DIY Bag Board Set

Bag's or Corn Hole, what do you call it?

Regardless of where you are from we all love the game so why not get your #DIY on and make your own customized set!

A few years ago as I was walking through a flea market I came across a whole display of bags for sale to be used in a bags set. They were all themed to different sports teams. I saw some that were U of I themed and decided I just had to buy them for my brother-in-law.

I did some research on different board sets I could buy but decided I could probably make some for about half the cost so I recruited my boyfriend to do most the woodwork, looked up some instructions on DIY Network and went on my way!

Materials You Need:

• (2) 24" x 48" pieces of 1/2" plywood for the surface

• (4) 2x4 x 48" for the frame

• (4) 2x4 x 21" for the frame

• (4)2x4 x 11-1/2" for the legs

• 1-lb box of 1-5/8" deck screws

• 1-lb box of 3" deck screws

• (4) 1/2" x 4" carriage bolts with (4) washers and (4) wing nuts

• Wood Putty

• Paint

• Primer

Tools You Need:

• Jigsaw

• Measuring Tape

• Compass

• Drill with Drill bit and Phillips-head screw bit

• 1/2" drill bit

• Clamps

• Circular Saw

• Random Orbit Sander

• Paint Brushes

The instructions and photos I found on #DIYNetwork can be found below.

Step 1: Cut lists and plans.

You will need two 24" x 48" sections of 1/2" plywood; four 2x4 x 48" for the frame; four 2x4 x 21" for the frame; and four 2x4 x 11-1/2" for the legs.

Step 2: Construct the Platform Box

Cut the plywood into two 2’ x 4’ sections. Cut the 2x4s to the length specified in the cut list for the frame. Use 3" screws to fasten the 2x4s into a box with the 21-inch pieces inside the 48-inch pieces to form a 2’ x 4’ box. Lay the plywood on top of the box, use the plywood to square up the 2x4 frame. Fasten the plywood onto the frame with 1-5/8” screws. Repeat for the second platform box.

Step 3: Cut Legs and Fit

Cut a 2x4 to 11-1/2” for the four legs. Make a full 3-1/2" radius cut on one end of each leg. To make the cut, measure 1-3/4" down the length of the 2x4 and draw a line across it. Place a compass point centered on that line then draw the arc. Use a jigsaw to make the cut. 

Turn the box upside down; lay a leg parallel, flush up against one of the top corners with the radius side in the corner. Clamp into place.

From the inside of the box, make a mark in the center of the 2x4 vertically inside the radius. Drill a 1/2" hole through the side of the box and through the support leg.

Step 4: Attach Legs

Install the carriage bolt through both holes and attach with a washer and a wing nut. Check for operation; see if the legs can fold up and down inside of the platform. You may have to adjust the radius top if it is contacting anywhere, use a sander to do this. Repeat the process for the other legs.

Step 5: Cut the Leg Ends

To cut the angle on bottom of the leg, turn the box right-side up and set it on a worktable with the legs tucked under. Place a block (or anything that will hold it up, we used a bucket) under the box so that the back of the platform is 12 inches off the tabletop. Slide the box to the edge of the table, pull down the leg closest to the edge so that it hangs just over the table edge. Using the tabletop as a guide, draw a straight line across the bottom of the 2x4. Repeat for the opposite side. Cut the ends off using a circular saw.

Step 6: Cut Hole in Platform

To find the center point for the hole, make a mark 9" down from the top and 12" in from each side.

Step 7: Create a Circle

Use a compass to mark a 6" diameter circle around the spot that you marked.

Step 8: Drill Hole

Pre-drill a hole along the edge of the circle large enough to accept the jigsaw blade. Remove the drill and use a jigsaw to cut out the circle. Sand the edges of the hole smooth.

Step 9: Sand Board

Sand the entire board and around all edges including inside the circle. Putty all screw holes.

Step 10: Prime Time

Prime the entire box. When primer dries, re-sand the entire box. Wipe clean with light, damp cloth, and paint with an exterior-grade paint (we used a high-gloss).

Step 11: Decorate

I've made 3 of these boards so far, you can find the evolution of my painting by scrolling through the photos below!

The first one I ever created was for my brother-in-law, a U of I grad. Below are the process photo's for his board!

The Second board I created was for Nate's brother at High School Graduation before he headed to Marquette in the fall. You can find the photos of his board below!

The last one I made was for Nate's mom as a Mother's Day gift. A photo of her board can be found below!

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