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DIY Cornhole Game

Get ready for some fall fun. Whether you are using if for tailgating or just having some fun in the backyard, you will be glad you made this DIY cornhole game. 

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Show Your Spirit

Dressed up in your favorite team colors, your cornhole game is ready for action. You will need to make two of these for play. 

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Gathering the Materials

You will need: 24"x48"x1/2" plywood/ (2) 2"x4"x48" pine/ (2) 2"x4"x21" pine/ (2) 2"x4"x11.5" pine/ (2) carriage bolts/ (2) washers/ (2) wingnuts/ (4) 4" wood screws/ (20-25) 1.5" wood screws/ sandpaper/ primer/ paint/ circular saw/ jigsaw/ drill with bit wide big enough to accommodate jigsaw blade / compass/ painters tape/ pencil/ wood putty 

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Cutting the Plywood

Cut the plywood into a 24"x48" rectangle with a circular saw or table saw. Alternatively, you can have it cut at many home improvement centers. Some even sell plywood precut in this size. 

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Cutting the Boards

Mark the boards to make the necessary pieces and cut with a circular saw or table saw. All of the cuts can be made from (2) 2"x4"x96" pine boards. 

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