How to Build a Cornhole Board
Learn how to build a cornhole board with these easy step-by-step instructions and let the backyard tournaments and games with family and friends begin.
Materials
- 2 ′ x 3′ x ½″ plywood 2
- 1 x 3 x 8 boards 4
- ¼ inch x 2 ½ inch carriage bolts 4
- washers: 4 large, (12) small
- wingnuts 4
- 1 ″ screws
- Wood Adhesive
Optional Materials for Portability
- rope for handles
- separable hinges
- 2 catches
Instructions
- Cut your plywood down to 2′ x 3′. This will be the cornhole board length.
- Cut your frame pieces.
The frame pieces are 36 x 24. You will need (4) 36″ pieces and (6) 24″ pieces (this includes the middle braces). - We attached our frame pieces using wood adhesive and pocket holes to hold the frames together.
The middle braces are placed in the middle of the frame. - Attach the plywood to the frame using wood adhesive and a few brad nails.
- Next, we drilled our 6″ holes using a 6″ hole saw.
The center should be 9″ from the top of the board and centered from the sides. - We cut the legs at 16 inches, rounded out the tops so they would be able to turn, drilled the holes for the carriage bolts (with enough room for the legs to swing back), and attached them.
- Then we set the board up so that the back measured 12″ off the ground (the regulation height) and swung the legs (fully extended) off the side of the table so we could mark the slant that needed to be cut.
- Once you cut your legs and attached them back to the board using the washers (1 large on the outside, 2 small between the frame and leg, and 1 between the wingnut and leg) you are all done.
Notes
Please see available pictures in the post for further help understanding any instruction steps.