How to Build Cornhole Toss Boards - A Fun and Easy DIY Project - Episode 8
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- How to build the cornhole toss game. In the video, Pete shows the materials needed, how to build the platforms, add the legs, and drill the hole. DIY Pete also shows how to paint a cornhole board and add a design to it.
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First, you’ll want to build the frame for the cornhole platform. Lay the 2×4’s on a flat surface and connect the boards using 2 1/2 wood screws. I’d recommend drilling pilot holes prior to using the screws to eliminate the chances of wood splitting. Use 2 screws in each corner. More info and blueprints in downloadable plans.
Use 1 1/2 inch long wood screws to attach the 1/2 inch plywood to the 2×4 frame. Pre-drill pilot holes to prevent the wood from splitting when the screw goes in. Place screws around the perimeter of the board spaced about every 8-10 inches. Countersink the screws a bit so you can fill them in with wood putty in a later step.
Cut the legs for each platform to 12 inches. Later, we’ll angle the boards and shorten them just a bit. First, measure 1 3/4 inches down from the top of the board and make a mark. Second, measure 1 3/4 inches from the side. You’ll drill a 3/8 inch hole where the center marks are. Use a compass to draw an arc which will round off the top so the legs will be able to fold.
The rounded side should be flush with the corner. Then use a 3/8 inch drill bit to go through the hole in the leg and to create a new hole in the 2×4 frame behind it. Learn more in downloadable plans.
Use 4 1/2 inch long 3/8 inch carriage bolts to attach the leg. Put a washer and wing nut on the inside of the leg. Check to make sure they open and close easily. You can use an orbital sander to sand down high spots on the arc in case the leg isn’t folding easily.
Put the cornhole table on a large and flat table. Shove a box underneath and check to ensure the back board is at 12″ above the surface. Once this has been done, slide the corner of the platform over the edge of your surface (Video above helps describe this process). Cut the angle on the miter saw. It will typically range between 5 to 10 degrees. Here is a photo of the legs with the angle cut.
The next step is to cut the hole for the platform. I had to re-take a few photos which is why you see a hole in the boards and paint in the previous photos. Measure 9″ down from the top of the board. Then measure 12″ from the side of the board. Where both marks meet is where you will want to mark for the center of the hole. Then use a 6″ hole saw to cut the hole. If you do not have a hole saw you can use a jig saw. Make sure to hand sand the edges of the hole after cutting.
Do a google search for all sorts of ideas on how to customize your boards. I used masking tape to create a 1 1/4 inch border and an arrow. Paint the boards using a brush or roller. I used latex paint because it has low VOC (fumes) and is durable. I used a stencil to paint on a Nebraska Huskers design. You can order custom stencils and NCAA licensed decals from companies like decalsextremeonline.com and vinyldisorder.com.
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Pete Sveen
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Love those huskers! I was planning on making a Huskers themed cornhole set, and to my surprise this is what came up first on my search! Go big red!
You'll have to go ahead and make a set! Have a great Fourth of July and GO BIG RED!
Decided on Friday morning that I wanted corn hole boards for tailgating on Saturday. By Friday night I had some thanks to these plans. Keep up the good work.
Wow awesome job Will! And thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Cheers!
Pete, this is probably the best "How-to video on building a cornhole set" on youtube! You earned a subscriber. Thank you! Keep it up!
flipian86 Thanks a ton! Glad it helped and thanks so much for subscribing!
Your game came out looking really good. Great job
I've made 3 sets and used this video each time as a reference. Top notch instruction and results. Well done sir!
Awesome Chris. Nice work!
Dust is a must! Pros like the dust because it lubricates the board providing wicked slide.
I used these plans for the first two corn hole sets I made. They are great plans and easy to follow, even for a beginner!
That's awesome Lynn! Great job!
Your build was much better then all of the other ones I have seen. I agree the Kreg jig is the best way to go, you do not have holes to fill. Nice job!!!
Thanks!
Brilliant post... I was really inspired to make my own for my wife as a graduation gift hers was for Drexel. One note though mine turned out awesome right up until the urethane step.
If you have allot of white as my design did. An oil based urethane will cause white paint to yellow so they kind of looked like crap at the finish. She still loved them and it was a great learning experience...
Thx!
Shawn Thompson Hi Shawn! So glad the project went well. Yes, I too had a slight yellowing to the tint on the white areas. Didn't bother me too much, but now I recommend a minwax waterbased stain if there is white being used. Cheers!
