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

the box was very good and does the job with no problems only faulty i had was with the delivery person he did not leave it at my door he just put it in the close and left it was just that i put my laptop on and just seen it was left three sets of stairs down and any body could have lifted it ps as my name is on the door and it is the top flat so mutch for amazon delivery agent

I got this rather than having to have a huge filing cabinet. The good points are that it holds foolscap folders meaning you can store A4 documents - which is what most letters and statements sent by Banks, Energy companies etc are. The handle on the top means that carrying is easy. The guides on the inner edges mean the files hold well. Although quite thin metal this is fairly sturdy and I stacked 4 of these on top of one another without problem. Another good point is that the small feet on the base fit in to small indentations on the top to allow for secure stacking.The only negative is that the lock is not quite as good as the rest of the box so you have to make sure the lid is properly aligned and close the lock very carefully. Once locked it’s all good and I’ve never had the lock fail. If the lock was a bit better then this would be a 5 star product so because of that lock niggle I’ve only given this 4 stars.

This is a great looking document holder - sturdy, and seems a good quality. It will be very useful for filing with ease as it comes with suspension files and locks with a key lock. Extra suspension files can be easily ordered when needed. Thanks.

A functional file storage unit however the lock do not function which is very disappointingBuild quality-Average

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.

The file box itself is sturdy, but it is picked up by locking the box and picking it up by a handle on the lid. The lock is completely inadequate: the key rotates a small metal catch under the lip of a hole in the metal front. There is nothing to hold it in place and as soon as the box is picked up the catch slides off and the box falls apart. It just about works if you intend to keep it one place and don't need to lock it, but if you want some security, or if you want to move it from one location to another it's not fit for purpose.

Great lockable box and great price just what I needed

Lock not very reliable so don’t lift up by the handle