Thank you for the instructions you have on your website. It has helped us save time in trying to design one without ever making something like that. We are excited to get started!
Awesome. Im a green beginner and have never built anything in my life (retired law enforcement) you make it look so simple and your workshop is awesome. Thank you for the informative video, please keep them coming. Hope to gain some confidence to try something like this soon.
Thanks Steven! Go for it! You never know until you actually start building. I'm self taught, so if I can learn this stuff, anyone can. Ha! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I've contact info on my website.
Great design, Adam! I am building one for my neighborhood from your plans. Thanks for sharing them with the video. I am almost done but now a bit concerned about the water intrusion from rain. Is the 1” overhang roof high above enough to keep out water? Would I need a drip cap moulding and/or weatherstripping for the door?
What do you think about doing a panel glue-up of the roof pieces before attaching them on top of the plywood so that there are absolutely no gaps between the pieces?
It would be helpful to list the overall length width and height of the library (without post). Maybe I missed it in the pdf or video? From the pdf I think it might be 19" wide 15" deep and 32 3/4 " high. Is this right? Thx.
we have several of these around our location and I wish there was some way to keep water from rain seeping in the door????? All of the ones around here have the same problem when we get some wind and rain it seeps in around the door and gets the books inside wet as they wick up the water. It also starts to grow mold on the books and inside very quickly in our humid environment. Each one locally is made different but all have the same problem.
Add a drip edge piece of molding over the top of the door so that water drips off of the molding and never drips on top of the door. This is what I have done to my LFL.
I’ve been watching this video before doing my own build, but quick question, shouldn’t the pocket holes and subsequent screws be done the opposite way? If you’re going inside to outside there isn’t much wood for it to actually grip to. If you went outside to in, sure you’d have the pocket holes on the outside, but it should secure the wood better and you could plug/putty the holes before the final paint, no?
I've used a lot of pocket holes, and can tell you there is not problem doing it that way with 18mm or 3/4 ply, but I have also used pocket holes with 12mm ply, and it was definitely better going from the outside to in, and obviously easier to tighten the screws. (I have a Bosch GO cordless driver that I bought specifically for getting to inside corners.) I think Kreg say that 1/2" is the minimum thickness to use Pocket Holes, but that's not an option here.
Hi there. I’m at the final stages of this library and can’t figure out how to attach the magnetic closure for the door. Can you give me some tips? Thank you!
Trying to get my daughter to build us for her school project how do you put on a plexiglass Can you elaborate on that especially in I've been hearing about dado grooves I don't have the skills so how do you go about building something simple to hold on to the plexiglass
If you’ve got a table saw, a router or a sliding miter saw you can cut a tiny little groove the length of the frame to slide your plexy into. If that’s not an option, you can sandwich the plexy between pieces of frame and the door.
I attached a 2-3" scrap piece of cut off I had sitting around right behind the top and bottom trim pieces so they'd be more secure. Just a quick tack to the top and bottom and it took out the minor flex the trim had. Hope that helps!
@@LazyGuyDIY Thank you for that information. Watching you inspired me to start my project. Learned a lot and appreciate your instructions and presentation.
I am currently working on this and have a few questions.. at what point did you add the shelf? did you use pocket screws for the shelf as well? for the piece that attaches to the post... did you just use some plywood scraps?
I am working on this currently as well -- my plan is to add the shelf before adding the cedar facing or door, because i think maneuvering and installing will be more difficult otherwise. also potentially going to add a couple of vertical dividers, perhaps one below and one on the shelf, offset from one another, to provide a little more structure for supporting books, rather than them all leaning on each other only. my plan would be to use pocket screws under the shelf to attach to the sides. i might just use regular screws into the end of the verticals through the horizontal shelf, and then rely on glue only for where the dividers touch the top and bottom, since those aren't load bearing in any way. as for the piece that attaches to the post, i would probably cut those from some pressure-treated 2x4 material.
Hope you got that figured out. I added my shelves with pocket screws before I did the front trim or door. Post a picture/link to your finished project if you’d like to share.
