Score Big With These Gift-Worthy DIY Cornhole Boards

Do you know a cornhole fan? Easy DIY Cornhole Boards are perfect for tailgating and a great gift for any occasion!

In the past decade, cornhole has become a fixture at outdoor events.  Camping, picnics, tailgating…it’s a great way to bring people together.  Sets can be purchased, but if you, or someone you know, is handy with a saw, why not make your own and customize it?  Paint it with sports team or school colors.  Give it as a wedding, graduation, birthday or Christmas gift.

 

 

A Wonderful Thought walks you through the rules of the game, the construction process, and also advises on the best source for beanbags.  What a great project for a parent and child to work on together!

 

 

Here are the materials you will need to make your own DIY Cornhole Boards:

  • 2 – 2’ x 4’ x ½” thick plywood panels
  • 4 – 2” x 3“ x 8’ studs.  These will be cut to:
  • 4 – 48” long (sides)
  • 4 – 21” long (ends)
  • 4 – 12” long (legs)
  • 4 – ⅜” x 4” carriage bolts with
  • 4 – Washers
  • 8 – Nuts
  • Pocket hole screws WASHER HEAD – COARSE THREAD
  • 1” – 48
  • 1 ½” – 16
  • Bean Bags – these come in many different colors
  • TOOLS NEEDED:

    • Power Drill
    • ⅜” Drill bit
    • Orbital Sander
    • Something to cut the hole with
      • Jig Saw or 6″ Hole Saw
    • Bar clamp
    • Pocket hole jig – I like the Kreg MKJKIT Mini Kreg Jig Kit (You could also use a drill bit with a countersink bit)
    • 12″ Miter Saw (You could also use a hand saw)
    • Compass
Complete instructions can be found at A Wonderful Thought.

 

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