Standard File Drawers
The most common and versatile system for hanging file folders is to cut a slot for the rails and hang them from the sides or fronts and backs of the drawer as shown below. For Standard configurations (rails run front to back), the dimension we use is 12 1/4" to the outside of the rails for Letter files and 15 1/4" for Legal files. (refer to drawing below)
Standard Letter and Legal shown above. (Min width for Letter: 14", Legal: 17")
Lateral, Letter and Legal shown above with 'L' bar for stability. (bars towards front) min depth for letter: 14 5/16 for 5/8" thick, min depth for legal 17 1/4 for 5/8" thick.
File Drawer Options
To specify a combination of Standard and Lateral, combine two types such as: F1 / F4
More File Drawer Options
The actual drawer side is rabbeted to hang the files. The same dimensions as embedded black fiber rails above are used with this detail. Hard Maple is recommended. Minimum inside drawer height for this detail is 9 1/2”.
For 1/2" thick drawer sides with standard configuration, width is 13 1/8" for letter, or 16 1/8" for legal. Not recommended for lateral applications because the rail may interfere with the front. Clip on rails require no special machining, and can easily be added after the drawer is assembled. Minimum inside drawer height for this detail is 9 1/8".
FLUSH BOTTOM FILE DRAWERS:
If your application calls for file drawers less than 10 1/8" tall, custom heights can be produced to meet the space requirements. Drawers can be made with 9 5/8" height with flush 1/4" bottoms or 9 3/4" height with 3/8" bottoms. The bottoms are then stapled into the rabbet.
For any file drawer configuration not shown please provide a drawing and hardware specifications