Little Free Library House Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about little free library house plans. If you are an avid reader and you want to exchange books with other people, you could build this simple free little library house. I’ve got you covered with step by step plans and instructions. If you enjoy my design, don’t forget to take a look over the rest of my free plans HERE.

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Little Free Library House Plans

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Cut & Shopping Lists

A – 1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 30″ long, 1 piece – 20″ long, 2 pieces – 6 3/4″ long BASE
B – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 16 3/4″x24″ long, 2 pieces – 16″x18 12″ long, 1 piece – 18 1/2″x24″ long BOX
C – 3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 10″x20″ long GABLE ENDS
D – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 16 1/4″x20 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 17″x20 3/4″ long ROOF

1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 8′
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
2″ nails
1 1/4″ screws
2 1/2″ screws
4 1/2″ screws
tube form
post anchor, wedge anchor
wood filler , wood glue, stain

Tools

Kreg Jig

Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

Post hole digger, Concrete mixer

Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

One day

PART 1: Little Free Library House Plans
PART 2: Little Free Library House Door Plans

How to build a little free library house

Base

The first step of the project is to build the base for the little free library house. As you can see in the diagram, you need to use 4×4 lumber for the components. Use a circular saw to make parallel cuts inside the support and then remove the excess with a chisel. Clean the surface with sandpaper. Lock the components together with 4 1/2″ screws

If you want to set the post into concrete, you need to add 3′ to the post length. Alternatively, you could just pour a concrete footing and use a post anchor. Irrespective of your choice, make sure you plumb the posts with a spirit level before locking it into place.

Base supports

Use 4×4 lumber for the side supports. Use a circular saw to make the decorative cuts to the supports. Drill pocket holes along the both sides of the supports and then secure them into place with 2 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square.

Assembling-the-little-house

Use 3/4″ plywood for the box. Cut the panels at the right dimensions and then drill pocket holes along the sides of the top and bottom. Align the edges with attention, check if the corners are square and insert 1 1/4″ screws to assemble the box. Add glue to the joints.

Attaching the back panel

Continue the project by attaching the back panel to the box. Align the edges with attention and secure it into place with 2″ nails inserted therough the sides.

Gable ends

Use 3/4″ plywood for the gable ends. Use a circular saw to make the cuts and then drill pocket holes along the bottom edge.

Fitting the gable supports

Fit the triangles to the top of the box and then secure them into place with 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure the corners are square and align the edges with attention. Add glue to the joints.

Fitting the roof sheets

Use 3/4″ plywood for the roof panels. Center the panels into place and then lock them into place with 2″ nails.

Little free library house plans

Make sure you check out PART 2 of the project so you learn how to build the front door and how to attach the decorative trims.

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