This looks really nice but....that space underneath the roof could have been made useful if you had made a way for the roof not to be permanently fixed....or like if it could be lifted open with a hinge or something....😊 just my opinion.... ...but overall ....its beautiful.
Totally agree, I was a little worried about the heavy rains we get being able to get in to the books so that's why I made a buffer. Probably wasn't necessary and could have been a good bonus space!
Kinda wish you hadn't fast forwarded through making the door. That's the part I'm having trouble with. I don't think we needed all 6 minutes of you making the X's on the side panels.
Sorry, I don't actually run a commission build business. But I can potentially help you find someone local to build one for you. I also have detailed build plans if you know a woodworker locally.
Because of paint dry time, it took me a weekend to build. I've got friends pumping multiples of these out in a weekend at a time. Maybe 5 hours total including finish on the safe side.
Everything is accurate. The only issues I've seen with measurements was with a person who wasn't aware of the difference between the more commonly used nominal measurements (like a 1x3) I listed in materials to purchase and they bought 2x4's and ripped them down to actual 1" by 3" boards. It is heavy though without books in it and that's the main complaint. Like over 40 lbs. due to the 3/4" pressure treated plywood and design. If you're using pocket holes for assembly then the 3/4" thick material is a must. I can tell you the ones I built several years ago are still standing strong with no real maintenance, while the thinner material versions just haven't stood up to the weather.
Thank you for the instructions you have on your website. It has helped us save time in trying to design one without ever making something like that. We are excited to get started!
Glad to hear it! Definitely send me pics of your finished build!
Awesome. Im a green beginner and have never built anything in my life (retired law enforcement) you make it look so simple and your workshop is awesome. Thank you for the informative video, please keep them coming. Hope to gain some confidence to try something like this soon.
Thanks Steven! Go for it! You never know until you actually start building. I'm self taught, so if I can learn this stuff, anyone can. Ha! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I've contact info on my website.
Calls it lazy, then builds the shit out of a book box. Lmao. Good works man.
Ha! I’m only lazy when it comes to work around my house.
Great design, Adam! I am building one for my neighborhood from your plans. Thanks for sharing them with the video. I am almost done but now a bit concerned about the water intrusion from rain. Is the 1” overhang roof high above enough to keep out water? Would I need a drip cap moulding and/or weatherstripping for the door?
What do you think about doing a panel glue-up of the roof pieces before attaching them on top of the plywood so that there are absolutely no gaps between the pieces?
It would be helpful to list the overall length width and height of the library (without post). Maybe I missed it in the pdf or video?
From the pdf I think it might be 19" wide 15" deep and 32 3/4 " high. Is this right? Thx.
Nice Library.. I love the shirt
we have several of these around our location and I wish there was some way to keep water from rain seeping in the door????? All of the ones around here have the same problem when we get some wind and rain it seeps in around the door and gets the books inside wet as they wick up the water. It also starts to grow mold on the books and inside very quickly in our humid environment. Each one locally is made different but all have the same problem.
Put some weatherstripping around the door frame
Would a few holes in the bottom help?
Add a drip edge piece of molding over the top of the door so that water drips off of the molding and never drips on top of the door. This is what I have done to my LFL.
Sounds like you should mount a broken dorm fridge on a pole and call it good. What would Red Green Do?
jeez what an equipment you have...i am jalouse
I’ve been watching this video before doing my own build, but quick question, shouldn’t the pocket holes and subsequent screws be done the opposite way? If you’re going inside to outside there isn’t much wood for it to actually grip to. If you went outside to in, sure you’d have the pocket holes on the outside, but it should secure the wood better and you could plug/putty the holes before the final paint, no?
@Lazy Guy DIY
I've used a lot of pocket holes, and can tell you there is not problem doing it that way with 18mm or 3/4 ply, but I have also used pocket holes with 12mm ply, and it was definitely better going from the outside to in, and obviously easier to tighten the screws. (I have a Bosch GO cordless driver that I bought specifically for getting to inside corners.) I think Kreg say that 1/2" is the minimum thickness to use Pocket Holes, but that's not an option here.
Hi there. I’m at the final stages of this library and can’t figure out how to attach the magnetic closure for the door. Can you give me some tips? Thank you!
