HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit AHere's what this first set of plans can help
you build - a Little Library in the style of the
Amish Cabin. Michael Kramer has put
together some drawings and instructions for
the basic structure. You can vary these any
way you wish.
A five foot 4" x 4" post put 24"
in the ground will do the trick.
No need to use cement. Just pack it
tightly and make sure it's steady.
I Could this be Bookus Binder,
Little Library patron and
Ireader? Yes...and she is eager
to see what you can build. Go
for it! We hope these plans
Imake it easier for you.
A little landscaping,
some flowers or a
bench can make your
Little Free Library
more inviting.
Little Free Library
www.littlefreelibrary.org
Library Box - Builder's Kit Plans
Plans by Michael Kramer
I Il 11.l FREE LIBRARY
Be sure to leave room for your official Little Free Library sign.
It identifies this structure with the registry number, lets people
know you are part of an international movement, and tells patrons
what to do: Take a book. Return a book.
LFL signs will be sent once
your library is registered.
Perspective View - Front
Not to scale
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their way inside unless you have a substantial overhang
here, tight seals in all joints, no holes in the roof and
no holes that would let even a drop fall on the books.
Double walls can make a big difference!
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The apex of the roof will stay dry if you
cover it with a piece of sheet metal.
Want a window or some
artwork here? Be
creative or keep it simple.
Perspective View - Back
Not to scale
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Perspective Views
Library Box - Builder's Kit Plans
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20 1/4"
Front
scale: 1 1/2"=1'
These dimensions are not set
in stone. If you want to have
two shelves rather than just
one, you can do it!
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Use plexiglass, not regular glass.
It's safer and will last a lot longer.
16 1/4"
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12"
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20 1/4"
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Elevation Views I Library Box - Builder's Kit Plans
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22"
1/4"
5/8" Plywood
with solid trim
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scale: 1 1/2"=1'
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19"
5/8" Plywood
14 1/8"
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16 1/2"
19"
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scale: 1 1/2"=1'
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Parts - Details
Library Box - Builder's Kit Plans
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18 1/2"
13 1/2"
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Groved or rabbited
to accept transparent
plexiglass
Door
19"
Bottom
For technical assistance and tips, see the Neighborhood
Library Builders Guild group on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/pages/Neighborhood-Library-Builders-Guild
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Ingredients
+ Two sheets of %" thick nominal 4' x 8' CDX
(exterior grade) plywood.
+ Four three-inch flat L-brackets.
+ A sheet of 1/16" thick plexiglass, at least 15" x 15".
+ 12 1/16"or 1/8" window screen clips.
+ Two flush type hinges (hinges that lie
flat).
+ A door handle.
+ A box of 2.5" exterior grade screws.
Step t Cut Sides
+ There are two side panels.
+ Cut each side 15 inches wide by 24 inches
high.
+ The height varies because the roof
should be sloped to keep out
precipitation. Cut one end on each piece
at a 6° slope. This will result in each side
piece being 24 inches high on one side,
and 22 on the opposite side.
+ Cut a notch out of the corner of one
piece, 4.5" x % ". Be sure to cut out of
the shorter end of the piece (the 22"
end).
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Step 2: Cut Back
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+ Cut the piece 22" x 37".
+ Cut each side 15 inches wide by 24 inches high.
+ 9.5" inches in from the right, cut down 17.5 inches.
+ Shave off from the top a 6 degree angle.
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22 in
Front view
37 in
17.5 in
9.5 in
4.5 in
6°
161
Side view
Step 3: Cut Bottom
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+ Cut the piece 15" x 37".
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37 in
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Step 4: Cut Roof
+ Cut the piece 21.5" x 32".
Cut the long sides at a 6 degree angle.
+ If you're running out of plywood, it's okay to cut the piece shorter
than 21.5". Don't go less than 18", though.
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21.5 in
32in
6°
6°
Step 5: Frame Assembly
+ Assemble the five pieces using 3" outdoor screws. Use four screws for every two pieces.
• Predrill all holes to avoid splitting wood. Predrilling also controls direction of screws, making fabrication easier.
Counter sink pre -drilled holes to improve aesthetics
• If you have difficulty keeping the pieces in place while drilling, hammer in small nails first to hold the pieces in place.
Back piece is inside of side pieces.
Left side sits atop of and is
flush with bottom piece.
Notched side
piece fits on back
side.
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+ InstaII roof so that it overhangs the left and right sides equally (approximately 2 inches on each side).
