How to Build Your Own Little Free Library

Meet the Builder


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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.


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Figure B: The Doors

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


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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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