Game on! DIY Cornhole Scoreboard for Tailgating
Win over your friends and family when you show up to your next outdoor event with this clever scoreboard that makes playing cornhole a whole lot more fun!
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Tools + Materials
- (2) 1x12s
- (2) saw horses (optional)
- measuring tape
- drill + bits
- hole saw bits
- sanding block
- (2) 6"-x-9" boards
- 4"-6" board
- 1" wood screws
- 12" hinge
- paint + roller
- painter's tape
- vinyl number stickers
Optional
- wire basket
- bottle opener
- metal trash receptacle
Create Handle
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To start, place your 1x12s on two sawhorses. Mark the center at the top of each board about 2-1/4 inches from the edge. Then mark 1/2 inch from the center on both sides. Next mark 1-1/2 inches from the center on both sides. With a 1-1/2-inch hole saw, drill into each mark to create your handle. Repeat on your second board and sand smooth.
Make Cup Holder
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Next, you'll craft your drink holder. You'll need two 6x9-inch boards and one 4x6-inch board. Mark the center of each 6x9-inch board, and draw a straight line down the center, parallel with the 6-inch side. For one of those boards, you'll also mark the center of each half. This is where you'll drill your cup holders using a 3-inch hole saw.
On the drawn center line on each piece, partially drill three 1-inch screws. Finish drilling both boards on opposite sides of the 4x6-inch board into the 6-inch side. Sand and set aside for later.
Attach Cup Holder
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Paint your 1x12s and cup holder in the color of your choice. Then, mark where the cup holder will go and attach to a board with wood screws. At this point, you can also attach a hinge to the top inside of each 1x12 board.
Create Scoreboard
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Mark the side that does not have the cup holder at 2-1/2 inches in and 8 inches from the top on both sides. Next, mark every 1-1/2 inches down in a straight line until you've made 21 marks on each side. Partially drill each mark.
Add Accessories
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On the same side with the cup holder, attach a wire basket to hold your cornhole bags when not in use. We also added a bottle opener and small metal container to catch lids.
Get Sporty
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Using thin painter's tape (ours was 1 inch), tape off just inside the partially-drilled holes. Using your favorite team's colors, add a sporty stripe. Once dry, add number stickers in order from 1 to 21, and you're ready to play!
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