Excellent Filing Cabinets - Would recommend with one caveat
on November 28, 2016
Posted by: Paula K.
We purchased these two filing cabinets to replace several old ones we had in the house. While these are quire spacious and have built-in walls for hanging folders we had some challenges with the folders becoming stuck. The rails for the sidewalls do not go all the way to the front panel leaving a gap where hanging folders can easily become stuck. To solve this problem cover the endpoints with duct tape (yet another use) and you should be good to go.
A good buy well made file cabinet all four drawers lock with the same key. Time will tell about it's durability in my small office. Delivery was prompt and the delivery man was most courteous.
I recently purchased this to match a similar Staples cabinet (in black) which I have owned for probably 8 or 10 years. These are used for frequent home use mounted on a file caddy item # 805671 (which rolls smoothly with full load) . The most important feature is that the drawer moves smoothly with full load and do this consistently. The ball bearing sildes do just that and very well. For frequent in/out use (like I do) and long term durability the ball bearing slides are well worth the money. I cannot tell any difference in "feel" between my new file cabinet and the older one. To stay organized "putting away" has to be easy which this cabinet makes that possible. I neither hesitate to get out just one item nor even have to struggle. The fit and finish are fine as well. Except that the newer cabinet is 26.5" vs old cabinet 25" they look identical. If you are price conscious check out the drawer operation and you will see the difference.