File Rail Clip

# File Rail Clip

I recently moved into a new office space and the desk was missing the rails to hold standard letter sized hanging folders.

The drawer has 1/2" sides so I made this 1/2" clip to hang over the side of the drawer while it hold a piece of 1" x 1/8" aluminium bar that is cut to the length of the drawer.

I added a screw hole to keep the bracket in place and provide a bit more support but honestly I think it would be plenty strong enough without it.
It take a 1/2" #8 screw but anything that fits will do.

It works really well and is far more sturdy than those ridiculously flimsy things you can buy at stationary suppliers.

I printed mine on an Artillery Sidewinder X1 (which I love) and I have included the gcode file for that printer. (Don't use it for other printers!)

Also, you need to mirror the part in your slicer to get the opposite part for the other side of the rail. My STL file only has the one side.

I also included the Fusion 360 file in case you wa