A locking cabinet keeps the file more secure than an unlocked file cabinet. Sometimes, we need to repair the lock or install lock on wood file cabinet or metal to keep the file more secure. But what can you do when your file cabinet has not any lock system?
Well, you need to install a lock in your wood file cabinet to secure your file. The process is very simple and strongly works for any kind of person. However, in this article, I am going to share with you a complete process to install your lock in your wood file cabinet.
So, are you ready to complete the process? Then check out the following four steps without skipping any steps. Whatever, let’s get started.
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How to Install Lock on Wood File Cabinet? (Need to Complete 5 Steps)
First of all, you need to collect some materials and also complete the process with care. However, the process is perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced persons. If you have not skilled in installing the lock, then it may also be perfect for you.
Step 1: Collect the Needed Materials
First, you need to collect some necessary materials such as a lock, drill machine, marker, and gloves. If you already collected these materials, then you can jump through the below steps to complete the process.
Step 2: Installing the Locking Lever on the Bar
You just need to hold up the bars of three holes so that the holes show in the center position where you want to install the handle and locking bar. Now place the black lever, or you can handle it into these holes. After that turn, the bar over, and you just need to anchor the handle with a large screw. You can use a screwdriver to anchor it properly.
Step 3: Position the Bar Against Your Cabinet
If you want to open your cabinet without obstruction, then the outside of the bar should be run with a flush down and the outside of the cabinet. Before starting to do this, you need to collect a marker or pencil to mark the top hole of the bar. After marking, it is time to drill.
Step 4: Drills the Marking Holes
After completing the above steps properly, then you need to hole using a drill. You just need to drill the area where you mark. Once you drill the hole, you just need to mount the locking bar with a screw. Note, you should not tight it with high pressure. You should line up it from the bottom first. Repeat the same process to screw another hole.
Step 5: Secure the Locking Bar of Your Cabinet
You are near the corner to finish the process. Have you completed the above steps and screw top to bottom of your cabinet? If yes, now it is time to recheck all of the screws perfectly positioned or not. On the other hand, you should also keep in mind the screw is tightened properly.
Now, you completely install your lock in your wood file cabinet. I hope that the process is easy for you and you can hassle-free complete the process. However, if you have any questions or queries, you will let me know in the following comment box.
FAQs (Frequently Ask Questions)
Q: Can you install a lock on a file cabinet?
A: The official answer is yes, you can install a lock on your file cabinet. Though plenty of file cabinets come with a locking system, when your file cabinet has no lock system, you can check out the above process where I install the lock in a wood file cabinet. I hope that the process is simple and easy for you.
Q: How do I lock a file cabinet without a key?
A: If you want to lock your file cabinet without a key, then you need to complete the following steps. So, let’s break down the steps below.
- Step 1: Straighten out a paperclip, but you should keep in mind that you need to leave one of the ends bent.
- Step 2: Secondly, insert your curved end into the keyhole.
- Step 3: After that, turn the clip right to left and left to right to find the right unlock position.
- Step 4: Now, it is time to unlock the file cabinet using clip when your cabinet is a lock. Use a paperclip to unlock the lock.
- Step 5: Finally, pull on the handle to open your file cabinet.
Conclusions
It is essential to keep locking the files in the file cabinet, specifically your important file. I think the above process and steps are easy for you to install the lock. However, you can use the method for your wood file cabinet as well as a metal file cabinet. But, a metal file cabinet may demand some extra things to complete the process properly.
Hi, my name is Neale Whitaker founder of homesgys.com. I am an expert in home design and decorator. I researched furniture for around 7-years.