How to Upcycle an Old Pallet Into a Cornhole Game

Using a reciprocal saw cut the pallets apart until they are fully disassembled.

Using a reciprocal saw cut the pallets apart until they are fully disassembled (Image 1). Carefully remove any old nails with a hammer or pry bar (Image 2).

Keep in mind, these frames won’t be regulation size but they ARE packed with vintage charm! To build each frame, use the pallet’s notched side boards. Measure, mark and cut these into two 39 inch pieces and two 21 inch pieces (Image 3). Assemble these together into a rectangle, placing the 21 inch boards inside the two 39 inch pieces. Secure with a nail gun (Image 4). Repeat for 2nd corn hold board.

Keep in mind, these frames won’t be regulation size but they ARE packed with vintage charm! To build each frame, use the pallet’s notched side boards. Measure, mark and cut these into two 39 inch pieces and two 21 inch pieces (Image 3). Assemble these together into a rectangle, placing the 21 inch boards inside the two 39 inch pieces. Secure with a nail gun (Image 4). Repeat for 2nd corn hold board.

Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24 inches across (Image 5), then cut with a compound miter saw (Image 6). Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame (Image 7).

Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24 inches across (Image 5), then cut with a compound miter saw (Image 6). Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame (Image 7).

Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24 inches across (Image 5), then cut with a compound miter saw (Image 6). Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame (Image 7).

Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10 inches long (Image 8), then cut one end at a 90 degree angle and the other on a 15 degree angle (Image 9). Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down (Image 10).

Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10 inches long (Image 8), then cut one end at a 90 degree angle and the other on a 15 degree angle (Image 9). Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down (Image 10).

Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10 inches long (Image 8), then cut one end at a 90 degree angle and the other on a 15 degree angle (Image 9). Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down (Image 10).

Mark the hole’s location by first centering horizontally, (at the 12 inch mark) then drop down vertically about 6 inches from the top of the board to make another mark (Image 11). This marks where the top of the corn hole will go. Trace around a 6 inch diameter object (Image 12), then using a jigsaw, cut the hole out (Image 13).

Mark the hole’s location by first centering horizontally, (at the 12 inch mark) then drop down vertically about 6 inches from the top of the board to make another mark (Image 11). This marks where the top of the corn hole will go. Trace around a 6 inch diameter object (Image 12), then using a jigsaw, cut the hole out (Image 13).

Mark the hole’s location by first centering horizontally, (at the 12 inch mark) then drop down vertically about 6 inches from the top of the board to make another mark (Image 11). This marks where the top of the corn hole will go. Trace around a 6 inch diameter object (Image 12), then using a jigsaw, cut the hole out (Image 13).

Using a palm sander and a fine grit paper, sand the rough spots down so that the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards (Image 14). Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards (Image 15). To add a white stripe, protect the sides using craft paper secured with painters tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look (Image 16). Once dry, remove painters tape and craft paper, then …GAME ON

Using a palm sander and a fine grit paper, sand the rough spots down so that the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards (Image 14). Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards (Image 15). To add a white stripe, protect the sides using craft paper secured with painters tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look (Image 16). Once dry, remove painters tape and craft paper, then …GAME ON!

Using a palm sander and a fine grit paper, sand the rough spots down so that the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards (Image 14). Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards (Image 15). To add a white stripe, protect the sides using craft paper secured with painters tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look (Image 16). Once dry, remove painters tape and craft paper, then …GAME ON!

Liven up your next backyard bash with this vintage inspired corn hole game made from old wooden pallets.