Home made Sys port question

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kimurak

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You know how filing cabinets have some mechanism to prevent you from opening more than 1 drawer at a time, so that it doesn't topple over?
Does someone know if there is hardware or plans for something like this to make for my own cabinet?
 
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Might sound silly but why not just screw it to the wall/floor .it won't fall over and you can open all the drawers at once if you want .just a thought
 
I was planning on having it on wheels.

....And it's going in the garage with a concrete floor.
 
your local hardware supplier for file cabinets hardware parts should have anti-tip latches you can install into the drawers. 

the only challenge i see is that the most popular system installs on the side wall of drawers where most sysports only has a shelf and no side walls.

here's one source of hardware (no affliation): http://compx.com/products-timbmtotip.html
 
I've used the AccuRide drawer interlocks, and they work well.  They do require drawer sides, so plan accordingly when designing your cabinet.

I wish I had done this.  I have a set of SysPorts I made that hold two Sys on each tray.  (From an old thread, SysPorts under construction)  I have to be VERY mindful of opening more than one tray or things get tippy.  I ended up using a safety strap (found them in Lowe's as an "earthquake strap" made to hold bookcases to the wall) to attach them to the wall for peace of mind.
 
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