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!
credit: A Wonderful Thought
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
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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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