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These DIY cornhole board plans will take you through each building step of gathering materials and supplies, cutting your boards, assembling the boards for play, and then finishing them with paint, stain, or decals.
Cornhole, also called bean bag toss, is a simple yard game where you toss bean bags into the hole on the board and compete as teams or individuals. It’s a no-stress game that’s a lot of fun and you’ll want to have it ready to go for your next barbecue, camping trip, or tailgate.
Not sure how to play cornhole? Not a problem! These official cornhole rules will show you how. If you’re not up for building one, consider buying one of these best cornhole boards.
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Cornhole Board Plan
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A Wonderful Thought Besides having in-depth building instructions, this cornhole board plan has materials and cut lists so you can start off having everything you need. There’s also inspiration for finishing your boards in designs like stars and stripes.
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DIY Cornhole Set from a Pallet
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Remodelaholic With just one pallet and a few boards, you can build this mini cornhole board set. Included in the building directions are how to take apart and cut up your pallet so you can use it as cornhole boards. Also included are instructions on how to sew cornhole bags for your game.
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How to Build Cornhole Boards
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Girl, Just DIY! Build your own cornhole boards with this free tutorial that has everything you need to successfully build them. If you’d rather attach decals to your cornhole boards instead of painting them, there are some great tips here on how to make them last.
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Custom Cornhole Boards
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Designing Vibes You can create your own custom cornhole boards with this free tutorial from Designing Vibes. You’ll need a few sheets of plywood and a few 2X4’s plus a few other supplies, and you’ll be ready to start building. Directions include how to use stain, sealer, and a decal to finish the project.
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DIY Backyard Cornhole
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Our Faux Farmhouse Build regulation-sized cornhole boards with this step-by-step plan. The finished boards are painted and stenciled to create one-of-a-kind boards that are perfect for some backyard fun.
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How to Make Cornhole Boards
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Four Oaks Crafts Learn how to make cornhole boards with this free building plan from Four Oaks Crafts. The plan starts off with the tools and supplies you’ll need and then heads into the building directions. It all ends with finishing instructions so you can get a nice set of stained boards.
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Free Cornhole Board Plan
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Home Stories A to Z Make your cornhole toss dreams a reality when you use this plan to build some cornhole boards for your backyard. You’ll love the process so much that you might even consider building another set to give as a gift.
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How to Build a Set of DIY Cornhole Boards
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The DIY Plan Learn how to build a set of DIY cornhole boards with this free building plan from The DIY Plan. These are built to be sturdy so thicker plywood is used. So sturdy in fact, that you can even cover the hole and make it into a bike ramp when you’re not playing. There’s also a tutorial on how to make your own cornhole bags to play with if you’d rather make than buy them.
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DIY Cornhole Game Set
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Stuff Andy Makes Make your own DIY cornhole game set with this free plan that will make even the beginner woodworker confident in building one. You’ll also find some great tips on how to finish and paint the boards.
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Cornhole Boards
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Amber Oliver Being both lightweight and collapsible, you’ll be playing cornhole all the time. This free cornhole board plan takes you through cutting, building, and stenciling this fun chevron pattern on your boards.