Cornhole Boards

How to Make Indoor Cornhole Boards

1. 1 Cut the Boards

   

   Cut the following pieces with your BLACK+DECKER MATRIX™ 20V MAX* Lithium Drill/Driver with BLACK+DECKER MATRIX™ Trim Saw Attachment:

   • (2) 14 x 24" pieces of ½" plywood for game boards
   • (4) 24" long triangle legs from pine board

   Create the triangle legs by first cutting two 24" lengths from the pine board. Then, draw a diagonal line from two opposing corners on each piece, and cut along the line with the trim saw attachment.

2. 2 Cut the Holes

   

   Measure 6" down from the vertical center of each plywood board and make a mark. Trace a circle 5" in diameter on this center mark on each board, using a pencil compass. Use your drill/driver with MATRIX™ Router Attachment to make a plunging cut along the perimeter of this traced line. Follow along the circumference of the circle to create the hole in each game board.

3. 3 Attach the Side Legs

   

   Stand two of the triangular leg pieces on their long square edges, and line up the top edges flush with a plywood game board. Drill three pilot holes, one near each end and one in the center, with a 1/16" drill bit. Secure the board with ¾" wood screws. Repeat the process to assemble the other legs and board.

   TIP: Drilling pilot holes can help prevent the screws from splitting the wood, especially near ends and edges. 

   
   

4. 4 Sand + Paint

   

   Use your BLACK+DECKER MOUSE® Detail Sander to smooth out any rough edges that may have resulted from cutting. Start with 80-grit sandpaper and finish with 120-grit sandpaper. Wipe off all sanding dust. Sketch or stencil a design or trace your team's logo onto each game board in pencil before painting with acrylic. Paint each board with inverse colors to differentiate cornhole teams. Seal with a coat or two of waterproof varnish in case the game gets too intense and needs to be taken outside.

5. 5 Play + Store

   

   After you’ve finished playing your homemade game, store the boards by stacking them on top of each other (with the triangle legs facing each other) in a dry place.