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Timberline file frame set for legal is a metal rail system that creates hanging file storage in a drawer box for legal-width files. The kit uses front and rear rail brackets, side rails, and a center rail to form a rigid frame that supports legal-size filing in a cabinet drawer. Two 16-1/8 inch front and rear rail brackets screw mount into the front and back of the cabinet, so the frame ties directly into the drawer structure for stable file support during daily use. Two 25 inch front-to-back side rails span between the brackets, giving full-depth support so legal folders ride smoothly from front to back. A 15 inch side-to-side rail sets the legal width across the drawer, so hanging rails stay aligned. Two clips work with the front-to-back side rails, helping lock the layout so rows stay straight as the drawer cycles.
The legal size kit is designed for a straightforward three-step installation that fits typical shop workflows. First, the two 16-1/8 inch front and rear rail brackets screw into the drawer box front and back, so the mounting points are fixed directly to the cabinet structure. Second, the two 25 inch side rails are cut to length with a hacksaw and then snapped onto the front and rear rail brackets, letting the installer adjust for drawer depth while keeping a positive snap-fit at each end. Third, the 15 inch center rail snaps into place, tying the sides together at the legal-width spacing. This sequence builds the frame from anchored brackets outward, so alignment is controlled by the drawer geometry and the metal parts rather than by loose measurements.
This file drawer components set is suited to drawer box projects where legal-size hanging files are required inside a cabinet. Because the front and rear rail brackets are designed to screw mount into the front and back of the cabinet, the system integrates directly into drawer boxes built for office, commercial, or home file storage. The two 25 inch front-to-back side rails give enough length to serve typical full-depth legal file drawers, and cutting them to length with a hacksaw lets the installer match the actual interior depth. The 15 inch side-to-side rail defines the hanging file width, which supports layouts based specifically on legal-size folders instead of letter-size spacing. With metal construction and a black finish, the kit aligns visually and structurally with other metal drawer components used in cabinetry and woodworking projects.
The CompX Timberline file system layout is built around metal rails and brackets, so the geometry of the file frame depends on factory-formed parts rather than improvised wood strips. The screw-mounted 16-1/8 inch front and rear rail brackets give a consistent mounting baseline, which helps drawers across a project share the same file rail height and setback. Cutting the 25 inch side rails to length with a hacksaw means each drawer can match its exact internal depth while still snapping securely to the brackets, reducing variation between units. Snapping the center 15 inch rail into place fixes the legal-width spacing, so hanging file rows stay uniform across multiple drawers. The two clips that work with the front-to-back side rails add localized restraint, which supports alignment over time as drawers are loaded with legal files. The black finish that is guaranteed to withstand 50,000 cycles with no paint wear or other degradation supports long-duty service in file drawers that see frequent open-and-close cycles, helping the system maintain both appearance and metal-to-folder contact quality.
The Timberline file frame set for legal is described as a legal size kit, so it is intended to support legal-width hanging file layouts inside a drawer box.
The legal size kit uses two 16-1/8 inch front and rear rail brackets designed to screw mount into the front and back of the cabinet, creating fixed anchor points for the frame rails.
The file system uses two 25 inch front-to-back side rails that are cut to length with a hacksaw and then snapped onto the front and rear rail brackets to match the drawer depth.
The legal size kit includes one 15 inch side-to-side rail that snaps into place and sets the file frame width so legal folders hang across the drawer at a fixed spacing.
The rail system is made of metal and has a black finish, providing a solid metal support surface and a uniform black appearance inside the file drawer.
The black finish on the rail system is guaranteed to withstand 50,000 cycles with no paint wear or other degradation, supporting long-term file drawer use.
The legal size kit from CompX Timberline gives a defined rail system for building legal-width file storage inside a drawer box using metal components. With screw-mounted 16-1/8 inch front and rear rail brackets, cut-to-length 25 inch side rails, and a 15 inch side-to-side rail that snaps into place, the FF-SK3 layout ties directly into cabinet geometry. The black metal construction and finish, guaranteed for 50,000 cycles with no paint wear or other degradation, support demanding file drawer applications where consistent hanging performance and appearance matter over time.
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