How to Build Your Own Little Free Library

Meet the Builder

Jay Cork thinks building a Little Free Library makes up for all his unpaid late fees at the real library.

Figure A: The Library

Overall dimensions: 32-in. wide x 18-3/4-in. deep x 35-in. high.

Figure B: The Doors

Overall dimensions: 12-1/4-in. wide x 3/4-in. deep x 14-in. high.

Cutting List

KEY	QTY.	PART	DIMENSIONS
A	1	Clear acrylic	9-1/2″ x 11-1/4″ x 1/4″
B	1	Base	32″ x 18-3/4″
C	2	Sides	12-3/4″ x 14″
D	1	Back	29″ x 32″
E	1	Gable face	29″ x 18″
F	2	Roof panels	19-3/4″ x 29″
G	2	Doorjambs	2-3/4″ x 14″
H	4	Door rails	1-3/4″ x 12-1/4″
J	4	Door stiles	1-3/4″ x 14″

Getting Started

Finish the post

• I cut the 4×4 cedar post to 60 inches, which leaves enough to cut the angled braces after I finish the post.
• Sand the post to 180 grit to prevent splinters.
• Apply a coat of epoxy finish to the entire post and set it aside to dry. This will seal the wood against the weather above ground and against rot below ground.

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