Good Ole Nebraska boy. Always think "Corn First". Great Video. Couldn't be better.
Cal MacLellan Thanks Cal! GO BIG RED! Hope all is well and thanks so much for the kind words. Cheers - Pete
Thank you so much for your time and response Pete! I Def will post a pic! I have follow you on fb too !
EastBayOutlaw76 Awesome and have fun with the build!!! Thanks a ton for the follow :)
Made a couple . Thanks for the best instructions.
This video helped A LOT in making a cornhole. I made 2 sets and they worked out perfectly. Thank You!
Awesome Audra! Have fun at your upcoming BBQ's!
Super tutorial!! We are using this video to make a set at my child’s school, so thanks a mill.
That's great to hear, have fun!
This is great. Thank you for taking the time to film yourself doing this for people like us! Go Cornhuskers!
Bo Big Red!
Great tutorial. Going to start building mine soon here. Just need to think of a theme!
Awesome! You'll have to send a photo of the finished boards!!
Hey I'm trying to do the Kreg Jig method. I'm still learning how to use the Jig. I was wondering what your measurements are set at on the jig when drilling those holes. I accidentally drilled to deep and went through the plywood. I might still need some learning to do on how that Kreg jig works
Awesome! I'm going to be building a SF Giants set on my days off. Thanks for the blueprint! Nice Huskers board btw, looks great👍
Thanks, and have fun building your SF Giants boards!!
You want the corn dust is very important to the game. Its like the sand on shuffle board. It make the bags slide properly.
Michael Ravellette Thanks Michael! I appreciate the info from a corn hole guru! Cheers - Pete
Michael Ravellette great thank you
This project is awesome,thanks dude
Thanks for taking the time to watch Luis!
Great build, easy to follow. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video Pete. Thanks very much!!! I'm just finishing up and can't wait to use it. We had a cheaper version of this that my friends and I played on for the last 18 years until someone ran it over.
Hey Scott! Awesome, have fun enjoying the new ones for many years to come :) Cheers!
I love your videos man. Your how to videos are probably the best on youtube. I stole your wine rack idea and have since made dozens as gifts. People love them. Just completed my first set of these boards for a buddy. Keep it up man
I'm happy that you like my videos Tra! The wine rack is a fun project, it's great that you have made so many! Thanks for the support! I hope that you keep on making!
Nebraska was where I learned how to play while I was there visiting family. Now I’m here learning how to make one. Go Huskers!! 🌽
That's awesome! GO BIG RED and have fun with the build!
Good to know instansiv! I didn't know the dust was a good thing:) Thanks for the comment!
excellent explanation for building a Cornhole set.
Joe B Thanks Joe!
Very nice looking build! Something I learned using a Kreg jig; make sure to pull up on the drill and clear the wood chips when drilling the pilot holes...also best to use a corded drill on high speed...saves from heat build up which can cause the tip of the bit to snap off.
Great tips Luke!
Great video! Just finished my Iowa version!
Nice work!
Great video! While not a Husker I still did my education in Nebraska. Now we call Missoula our home. Keep the great content coming.
Very cool Scott! Will do and thanks for the comment. I have quite a few Nebraska friends here. A couple Husker grads and a few from Creighton. Where'd you go?
Pete Sveen, I went to Creighton for grad school. We came to Missoula for residency and decided to stay for the long haul. I love Bozeman, too.
Scott Kershaw Very cool Scott. Go Big Red!
Go Big Red!!!!! Thanks for the tutorial.
GBR!!! Thanks for watching!
Great job, thanks for the video!
+Michael Lobdell Absolutely! Thanks for reaching out. Cheers
Awesome set!!!
Thanks!
