Building File Cabinet Drawers

Let s stick with those since it makes sizing your drawer super easy too.

Building file cabinet drawers.

To sidestep that precision work build each drawer first and then build a cradle around it. One drawing and no instructions with these file cabinet plans. A detailed drawing accompanies his explanation. He used a technique called complementary template routing to make inlays in the drawers and top.

How to build a hanging file folder drawer. You can make your own file cabinet with one of these free file cabinet plans. Filing cabinet locks can be found at http www fastkeys co. Suzanne august 2 2015 at 2 25 am.

This piece makes a good learning project requiring basic woodworking skills and router techniques. Pat warner softened the lines of the file cabinet he built by adding a separate base with shaped legs and using a triangle theme. How to build a cabinet drawer choose your drawer material. I am building a set of 6 drawers set in a cabinet frame how do i go about accurately fitting the drawer fronts so they line up and are square there are no cross members between the drawers thanks martin.

If you have any questions about file cabinet components or installation methods please fill out a brief. Having a file cabinet will keep your paperwork organized at home and at the office. Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. To recap the important items to consider when building a diy file cabinet are the drawer s interior dimensions maximum load rating and type of hanging rail system.

In this video we show you how to easily remove a filing cabinet drawer if maintenance is needed. We ll be using 1 2 cabinet grade plywood for all parts of these drawers including the bottoms. If building a new drawer you can follow my simple drawer tutorial but adjust the size to accommodate the files. I built my drawer 14 wide by 10 deep.

The dimensions shown on the drawing are to the bottom of the smaller upper drawers and the middle of the larger lower drawers. Warner used a router to cut the dovetailed rabbets tongues and grooves and sliding dovetail joints. The drawer front overlaps the cabinet opening. Attach the drawer hardware according to the manufacturer s instructions.

They require a precise 1 2 in. Space on both sides of the drawer build a drawer that s a hair too wide or narrow and you ve got a drawer that won t budge. Unless you re building large drawer boxes for very heavy items or large file drawers 3 4 sides won t be necessary. Attach the bottom using glue and brad nails.

You can build a new drawer or use an existing drawer if it s the right size. Most cabinetmakers build the drawers first then add 1 1 2. If you want to install two drawers under one wide cabinet build a single cradle with both drawers sharing one of the cradle sides and the cradle base. Very detailed instructions and working drawings.

They can be assembled using glue with pocket holes for 1 2 material brad nails or countersunk screws. Excellent instructions and drawings for this two drawer lateral filing cabinet. That s why it s important to always buy your slides before you build. At woodworker s hardware you ll find all of the file cabinet hardware to fit your application.

Selection of manufactured file cabinets. These guidelines will ensure your file cabinet drawer system is sturdy operates smoothly and is properly organized. Drawer fronts almost always are 3 4 inch bigger on all sides than the drawer opening. I used glue and brad nails to assemble the drawers for my file cabinet.