Cornhole Board Plans

Regulation Cornhole Board Set

Build a heavy-duty, tournament-quality set of two boards that won't bounce.

Step-by-Step Plan

1. 1 Cut the 2x4 side frames to 48 inches long and the end frames to 21 inches long.
2. 2 Assemble the rectangular base frames by driving 2-1/2" exterior deck screws through the outside of the 48" side frames into the ends of the 21" front and back pieces.
3. 3 Cut the 3/4" plywood tops to exactly 24" x 48" so they sit perfectly flush with the outer edges of your assembled 2x4 frames.
4. 4 Apply wood glue continuously along the top edge of the 2x4 frames, then align the plywood panels on top and secure them using 1-5/8" trim screws driven every 8 inches around the perimeter.
5. 5 Mark the center of the target hole exactly 9 inches down from the top edge and 12 inches in from either side.
6. 6 Drill a pilot hole at your mark, then use a 6-inch hole saw or a jigsaw to carefully cut out the target hole in both boards.
7. 7 Cut four 2x4 legs to 11-1/2 inches long. Mark a center point 1-3/4" down from the top edge of each leg, use a compass to draw a half-circle, and cut along the line with a jigsaw to create a rounded top that won't bind when folded.
8. 8 Clamp each leg flat inside the frame, pushed tightly against the back corner 2x4. Drill a 3/8" hole entirely through the frame and leg, then secure using a 4" carriage bolt, two washers (one between the wood pieces, one on the outside), and a wing nut.
9. 9 Deploy the legs and place the board on a flat table. Prop the back of the board up until the very top edge of the plywood is exactly 12 inches off the table surface, then scribe a horizontal line across the bottom of the legs and trim off the excess angle.
10. 10 Fill all screw holes with wood putty, sand all edges and surfaces smooth with 120-grit then 220-grit sandpaper, and apply three coats of high-gloss polyurethane or outdoor enamel paint for a slick, weather-resistant finish.

Cut List

Tools Needed

📐 Assembly Drawing