File Cabinet Locking Bar. Fits 4 Drawer File Cabinets. Includes Padlock and Cobalt Drill Bit. (Beige)

Attached this bar to a four-drawer filing cabinet that holds sensitive paperwork. The drill bit that came with the installation for the cabinet's metal was easy to handle when installing, and the padlock was locked with ease, without sticking. The bar fit flush along the edge, so when the drawers were open and unlocked, it didn’t feel any different than before. In any locked situation, the drawers could not be opened, providing clear physical security for documents at my workspace.

Got this for a standard at home four drawer file cabinet. The beige color pretty much matches the color of the file cabinet, just looks a touch fresher since it's not really old. The installation was super easy, but you will need a drill to make the holes. It was nice that this set came with a drill bit that was the correct size for the screws you get with it. It was pretty much: install the lock knob, mark and drill the holes in the file cabinet (8 total), then line up and screw the lock into the cabinet. If you're not planning on having the bottom of the lock bar touch the floor, you'll want to put something under it to secure it while you're marking the hinge holes on the file cabinet. The only minor gripe I have with it is that the four hinges don't exactly line up with the line of the file cabinet. It was plenty enough to secure the lock, but basically on the top and bottom hinges, they line up with the opening of the file cabinet door, while the two middle hinges end up a bit away. I may have been able to manipulate it a little to get them to line up, but it still looks ok and the drawers still lock securely so for me it wasn't even enough to knock a star out. This lock will work well to keep random people out of the drawers for sure, and would recommend for basic file cabinet security. It probably won't keep someone out who really wants in and has a good crowbar or claw hammer, but for just keeping people out of the cabinet it'll be just fine.

Needed this item for work. It was easy to install with a drill and works as described. Seems to be very durable. No issues so far!

This was exactly what I needed. Very easy to install — watched a short video and ran into no issues. Took less than 15 min. I will be buying a few more for the office. I didn’t give it a 5-star rating only because I bought a couple that came with padlocks and found the keys were interchangeable and fit both locks. So that might not work in an office if more than one are being used, and you want/need a unique lock for higher security purposes. You can just buy your own padlock for an easy fix.

Easy to install and works

This file cabinet lock was easy to install. I didn't time my husband but it didn't take long to install two of these locks. Full disclosure--he is a long time DIYer and had all the tools needed to drill holes into the file cabinets. If you are capable of marking and drilling holes into a file cabinet these locks will be so easy to install. The bars are heavy duty and should act as a deterrent to anyone wishing to get into the file cabinet. The lock is not that big but the hole through which the lock fastens can only be as big as the bar width. So lock size is constrained.

The lock was easily installed and worked perfectly

I ordered two things recently. The locking device for a filing cabinet is great. I installed it myself in about 30 minutes and it works great. The second is a 3.25" Forsner Drill bit for wood. I have not used it yet but I have several others like it and they work very well.

Simple way to make an old filing cabinet more secure. Would not stand up to a determined break in, but good enough for restricting access in most cases. Was straightforward to fit following the instructions. Very useful that the drill bit and padlock are provided.