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For letter-sized (8.5x11 inch) hanging folders, you won't need to buy any rails. The drawers all have rails built in, and the drawers' side walls are high enough to accommodate the hanging folders.
The detailed specifications (click the "specifications" tab on the web page) could have been clearer about this. The specs mention that a "file frame" is not needed, but it would have been less confusing to say "frame for hanging files" not needed.
So, you're good to go right out of the box, for letter-sized folders.
If you want to hang LEGAL sized (11x14) file folders, Staples.com doesn't have exactly the frame/rails that you would need. Obviously, you'd have to install the rails across the width of the drawer, since the hooks on legal folders span close to 15 inches. That means you'd waste a few inches of space at the back of the drawer, but that's not the main problem. The bigger problem is that the drawer is only about 12 inches wide (between the inside walls), and the frames available from Staples.com are all 24 inches long or longer.
You might be able to find 12" legal-sized rails somewhere online. But if not, still not much of a problem, if you know how to use a hacksaw (or know someone who does). I've done it myself; takes only an extra two minutes or so. You could take a metal frame like this one"
OIC Hanging File-Folder Frames, Legal, 6/Pack
Staples.com item# 510453, $28.99
These rails already have little breakaway notches to fit drawers 24" - 27" deep. To fit the 12" width of the drawers in this cabinet, you'd simply measure off 12 inches, cut a small groove in the rail with the hacksaw, then bend it back and forth until the rail snaps off.
Yeah, I know. I've probably rattled on too long already. Just wanted to cover all the bases. As I said, you'll be just fine for letter-sized folders.
Answered on 6/2/2012 by Community Answer from None
