Cathedral Products A4+ (Foolscap) Steel File Box with Starter Pack of 5 Suspension Files - Red

I have to say, the reason for writing this review is purely because of my own brilliance. When the beautiful grey box was delivered I jumped with joy at the exciting thought of finally putting my filing away. I eagerly opened the packaging and pulled away the wrapping with glee. I was then met with the Goliath beauty that was THE BOX. My smug feelings on exactly how cool I am rushed over me and I went to open the lid. I grabbed the solid, thief proof and impressively vandal proof lock and lifted,but nothing happened. It wouldn't open. I thought, where is the key? Somebody must be very security minded to lock an empty filing box. I thought the key must have been in the packaging so I sprung to my feet to empty out the box I opened so quickly and alas,no key. It was then that I realised it must be inside the box... This wasn't going to beat me. My day wouldn't be ruined by a spotty youth on the minimum wage trying to mess with my brain, chuckling to himself as he locks them all and sends out to exited customers. To be fair I though, I would do the same, like the time I stole all the SPAM keys off the tins in the local supermarket. Crazy times.. I went downstairs to find whatever I could to break into this wretched box. Armed with a small pick axe, a pair of scissors and a burger flipper I was given for Christmas the previous year ( what a f~~~ing terrible present that was ) I ran upstairs to attack. Pulling the incredibly heavy duty lid ( not flimsy at all ) up with said burger flipper and shaking relentlessly until I could hear the tinkle of metal inside. I knew I was onto the jackpot. I got my torch out and looked inside. There they were. Sitting there laughing. Well,not for long. I lunged inside with my all slender pick axe and poked around. Alas, no joy. I just couldnt get enough purchase on it, like a midget trying to open a window, I was beaten. I grabbed the scissors and stabbed around inside again, shaking furiously ( the box, not me) BINGO. There they were. On the floor. Not laughing anymore are you, you little filing cabinet packer! Finally I was in. I had won. Victory was mine. I could now file.

Nice size, nice colour, would have prefered a clip fastening on the lock but nice item.

This is a useful size filing box and i am pleased to have bought it. Being made of relatively light sheet metal, it has some flexibility and the locking mechanism is not high security or high precision, however, it is adequate for the job one would reasonably expect it to do. It is well finished in shiny black enamel and the top corners are well rounded for safety. It would offer security against casual attack or flames (but not sustained fires) that is superior to the average plastic or cardboard file box, and it holds a little more too. Also looks better. If I needed to lock it securely on a daily basis I would be inclined to rivet on a hasp and use a small padlock. For the money, this is a good buy compared with other files that are available.

I found it to be a 'thin metal' box with a very poor lock which is difficult to secure sufficiently to be confident that it will not open suddenly if/when you lift the box. The handle is also questionable. However, in a stationary position it offers good storage space although the files/folders do not slide easily. Would not buy again

Adequate size for my needs

I bought this for documents. Locked it and lifted it up with the handle (whilst empty) and the top just opened. Life was busy and I missed the return window, sadly

Good value for money and good place documents

I needed a file box that we can lock with a combination lock. I couldn't find anything suitable, but I could easily make it with this box. I removed the crappy lock, and used pop rivets to fit a standard padlock hasp, and then it's perfect for our needs.

gebrauchte Ablagenbox als akzeptabel angeboten, aber Schrott versendet. Korpus und Deckel deutlich verbeult, sodass der Deckel nicht mehr abschließbar ist. Lack richtig abgeplatzt. Daher von diesem Händler gebrauchte Artikel nur erwerben, außer wenn Sie das gleiche Erlebnis wünschen

Is niet het dikste metaal, maar ziet er goed uit voor het geld wat je betaald.

This file case is a nice size, it holds fifteen foolscap files more than enough for my household accounts. I like the way I can lock everything away when I have finished. The paint work has nice look and is a tidy addition to my home office. This file case is really good value.

Super

Ottimo per la conservazione di documenti importanti.