Also, I was recently working with Frog Tape and learned a tip. If you paint one additional coat of the base coat color AFTER (yes, AFTER) you mask it, if the tape leaks, it only leaks the color desired under the tape (so who cares?!? perfect!) and that leaking seals any further leaking. And then, after that coat dries, follow-up with the top color (I do 2 or 3 coats of this -- same with base coat too BTW). Nonetheless, when you peel the tape off, you get amazing, crisp lines. Of course, this is no replacement for doing a good job of applying the tape to prevent any leakage, but it's insurance! For your project, Pete, you were masking the naked wood with the Frog Tape, something I would think would be a little risky, given wood's tendency to be an irregular, porous substrate that also likes to wick! But, your results looked to be perfection! I would have been inclined to paint a coat of the polyurethane over the tape (the one side of the tape anyway) to lock it down before applying the white paint. But, again, you seemed to have no problems (that video captured anyway :^) ). Also, I'll add that using the technique I describe here, I had no troubles peeling the tape off a week later (after all coats were good n' dry if not fully cured even!). I worked beautifully. Lastly, it's also a good idea to pull the tape off at the most extreme angle you are able to (essentially back on itself, or as close to 180 degrees as you can), and not perpendicular to the project or shallower. Doing it the right way creates a shearing effect that promotes crisp lines! Okay... I'll stop now. :^)
***** Thanks for all the info! The tape I used created a pretty good seal, but not 100% perfect. Still looked pretty crisp though and there were a few areas to touch up. Can't wait to see how your boards turn out! Please send in a photo or post to the fb page if ya want to! Cheers - Pete
DIY PETE Thanks Pete. My boards are turning out great and I will be sure and post pictures on your Facebook page (after I give the boards as gifts to my in-laws.... don't want them to see them on Facebook before they get them and ruin the surprise!). Right now, I'm all done with the latex painting and was able to get calendared decals from a local graphics shop here in Brookings, SD for the local (John Deere in this case). Thanks again. I'm going to ask a separate question regarding finishing in a new comment above.
Awesome video. Thanks!
You betcha William! Thanks for the kind words man. Cheers!
Sir what setting are u using for the Kreg Jig to attach board to the frame ?
This has to be the most Nebraskan thing I've ever seen lol. Awesome job!
haha! for sure! cheers :)
Watched your floating shelves video helped me a lot. The fact that you are a big red fan only makes me like you more.
Thanks so much and GBR!!!
Very nice. I like the wood grain showing. I made a pair of these also. Lots of fun...
Cool, nice work!!
Next time I'm going to stash the 2x4s (too heavy) and use 1x3s like other people have done....
Pete! You're a bad-ass! Another subscriber earned.
geniusboy01 Thanks for subscribing!
Great video Pete! Go Huskers!
Thanks Chad! GBR!!
Absolute Adore-A-Thon!
👉🏻💡💨
Thanks for watching
Amei o vídeo está de parabéns, Merece muitos likes :)
Esther Peçanha obrigado!
When you measured the height for the 12"... Did you measure from the bottom of the flat space to the top of the board?? Or to the bottom of the 2x4
Thanks for the video! GO BIG RED!
+Riley Rathbun Thanks for watching! GBR!!
This is a fun game to play. For those of us with certain disabilities and playing Horseshoes is no longer an option, this game fills in great. Not near as much weight to pick up. Really good game and fun for all ages! I recommend this game!!! Good exercise on a nice day with the Sun shining! Peace!
rockbay79 Thanks Rockbay! Yep, it's definitely a fun game. Cheers - Pete
When measuring for the hole for the legs, you said go down 1 3/4" down from the top, but it looks like you marked 1 1/2", which one is it?
Hey love the plans just wanted to make sure I put the poly over the decals?
+John Kalends If you are using vinyl decals, I would do a light sanding after the final coat of poly is dry with a high grit sandpaper ( 500 or so ) to smooth out the finish. Then wipe with a damp rag. I'd then apply the decal on the smooth finished surface. In the video I only use the top decal as a stencil -- and so I do poly over the painted N and rest of the board. You could poly over the decal if you'd like, but I've made them with the decal on top and the boards have worked great.
Best video. Ty ty ty. Gonna make this.
Awesome! Have fun!
I am definitely loving this tutorial! Easy enough it seems. Shall see when i try? Where did you get the stencil for the N from?
Hi Vanessa! I made the stencil with a vinyl plotter, but a local sign maker could do a custom stencil for you if needed.
where do you get the stencils from?
Thank you for the video! How big was the Nebraska decal you used?
12 inches in height.
Did you prime the wood at all prior to painting? Also how many coats did you use?
Pete love all your projects. Going to build this in Colorado this weekend. Question what setting did you use on Kreg jig when joining 2x4 with 1/2 ply? How do you know what setting when joining 2 different sizes?
I had same question I did it once I cant for life me remember. I should wrote it down I thought was 3/4 setting in jig 5/8 on bit 1 1/4 screws not sure
Awesome Vid...GBR!