+ Ensure that roof overhangs front of library by 3.5 - 4 inches.
+ Install using 2.5" outdoor screws. Use four screws for each side.
+ Predrill all holes to avoid splitting wood.
Roof overhangs
front.
Roof overhangs
sides.
Step 7: Interior Decorating
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Cut two shelves 14" deep by approximately 36" long. Measure the inside of your
library first, though, to be sure the center shelf will fit. Ensure your shelf will be long
enough to bridge from the left side to the right, but short enough so that you can
slide it in easily.
Using scrap wood, cut two pieces as brackets, about 1" x 1" x 12". Affix one of them
to one interior side of the library approximately 8" from the bottom.
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Set the shelf on the
bracket you have
screwed in. Set a level
on the shelf and
determine where the
other bracket should
be affixed.
If you plan to paint,
stain, or in some way
decorate the interior,
this is the time to do
that.
+ Set the other shelf on
the bottom floor of
the library.
Bracket is higher than center to allow
taller books on bottom and shorter
books on top.
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There's no need to attach the shelves.
Just set them in.
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A bracket will
go here, too,
but only after
ensuring the
shelf will be
level.
Step 8: Cut Front Pieces
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22 in
Left side
of front
+ There are three pieces for the front.
+ Cut two pieces 22" x 3".
+ Cut one piece 26.25" x 2 inches. Make a 6
degree cut on one long edge of this piece.
+ It's a good idea to cut these pieces a bit
long to compensate for wood thickness and
accuracy of other cuts. You can always trim
a bit off later, if need be.
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Top of front (above door)
26.25 in >
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Right side
of front
22 in
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6°
Step 9: Front Assembly
+ Affix the three front pieces using 3" outdoor screws. Trim pieces if they're too long. Use four screws for each piece.
• Predrill all holes to avoid splitting wood.
• If you have difficulty keeping the pieces in place while drilling, hammer in small nails first to hold the pieces in place.
• Screw in
from the
outside, as
shown here.
That way, the
screw heads
will be
covered by
trim. Clamp
the pieces in
place while
drilling.
Top of front
Ensure the 6
degree cut is
oriented
correctly.
Step io: Create Door
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+ Cut four pieces 4" x 2o.5".
+ Cut 45 degree angles into each side of each piece, as shown below.
+ Glue pieces.
+ Paint or stain, if desired.
+ Attach L-brackets using %" screws.
A
B
Center the brackets between
points A and B.
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Step io: Create Door
+ On the same side of the door as the L-brackets, attach three window screen clips on each side of the
center opening, approximately one inch from the opening. Do not screw them on tightly.
+ Cut the plexiglass so that it fits under the window screen clip's tabs, approximately 15" x 15".
+ Swivel the clips so the plexiglass fits in place, then swivel them to hold the plexiglass secure. Tighten
the screws a bit, if necessary, to hold them in place.
Loosely screw in clips.
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Set in plexiglass.
Step it Exterior Decorating 411
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• Prior to attaching door, paint or stain as desired.
• Ensure door fits securely, but not too tight. Sand if necessary.
+ Attach fascia trim, if desired. Trim will help prevent moisture from entering. Caulk edges where plywood
and trim meet to further reduce moisture.
• Seal the roof, or install shakes or shingles.
+ Apply exterior -grade primer or paint.
Step it Exterior Decorating 411
+ If installing shakes, lay a sheet of tar paper
under each row, but be sure to cut it off 3
inches from the back of the library so that it
does not show through.
+ Nail in a row of shakes so that the row
overhangs the back of the library by 3
inches.
+ Lay another row of tar paper. Ensure it ends
six inches higher than the last row.
+ Nail in another row of shakes such that the
end three inches higher than the previous
row.
+ Repeat until roofing is complete. For the
last two or three rows, you will need to cut
the thin edges of the shakes; shortening
them so they fit.
Step 12: Install Door
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+ Affix hinges to left side of door, with one hinge in the top third of the door and another on the
bottom third. Ensure the hinges overhang sufficiently to allow for proper motion.
+ Predrill all holes.
+ Set door into library's opening and affix left side of screws.
+ Attach L-brackets using %" screws.
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Step 13: Install Latch
+ The simplest latch is a hook -and -eye. Screw bot pieces into a
predrilled hole.
+ Another option is a catch with handle, but then you will need to
install a piece on the inside that will hold the catch.