Project DIYPortable Corn Hole Boards

Portable Corn Hole Boards Step by step

• STEP: 1

  Take (2) 2x4's and cut them down to....

  (4) 48" Long Sides
  (4) 21" Long Ends
  (4) 11.5" Long Legs

  
• STEP: 2

  For your legs, set your angle on your miter saw to 10 degrees and cut 2 angles for your legs to sit flush on the ground. 

  
• STEP: 3

  On the other end of the legs, find the center point from edge to edge and top to bottom and use a compass to draw a rounded edge on top for your leg to fold in and out. 

  
• STEP: 4

  Cut out the rounded piece using a jigsaw.

  
• STEP: 5

  The leg needs to be able to rotate opened and closed easily so make sure you sand and round of any jagged parts you made with the jigsaw.

  
• STEP: 6

  The center of the hole should be 9" down and 12" in from the top. Mark a center X where that should be. 

  
• STEP: 7

  Take your compass, measure out 3" using a ruler.

  
• STEP: 8

  Place the compass on the X and draw a full circle to mark out your hole.

  
• STEP: 9

  Drill a starter hole for your jigsaw to cut out the large hole.

  
• STEP: 10

  Using a jigsaw, cut out the circle.

  
• STEP: 11

  Once the hole is cut out, sand the inside rim with 120 grit to prep it for pant and smooth it out.

  
• STEP: 12

  Lets assemble the frame. Take your (2) 20" boards and your (2) 48" boards and lay them out with the short ends inside the long sides.

  
• STEP: 13

  When you countersink the holes to put the frame together be sure not to go all the way through to the endgrain of the short board because it could cause it to split. Once you have predrilled the holes, attached the board using 3" deck screws, 2 on each corner.

  
• STEP: 14

  Add another board in the center so when the frames are together, the bags don't fall out. 

  
• STEP: 15

  Take your half sheet of plywood and place it on top of the frame to make sure its all even and lines up.

  
• STEP: 16

  Its best to predrill all the corners and then every 6" and secure with your 3" deck screws. 

  
• STEP: 17

  Place the rounded end of the leg in the corner of the bottom side of the board. Tip: use a thin peice of cardboard to put between the leg and the top side of the board so the boards are not rubbing when you put the leg in and out. Predrill a hole the size of your carriage bolt.

  
• STEP: 18

  The wingnut should go on the carriage screw just tight enough to hold it but allow the leg to move up and down.

  
• STEP: 19

  Sand the top with 180 grit discs to prepare it for paint. Tip: draw some pencil lines on the wood to know when you have sanded the area enough. 

  
• STEP: 20

  Be sure to sand not only the top but all the frame and legs as well. 

  
• STEP: 21

  Round over the edges using a 150 grit premium sanding sponge.

  
• STEP: 22

  Based on the thickness of your rope handle, drill your holes from the center of the side of each board so when they are put together, you can pick both ropes up using one hand. 

  
• STEP: 23

  Tie a thick knot on the inside of each end of the handle so its tight and holds. Tip: when you cut your rope, if it has a wax coating you can burn the end so it doesnt unravel. 

  
• STEP: 24

  For our design we painted the base and legs dark green, made a stencil out of posterboard. We used painters tape and push pins to keep it still, while we spray painted lime green on top to make our scene. 

  PS. Be sure to add a clear coat on top in order to allowe the bags to slide.

  
• STEP: 25

  Lay the boards on top of each other and mark out where you want the latches to go on each side. Predrill the holes and fasten the latches to the boards and lock them together to make sure they fit. Do this for both long sides of the board.

  
• STEP: 26

  Throw your bags inside opposite of the hole, lock it up and head to the tailgate party!!!