Fig. 195. A filing cabinet
The filing cabinet for papers shown in [Fig. 195] is of radically different construction. As it is designed to stand on a desk, or independent shelf, the base may be very simple or omitted entirely, as in the drawing.
It is divided into twelve compartments, with a clear space in each of 121⁄2 × 51⁄2 × 31⁄2 inches, these being the outside dimensions of the drawers.
It is important in building up these compartments to use lumber that is well seasoned and free from warp. Gain the shelves into outside uprights, stopping the groove half an inch from the front.
Before sliding the shelves into the grooves, lay out on the four pieces the grooves for the three vertical partitions. It will be much easier to cut these grooves clear through from front to back, but a better appearance from the front can be obtained by stopping the grooves half an inch back, as on the sides.
Each vertical partition will then consist of three separate pieces slipped in from the back. A cross section of the cabinet will appear, as a. The quarter-inch back is to be gained into the sides as shown in the top view.
The construction of the drawer is shown at c, the sides being cut away toward the back. Otherwise the drawer is simply an open box made of 3⁄8-inch pine or white wood, with 1⁄4-inch bottom put together with brads.
The false front, made of the same material as top and sides, gives a suitable finish, and practically covers all joints; it is secured by flat-head screws from the inside.