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It depends; how conductive is the metal it's made out of? Copper and steel work very good for Faraday cages, and I assume this cabinet is made of steel. Now, These cages need constant connection to work. If one of the doors don't fully connect, the pulse or waves will go right through. I would recommend pulling the drawers out and fitting a door to each opening. It helps if the door is slightly larger than the opening, as this will allow full and constant connection. A lock of some sort would be needed to prevent the connection from being broken, and finally, a grounding wire is needed to dissipate electrical charges. a quick Google search should help you with anything I've missed

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To make a Faraday cage from a metal file cabinet, line the inside of the cabinet with insulating material to prevent electrical contact with the metal. Ensure that all seams and openings are sealed with conductive tape to provide complete enclosure. The cabinet can then be used to block electromagnetic fields and protect electronic devices inside.

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