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4.5
I work in a decent sized cubicle but it has limited drawer and desktop space. Then I got a scanner. And a printer. Then a tech who insisted my computer tower HAD to be relocated from under my desk to on top of it. Add a dozen new work project folders and the walls closed in. The sheer amount of paper around me started to get to me.I decided I needed to clear up space, and getting my project file files, books, binders, and expandable/accordion file boxes off the desk and into alternative storage felt like the perfect way to get some breathing room.After looking at all the options, this cart seems like the perfect solution. It’s short enough to fit under my desk, tall enough to hold hanging files, offered a bonus bottom shelf for miscellaneous items, and had wheels so I can easily pull it out and to my chair for easy access.Assembly was easy. I am confident I could have handled it alone, but it was nice to have a second set of hands around just in case.The instructions were clear, but I read them through before starting.Two things to note:1. There are no pre-attached nuts/bolt. They come in the bag with the 8 screws (screws 1-4 are for the bottom panel of the filing cabinet construction. Screws 5-8 are for the bottom shelf assembly).2. There are no plastic caster sleeves. They were already pre-inserted into the cart legs, so I just had to stick the casters with their metal shafts into the legs. They fit great. Nice and snug so far.Also, one of the low reviews (Courtney) mentions the corners didn’t line up square. I ran into this problem when attempting to put in the 4th screw. Because of that review, I was expecting this issue. I went back, took out all the screws, reinserted them so that I attached Cart Side 1 first, then Cart Side 2 and that fixed the problem. Everything squared up perfectly. So if you run into this problem, back up a few steps, play with the order in which you started putting the screws in (1-4), and it should resolve itself.Also, for those who had the cart collapse during assembly, there are for protruding prongs on each end that slip into holes on the side piece that hold it together as you work to attach the filing cabinet bottom (first) then the bottom shelf. I experienced no issues with the cart coming anywhere near collapse during assembly.After the squaring issue was solved, everything went smoothly. The cart seems sturdy, well put together, and exactly what I wanted.A few things to note:The filing cabinet is deep enough for hanging files. They fit fine and do not hit the bottom.The bottom shelf will hold expandable file boxes. If they have a handle, you will have to squish the handle down to make it fit. Getting it out might be tricky. Time will tell for me. The shelf does not allow enough space for binders to be stored upright. Books will depend on their size.I would like 3 improvements:1. A plastic lid to cover my files. But that might make the cart too tall to slide under my desk. We’ll see. But I figure if I do want a cover, I can find a generic plastic lid somewhere.2. A handle or handhold hole either on the front or sides of the cart to get a hold of the cart and pull it out. Right now I think the cart’s height vs the space under my desk will prevent me from getting my fingers around the top edge to pull toward me. If true, I’ll just get creative and rig some kind of handle or pull through the grating holes.3. The cart needs some kind of bar spanning the bottom shelf and sides to keep the things you put on the bottom shelf from toppling off. Just a little extra security when pulling and rolling, you know? I figure a bungee cord stretched taut around it will take care of that easy enough.This seems like a great cart. So far I’m confident with my purchase and will update if issues come up during use.Update 9/20/201: And it fit under my desk! Barely, but it fits and wow is there a lot of room. So for a great product.
