Steps
STEP 1
Cut ¾” plywood to size.
Tools
Materials
![Cutting wood to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/2219b758e3b6494582b1cf95118b3abf.png)
STEP 2
Use a pocket hole tool to drill holes into the plywood pieces.
Tools
Materials
![Drilling holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/cdbaced98fd24357b4e5064c3d15dac3.png)
STEP 3
Utilize the pocket holes to attach the pieces together to create a cabinet.
Tools
![Attaching wood together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/fb374d6d467a49c49f84aa425060cf17.png)
STEP 4
Cut 1x3's to fit the size of the cabinet to create a cabinet door frame, drill pocket holes into the 1x3's.
Tools
Materials
![Drill pocket holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b7364db1b30643c094ca2305cedfa8d2.png)
STEP 5
Place plexiglass in between the cabinet door frame pieces to create the door and use cabinet door hinges to attach the doors to the cabinet.
Tools
Materials
![Creating doors](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7f05da9230714769ae5fe4914eedcd27.png)
STEP 6
Paint the 4x4 post that the book cabinets will rest on, then place in the ground using quick set cement to hold into place.
Materials
![Painting wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/c78d14c2648f4b78b6a642e1aa5e5f7d.png)
STEP 7
Cut two 1x3’ pieces to serve as ledges for the cabinets to sit on, then attach them to the 4x4. Place the cabinets on the ledges and use the brad nailer to secure them into place.
![Library attached to post](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/15d31da8189944b58b271b5ef1b07987.png)
STEP 8
Cut plywood pieces to size to create a roof for each cabinet and attach using a nailer.
Tools
Materials
![Attaching roof](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/e1a6e5101fef4f52b4b31845d6f23696.png)
STEP 9
Sand the cabinet to prep for painting. Apply paint to the cabinets as desired.
Tools
Materials
![Painting cabinets](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/92bf3cba6a9e480bad49f3d95d7c8c9f.png)
STEP 10
Cut shingles for the roof and attach using a hammer and nails.
Materials
![Attaching shingles](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/5de339e31f6645c190f0927209491fb9.png)