buy. Plus: Good price and free shipping. Arrived in great shape and on the day after I ordered. Drawers work fine. Handles took 5 minutes to attach. Biggest selling point for me: these files are shorter than your average cabinet which means they can fit under a standard office table. Not all 2-drawer files can do that. Very lightweight. I could carry two of them up two flights of stairs by myself without huffing and puffing. They have a working lock. Cons: They are made of lightweight material, probably aluminum. They could be dented easily if dropped, banged or kicked. Lock is basically a joke. I used to have a cat who could manage to open my file drawer if I left it even slightly ajar and get at the catnip I stored within. This would stop the cat if I locked catnip into the file. But nothing much else. Will stop your neighbor from snooping if you let him hang out in your office while taking a leak. Nothing much more than that. Drawers are only 18-inches deep. Thats shorter than most but I have seen some as small as 12-14. Still holds a fair amount of stuff and, again, if you only have a small space for it, or you want to place it under a standard office table and need space under it behind the file, the 18-inch depth can be a selling point. The drawer doesnt come out fully so if its packed you might have a small challenge accessing the files in the very back. The file can be top heavy if you fill the top drawer first or with heavier materials. The box itself even warns you about tipping it over. Of course, this applies to any file cabinet but heavier ones have more inherent stability than this one. I wish the handles came attached as it does take about 10 minutes fiddling with a Philips screwdriver to put them on. (I bought TWO of these units.) No big deal. I dont see where others have claimed to had troubles doing it, or that the screws didnt seat fully. I had no need for a washer or anything, just a bit of elbow grease and a flashlight.
Good, Normal Filing Cabinet
This is a well-made filing cabinet with all standard filing cabinet features. Theres not much else to say about it, honestly.
Decent product.
Is it decent quality. The lock isnt amazing... But as long as the people arent determined to get in it will keep people out. Its a strong suggestion to keep out. But it does lock. Other than that it seems to be made well enough for home use.
Its not the best construction, but its not bad
Its not the best construction, but its not bad. Its great for the price. It did the job for us. I would recommend this product.
Good home use file cabinet
Good home use file cabinet. Lightweight but sturdy. You must balance the weight in the drawers or it moves around a bit when opening a drawer. Smooth drawer opening.
Easy to assemble and fits perfectly in my sons closet
Exactly what I expected. Easy to assemble and fits perfectly in my sons closet.
Quick Delivery and great product
Fantastic product, met our expectations. Helps us stay organized.
Looks great
After a year, looks and functions well in my office.
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