Thanks Jon. GBR!
hey wanted to no if I can use Rust Oleum Painters Touch crystal clear gloss? it's for indoors and outdoors projects. thanks
Hi! Yes, a spray sealer for sealing will work. You'll want to do a few coats.
very helpful ty
+DigitalDump Best of luck!
Great video.
GBR!!!
GBR!!
When you used your kreg jig to do the pocket holes to attach the frame to the top board with the 1 1/4 kreg screws what thickness did you set your tool at to drill the pocket holes for that?
did he answer that I forgot what it was also
Thanks man! Great video. How long did it take for the poly top coat to cure? Im making mine for a party this weekend and want to make sure its ready. Thanks
Gabriel LaCross Hi Gabriel! I'd say a good 24 hours for the first coat will be more than plenty. (Probably 12 ish - if the temperature is warmer. I typically wipe on a real thin second coat which dries in a few hours. That will speed up the process. Good luck on the project!
Hi Pete, can you describe how you painted the Nebraska N using the vinyl decal you used? In your video, it looked like you might have traced the decal with an exacto knife or something? I have the Nebraska N vinyl decals, but I'm unsure of how do get the effect that you did.
+Tyler Cruise Hey Tyler! The outline for the N was all pre-cut on a vinyl plotter so it would have the pinstripe outline. I have a vinyl plotter and was able to create that on the machine. You could use a steady hand, ruler, and an x-acto knife to try and replicate it though.
Hello amazing video! How big was the stencil that you used?
About 12 inches in height and in proportion. I am out of town otherwise I'd measure :) Cheers! Thanks for watching David!
Awsome Pete! One question is.it best to use semi-gloss or is it just your prefrence? Can we use high gloss? Thx :-)
Thanks! Semi-gloss is just what I had around the shop. High gloss will work great! Good luck, you'll have to post a project photo when you make them!!
Wish i found this video soon, i build one myself a couple weeks ago and had a hell of a time with the legs, watched all kinds of other peoples videos and there explanation sucked, yours made it seem so much easier
Hi Loren! Hope all is well and nice job taking action building those boards! Take care and thank for the kind words.
Great build, Great video. I do have two questions:
Does the Polyurethane help make the entire board a even and smooth surface? I figured with having a decal on the board, that would be something for the bags to get "caught" on or slowed down by....
Also, where did you find the stencil for the white ring around the hole?
Hi! I made the stencil using my vinyl plotter, but I'm sure you could find something similar on Amazon, or have a local sign shop make one. The poly does sort of help in making sure the surface has an even slide.
Awesome video, it helped me tremendously with my own cornhole boards! Just 1 question though, should I also use polyurethane on the sides of the board and on the legs? Or is it only necessary for the top piece? Thanks!
Hi Nolan! I'd do poly on everything to get the longest lasting finish, and so it wipes clean easily. Cheers!
Hi pete i go to nebraska as well and me and my dad are all done with our boards just looking for the decals and cant seem to find the white N decal you used where did you find those?
Hi Joe, GBR! For this I had a stencil made and painted the white logo. But the stencil was made using a vinyl plotter. You'd most likely need to find a local printing company to make a couple N's or you. Vinyl decals should be pretty cheap.
What size Decal did you use?? I am using your video to make a set for my wife and was curious. Thanks
Hey James! The Nebraska logo is about 10 inches by 10 inches.
Hi Pete,I am building my 5th set of boards using your instructions. This time the customer wants a vinyl wrap. I have never done this. I watched a few videos on here and all have different ways of applying it. Since it is being applied to bare wood, should I put a coat or two of minwax down before applying the vinyl wrap? Also once I have the wrap in place would you recommend using minwax on top to seal it or use edge seal tape or both? I just want to make sure the wrap stays in place for as long as they use the boards. Thanks again Pete!!
Hey Jersey! All great questions. You are going to want a super smooth surface prior to applying the vinyl. I've played around with wraps a bit on cars back in the day, but not on wood. I actually recently made another pair of boards though and sprayed a sealer on them prior to applying some large decals. They've stayed in place well. Once the wrap is in place, I would not seal it since the vinyl itself is super durable and made to last for years outdoors. If you aren't wrapping the sides then you might use seal tape, I'm not sure though since I haven't done this exact process. Let me know what you end up doing though --- or if anyone reading this has experience with wraps please chime in! Cheers - Pete
make sure to buy your begs!
