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Wood cornhole game board

Updated on June 28, 2024

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Step-by-Step Guide: DIY Beanbag Toss Game

Build your own wood beanbag toss board (also called “cornhole game”) in a few easy steps to have fun in the sun all summer long. Learn how!

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1
Measure and Cut the Wood

  • 1.1Measure and cut 2 2x4s at 48” to form the sides.
  • 1.2Cut the 2x4 scraps at 21” to form the ends.
  • 1.3Measure and cut the plywood at 24”x48” to form the top.
  • 1.4Cut the 2x4 scraps at 12" to form the legs.
  • 1.5Make a mark 1" from the edge on one side, then draw a line from this mark to the opposite corner (see plan).
  • 1.6Cut along this line to create an angled end.
  • 1.7Using the jigsaw, round the straight end of each leg.
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Pro Tip

To trace the semicircle used to round off the end, you can use a pencil compass... or simply a bowl!

Person using a jigsaw

2
Make the Hole

  • 2.1On the plywood, draw a 6" circle at about 6" from the top of the sheet (the middle of the circle will be 9” from the top of the sheet).
  • 2.2Using the jigsaw, cut the circle.
  • 2.3To avoid any injuries, sand all the cut edges.
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Pro Tip

You can also use a hole saw with a drill to cut the hole.

3
Build the Base

  • 3.1Create a rectangle with the pieces of 2x4 (place the shorter pieces inside the longer pieces).
  • 3.2Check that the base is square and secure the 4 corners with screws.

4
Install the Top

  • 4.1Place the plywood on the base, with the hole at the top where the legs are.
  • 4.2Install the top by screwing into the base from above.
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Pro Tip

For a cleaner look, you can use a pocket hole jig. This extra step makes the project more complex but will produce a sleek-looking top with no visible screws.

5
Add the Legs

  • 5.1Turn the structure upside down (with the top against the floor).
  • 5.2Using a leg as a drill guide, drill the holes for the bolts that will hold the legs.
  • 5.3Secure the legs onto the base using the bolts, washers, and nuts, ensuring that the short side of the angle faces upwards.

6
Add the Finishing Touches

  • 6.1Apply a wood sealer to the entire structure, without forgetting the joints.
  • 6.2Decorate with exterior paint if desired.

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