Is there a way to latch the front closed so the drawers don't come out?
800325
I was wondering that as well when I was going to get this. It does have a clear piece that does latch so the drawers stay secure.
7502
In general I believe the answer to this would be 'no' because it lacks lids for the individual drawers and the back is not enclosed. Although one could always tape a piece of cardboard (shipping carton? ;) ) to enclose that area.
1196742
Yes you can leave the drawer out. The drawer also has 2 holes in the back to thread wires through.
1304747
Neither of the drawers lock individually. There is a lock that prevents you from opening the top drawer when the bottom drawer is open to preventthe file from tipping.
515824
Is there a drawer if so remove the drawer and If it is like mine you can turn the locking part off by pushing the red button. There may be dust in the mechanism because of the age of it.
1140502
no the drawers only go about 2/3s of the way out. But it's pretty good quality for the price.
2193296
My box has an entirely metal latch inside and out. Careful and very slight adjustment by pliers (with plastic sleeved jaws to keep from marring the finish) was in order for me so the door would stay latched and not fall open. No big deal.
1581600
Not really, You can hang the files, but hanging file tabs are too tall to shut the drawer...very disappointing piece of furniture :(
2076245
I'm sure you have the magnets in place on the doors to hold them closed. Like any other piece of furniture with doors if they are out of alignment they won't stay closed. Is the unit level. Meaning those center supports under the center I actually took out because were to big causing a slight arc in the unit. That could be a problem. Also, if you try loosening the screws on the hinges to allow the doors to settle and screw them in lightly and evenly that might help. All I can think of.
1381135
It just the top drawers locked when you close and lock the lid! The lower part has one included panel to lock separately.
1740740
Not in a convenient way, I guess you can unscrew the front screws to do that, but there is no quick latch for this, like in the rear..
1043463
The only thing I can think of besides a defect is this. With mine I have noticed that it is very easy to think you have the drawer COMPLETELY shut and it need to go in just a fraction more in order to catch the locking mechanism.
1936270
The dividers are welded to the front and back of the drawer. They could be removed if you are handy with a Dremel Moto-Tool with abrasive disk and have the appropriate safety equipment -- in other words, with enough enough, money, time and energy, almost anything is possible. I think I would look for another solution to your storage needs.
574945
There is a latch for a small lock under the bars. You could also put a bigger lock on the handles which come together when box is closed.
381976
Pull the drawers as far out as they will go, and then pull really hard and they will pop out. They have a plastic catch on them and when you pull harder it comes by the stop.
1509652
Yeah, but there are blocks in the back that prevent the drawer from being opened that way or from slipping out.I'm sure with a sturdy pair of pliers you could bend it out of the way
1240637
Yes the drawers latch. And if you lock with the key,it locks all drawers as well.