Trying to get my daughter to build us for her school project how do you put on a plexiglass Can you elaborate on that especially in I've been hearing about dado
grooves I don't have the skills so how do you go about building something simple to hold on to the plexiglass
If you’ve got a table saw, a router or a sliding miter saw you can cut a tiny little groove the length of the frame to slide your plexy into. If that’s not an option, you can sandwich the plexy between pieces of frame and the door.
Can you further detail the "extra pieces" you added for stability at about the 2:20 mark. Please.
I attached a 2-3" scrap piece of cut off I had sitting around right behind the top and bottom trim pieces so they'd be more secure. Just a quick tack to the top and bottom and it took out the minor flex the trim had. Hope that helps!
@@LazyGuyDIY Thank you for that information. Watching you inspired me to start my project. Learned a lot and appreciate your instructions and presentation.
How long you figure this project takes the average woodworker?
I’ve seen a ton built from all skill levels at this point and 2 weekends seems to be the right timing. That seems to be the sweet spot with dry time.
What are the actual measurements and dimensions of this library??? thanks
It's 33.50" tall, 16.5" deep and 20.50" wide. The inside space for books is 15" deep, 21.50" tall and 19" wide.
How did you finish the cedar planks on the top? Polyurethane?
Just a marine grade poly. Still holding up today!
I am currently working on this and have a few questions.. at what point did you add the shelf? did you use pocket screws for the shelf as well? for the piece that attaches to the post... did you just use some plywood scraps?
I am working on this currently as well -- my plan is to add the shelf before adding the cedar facing or door, because i think maneuvering and installing will be more difficult otherwise. also potentially going to add a couple of vertical dividers, perhaps one below and one on the shelf, offset from one another, to provide a little more structure for supporting books, rather than them all leaning on each other only. my plan would be to use pocket screws under the shelf to attach to the sides. i might just use regular screws into the end of the verticals through the horizontal shelf, and then rely on glue only for where the dividers touch the top and bottom, since those aren't load bearing in any way. as for the piece that attaches to the post, i would probably cut those from some pressure-treated 2x4 material.
Hope you got that figured out. I added my shelves with pocket screws before I did the front trim or door. Post a picture/link to your finished project if you’d like to share.
This looks really nice but....that space underneath the roof could have been made useful if you had made a way for the roof not to be permanently fixed....or like if it could be lifted open with a hinge or something....😊 just my opinion....
...but overall ....its beautiful.
Totally agree, I was a little worried about the heavy rains we get being able to get in to the books so that's why I made a buffer. Probably wasn't necessary and could have been a good bonus space!
Is there a kit that comes with the pieces or do you get them yourself?
Did you put a coat of a sealant on the painted parts or is it just exterior paint?
Just exterior paint!
Are the cedar panels actually fence pickets?
You got it! Much cheaper.
Kinda wish you hadn't fast forwarded through making the door. That's the part I'm having trouble with. I don't think we needed all 6 minutes of you making the X's on the side panels.
can you build me one of these on a smaller scale?
Sorry, I don't actually run a commission build business. But I can potentially help you find someone local to build one for you. I also have detailed build plans if you know a woodworker locally.
About how many hours is this build
Because of paint dry time, it took me a weekend to build. I've got friends pumping multiples of these out in a weekend at a time. Maybe 5 hours total including finish on the safe side.
@@LazyGuyDIY Thanks! just what i was looking for, now i just gotta get a 4/x8 sheet home....
What size brad nailer did you use?
How accurate are the plans and cut list? I noticed a couple reviews of it mention they are way off?
Everything is accurate. The only issues I've seen with measurements was with a person who wasn't aware of the difference between the more commonly used nominal measurements (like a 1x3) I listed in materials to purchase and they bought 2x4's and ripped them down to actual 1" by 3" boards. It is heavy though without books in it and that's the main complaint. Like over 40 lbs. due to the 3/4" pressure treated plywood and design. If you're using pocket holes for assembly then the 3/4" thick material is a must. I can tell you the ones I built several years ago are still standing strong with no real maintenance, while the thinner material versions just haven't stood up to the weather.
Thank you much!
Little library???? 😂❤