Can I fill both file drawers jam full of hanging files, and it will bear the weight? I want to use it for mostly storage. I plan to pull entire drawer out and put on a table before I try to file into it. I don't need it to roll around. Can I fill both file drawers jam full of hanging files, and it will bear the weight? I want to use it for mostly storage. I plan to pull entire drawer out and put on a table before I try to file... » Read More Can I fill both file drawers jam full of hanging files, and it will bear the weight? I want to use it for mostly storage. I plan to pull entire drawer out and put on a table before I try to file into it. I don't need it to roll around. « Show Less
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That should work fine. Even rolling it works fine, but I find it difficult to use without pulling the drawer completely out.
2078530
That is exactly how I use mine. Very sturdy, crammed full and I have to pull the drawers out on turn the unit and pull then to the front or back.
2078531
YES, Product sturdy enough to handle the weight of both file drawers filled.
523606
Yup, careful with the drawers though. They don't hold a lot of weight. Mine already broke. :(
896461
Yes, this will extend fully. Likewise, the drawer can be removed completely. The drawer glides on two roller tracks mounted on the bottom sides similar to cabinet drawers. Be advised that these are constructed with a wooden "stick" framework over which a stiffened paperboard with a thin textured plastic skin is stapled onto. The aluminum corners and edges are very thin. So these are very lightweight and I would not suggest loading it up with dense files. I think the weight of a fully loaded drawer would topple the unit; especially if these were stacked. All in all these are nice to look at, but I would not trust them to be secure at all. Yes, this will extend fully. Likewise, the drawer can be removed completely. The drawer glides on two roller tracks mounted on the bottom sides similar to cabinet drawers. Be advised that these are constructed with a wooden "stick" framework over which a stiffened paperboard with a thin textured plastic skin is stapled onto. The aluminum corners and edges are very thin. So these are very lightweight and I would not suggest loading it up with dense files. I think the weight of a fully loaded drawer would topple the unit; especially if these were stacked. All in all these are nice... » Read More Yes, this will extend fully. Likewise, the drawer can be removed completely. The drawer glides on two roller tracks mounted on the bottom sides similar to cabinet drawers. Be advised that these are constructed with a wooden "stick" framework over which a stiffened paperboard with a thin textured plastic skin is stapled onto. The aluminum corners and edges are very thin. So these are very lightweight and I would not suggest loading it up with dense files. I think the weight of a fully loaded drawer would topple the unit; especially if these were stacked. All in all these are nice to look at, but I would not trust them to be secure at all. « Show Less
400925
I had mine fall off the wall but I overloaded it big time. I wanted to see how many files it could hold. I maxed each folder out with two to three file folders and some were extremely heavy. I took out a few, screwed it in the wall and it's fine. Pretty durable but you have to watch the weight. Some file holders fall off the holder. I would say 6 out of 10. Okay for the price.
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If you want to use legal size folders you would have to design some sort of cradle for hanging folders, because there is no support for them on the front or the back of the drawer. Size-wise legal folders can be accommodated, but I'm not sure I'd want to buy something that doesn't quite work.
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I have purchased this item through Amazon. It is attractive, well made, nice and heavy, and meets my needs for a deskside combination of one hanging-file drawer and one drawer for the usual miscellaneous small items that go with a workspace. The price was right. I'm glad I bought it. I should add, however, that for reasons completely unclear to me, the file drawer has the annoying habit of opening by itself about six inches. Our house is new and the floor are level. I've tried raising the front of the cabinet invisibly, but that has not solved the problem Hard to know whether it's something about the venue or something about the cabinet, but it remains a petty annoyance. Hope this helps. I have purchased this item through Amazon. It is attractive, well made, nice and heavy, and meets my needs for a deskside combination of one hanging-file drawer and one drawer for the usual miscellaneous small items that go with a workspace. The price was right. I'm glad I bought it. I should add, however, that for reasons completely unclear to me, the file drawer has the annoying habit of opening by itself about six inches. Our house is new and the floor are level. I've tried raising the front of the cabinet invisibly, but that has not solved the problem Hard to know whether it's something... » Read More I have purchased this item through Amazon. It is attractive, well made, nice and heavy, and meets my needs for a deskside combination of one hanging-file drawer and one drawer for the usual miscellaneous small items that go with a workspace. The price was right. I'm glad I bought it. I should add, however, that for reasons completely unclear to me, the file drawer has the annoying habit of opening by itself about six inches. Our house is new and the floor are level. I've tried raising the front of the cabinet invisibly, but that has not solved the problem Hard to know whether it's something about the venue or something about the cabinet, but it remains a petty annoyance. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1974303
1. Narrow top drawer. 2. Lower file drawers. I would have preferred if the files fit front to back vs. sideways which greatly limits the number of files. Just one persons opinion.
1467325
I have the traditional size file cabinet and it has been a while since I bought it. I still love it and have had zero problems so it has passed the test of time. I know that I had plenty of extra length to expand the frame to fit a larger file cabinet but I don't remember exactly how much. Does the description on Amazon include the maximum expansion size? The frame is very sturdy but I would think the additional weight of the larger file cabinet would be important to know as well. I'm really sorry that I don't have a better answer for you. It is a well made product but I just don't remember it's maximum size or maximum weight allowance. I have the traditional size file cabinet and it has been a while since I bought it. I still love it and have had zero problems so it has passed the test of time. I know that I had plenty of extra length to expand the frame to fit a larger file cabinet but I don't remember exactly how much. Does the description on Amazon include the maximum expansion size? The frame is very sturdy but I would think the additional weight of the larger file cabinet would be important to know as well. I'm really sorry that I don't have a better answer for you. It is a well made product but I just don't remember... » Read More I have the traditional size file cabinet and it has been a while since I bought it. I still love it and have had zero problems so it has passed the test of time. I know that I had plenty of extra length to expand the frame to fit a larger file cabinet but I don't remember exactly how much. Does the description on Amazon include the maximum expansion size? The frame is very sturdy but I would think the additional weight of the larger file cabinet would be important to know as well. I'm really sorry that I don't have a better answer for you. It is a well made product but I just don't remember it's maximum size or maximum weight allowance. « Show Less
788430
No. The way the drawers ABOVE the file drawer slide in and out would make it, I believe, impossible to convert them into a second file drawer.
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It depends on how wide the drawers are, sometimes the lateral files are a bit wider.You would have to measure the width of the drawer.
1299034
The previous answer is correct. The drawers don't come all the way out. It would tip over if they did. I needed a small file, so I don't fill it completely, and I'm very pleased with it.
137891
I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood. I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with... » Read More I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood. « Show Less
2126083
The drawer is actually designed to hold hanging file folders. It is a very convenient option!
389898
I've had at least 5 lbs in several of the drawers at the same time with no issues. You have to support the bottom of the drawer with a hand when you remove it or I would worry about it cracking (if you were just holding it by a corner or edge)
730236
The cabinet is not heavy without files. The lock could be easily broken. I would not consider it a very secure file cabinet. However, it does lock and someone would need to time getting into it unless they had great tools.
25852
The bottom is a thin 1/8th in coated wafer board. If majority of hanging files were to fall to bottom of drawer, I believe the bottom would bow out of the grooves leaving files to hit the ground. The top shelf however is made very differently. I have extremely heavy files 50lb or so, and have no concerns about strength.
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No. It's not configured for hanging files and, being plastic, the walls are too flexible anyway. That said, as a storage unit it leaves a small footprint, has lots of room in the four drawers and rolls. Go for something rigid and wood-oid, if not metal. Good luck.