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New File Cabinet, all drawers won't fully shut
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:53 am
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:53 am
Got a new file cabinet. It has a top lock. Both locked and unlocked, all 4 drawers stop and wont fully go in. They stop about 1 inch from being fully closed. I hear it hitting something metallic on the left side, like it is the locking mechanism. But locking and unlocking the file cabinet changes nothing.
Any ideas? I'm stumped and getting aggravated.
Any ideas? I'm stumped and getting aggravated.
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Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:55 am to HottyToddy7
Crest a secure folder in windows explorer.
I haven’t needed a file cabinet in 30 years hoss.
I haven’t needed a file cabinet in 30 years hoss.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:55 am to HottyToddy7
First step...post on OT Lounge and DO NOT LOOK INSIDE the filing cabinet no matter what.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:56 am to HottyToddy7
Did you buy this online or in a store where you physically examined it prior to purchase? Just curious.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:57 am to CocomoLSU
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Did you buy this online or in a store where you physically examined it prior to purchase? Just curious.
It is a work file cabinet. I didn't purchase or assemble. Worked great for a week then has been doing this ever since.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:58 am to HottyToddy7
I swear to God, I don’t see how some of you get up and tie your own shoes in the morning.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:58 am to sidewalkside
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First step...post on OT Lounge and DO NOT LOOK INSIDE the filing cabinet no matter what.
I have checked for jams and rails being blocked. All 4 cabinets are doing the exact same thing. If one was jammed, the other 3 would not act exactly the same. At least that makes logical sense in my head.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:00 am to HottyToddy7
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It is a work file cabinet. I didn't purchase or assemble. Worked great for a week then has been doing this ever since.
So it was working. Sounds like you either unintentionally did something, or something somehow got dislodged in there and is blocking your shite from closing.
I'd google and see if this is a common thing. Or maybe somehow contact the manufacturer.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:01 am to HottyToddy7
Step two...keep posting on OT but whatever you do...DO NOT post a pic of the cabinet or include make/model or any other description.
This post was edited on 12/11/23 at 10:03 am
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:04 am to HottyToddy7
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have checked for jams and rails being blocked. All 4 cabinets are doing the exact same thing. If one was jammed, the other 3 would not act exactly the same. At least that makes logical sense in my head.
There’s often a mechanism that keeps you from opening more than one drawer at a time, to keep it from tipping over. First, double check that all
Of the drawers are fully closed. Second, check to see if one of the drawers is jammed in a way that the rod in the back or side is not releasing
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:05 am to HottyToddy7
Pull one of the drawers out completely and see if you can see what is the others are hitting. Surely you have tried this right?!
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:06 am to HottyToddy7
It sounds like your lock mechanism is broken in the locked position
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:06 am to sidewalkside
I'm pretty sure this is it.
Virco brand
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:07 am to TC Kidd
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don’t see how some of you get up and tie your own shoes in the morning.
I just reread a bookmarked post from when I tried to put on my shoes and found one was untied
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:09 am to chryso
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It sounds like your lock mechanism is broken in the locked position
This seems plausible. When if turn the key, the tension wire is moving. But I can't see the mechanism to lock or unlock each draw to see.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:12 am to HottyToddy7
You seem helpless. Most men aren't so easily defeated by a such a simple piece of office furniture.
I bet you pull over and ask for directions.
I bet you pull over and ask for directions.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:14 am to HottyToddy7
Why don't you check in the file cabinet and see what is blocking it from closure?
There is usually a rod that locks all of them. You might have to move it manually, then close all the drawers, then lock it to seat it properly.
There is usually a rod that locks all of them. You might have to move it manually, then close all the drawers, then lock it to seat it properly.
This post was edited on 12/11/23 at 10:15 am
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:15 am to chryso
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It sounds like your lock mechanism is broken in the locked position
This seems to be the case. Thanks for the help.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:15 am to frequent flyer
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Why don't you check in the file cabinet and see what is blocking it from closure?
...or maybe he could call his boyfriend and ask him to fix it?
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:16 am to GreatestStory
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You seem helpless. Most men aren't so easily defeated by a such a simple piece of office furniture.
I bet you pull over and ask for directions.
Based on your posting history, you seem like an angry elf. You ok man? You need to talk to someone about it?
Feel so shitty about yourself you have to get online and talk shite to everyone? You seem like a blast a parties.
This post was edited on 12/11/23 at 10:17 am
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