Build a DIY cornhole board with these plans in less than two hours for about $75.

Tip

Drill the pilot holes and countersink the screws for a finished look.

Attach the Cross-Braces

Repeat on the second frame.

finished half of a cornhole set

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Let the filler dry as directed.

Another option is to finish the remaining wood parts with stain and a protective topcoat, such as polyurethane.

Set Up Your Boards and Play

Place the boards 27 feet apart.

materials for building a cornhole set

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Two teams play against each other, each player tossing four beanbags in an underhanded motion.

Scores are tallied before the next team takes over.

A bag that goes through the hole wins three points.

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A bag that stays on the board wins one point.

All other bags receive no points.

fitting cross braces

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placing a board over one of the frames

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using wood filler

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completing the circle cut out

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drilling pilot holes

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gauging where the braces should go

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marking holes

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adding stain to the wood

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adding rubber bumpers to the legs

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half of a cornhole set

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