All kidding aside its a great build with an awesome finish. to make the leg assembly easier offset the carriage hole in the frame 1'' and you wont have to worry about readjusting the legs with a sander
Thanks so much!
Pete, in the video you say use 1 1/4 in keg screws to attach the plywood but in the written instructions it says 1in kreg screws. which should I use? do I set the drill bit to 1/2in?
thanks!
I was wondering the same thing. I suppose I could adjust the collar in the bit. They really should mention this in the video or people are going to be upset when screws are poking out of their cornhole board top.
Here's a link to the Kreg website for proper settings depending on wood thickness.
www.kregtool.com/files/newsletters/kregplus/june14.html
Pete, a couple questions for you. I built a set using your directions exactly.I built a second set painted as the Irish flag and I had extra wood to make this set from a different project. This time around I used an air nailer instead of screws. It seems to hold up well. Your thoughts? Next question is I did about 5-6 coats of a min wax water based polycrilic. I did the slide test and mine don't slide til around 30". How can I make the boards slicker? Lastly to lessen the weight, can 1x4's be used in place of 2x4's? Thanks Pete!
+TheJerseyDigger Hi! an air nailer can work just fine. 16 gauge is going to be a bit stronger than an 18 gauge connection. Wood glue is definitely something you'd want to use in combination with the nails. -- Yep, you could use 1x4's instead of 2x4's. To make the boards slicker, I'd recommend lightly hand sanding with 800 grit to remove any roughness. If they still don't slide enough, you could think about adding a paste wax or possibly even spraying with some pledge furniture cleaner.
You can use 1" for frames and use the pocket hole jig. Makes for easier carrying
Thanks!
I was in Bellevue Nebraska for 2 years, when my dad was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base
Awesome!
How many bags do you need? We are almost done with ours!
You need 8 total...4 per color
What are the measurements of the circular stencil and where can I buy it?
Pete, thanks again for graciously answering all of my questions below. I now have some questions regarding the finishing of the boards.
1) Did you de-gloss (i.e., with trisodium phosphate [TSP]) or sand (i.e., with 220 grit sand paper) the painted regions of your boards prior to applying the poly?
2) Did you have any compatibility issues using the oil-based poly over water-based latex paint?
3) How many coats of poly did you use?
4) How much time (roughly elapsed before you poly'd over the paint (i.e., was it "fully cured" out to multiple weeks or just "dried" for a few hours)?
5) Did you experience any "yellowing" (unfortunate byproduct often associated with oil-based finishes) -- that are especially noticeable on the white painted portions of your boards?
6) Generally speaking, how did your finish turn out and are there anythings you would have done differently or considered?
***** ALSO: I actually did not use latex paint on my boards. I found another style of paint, called Acrylic Enamel at Runnings (local farm and fleet store). The brand is Majic Diamond Hard High Acylic Enamel in High Gloss finish. Like latex though, it is "soap and water" clean-up. It's known for its durability and ability to bond to almost any substrate. I used Zinger Bulls-Eye 1 2 3 latex primer over the wood first. The results are outstanding and I'm thinking I won't need a clear coat finish on top, but am exploring it...
***** Hi! SO glad you found a good solution. I'm familiar with Runnings :) Small world - I grew up in Aberdeen, SD. Played hockey in high school so I made it to Brookings quite often and it is where we had our state tournament my senior year. To answer your previous questions (a little late I know) -- I did not sand the painted areas -- although it's a good idea. -- And no compatibility issues. Sounds like you got it all figured out though, can't wait to see them!
Wow... yeah, it is a small world! I actually grew up in Rapid City and was a baseball guy... A remember playing in Mile City, MT. That park was huge (448' to dead center!)!
***** That's a heck of a hit to get a home run! Rapid City is a nice town and I've spent quite a bit of time out in the hills, neat you were into baseball there. Our family was pretty involved with the Aberdeen Pheasants baseball team between 1995-99 or so and so I learned to love baseball as a little kid.Hope all is well over in Brookings and that you are starting to get some nice weather. Take care! - Pete
I recommend 1x4 for the frame and a hardwood, your choice, for the top.
Hi! Thanks for watching. In a more recent video I used 1x4 boards and a hardwood plywood. Cheers ua-cam.com/video/bcY0B3O_ryA/v-deo.html
Pete AWESOME video! I'm going to build my own boards with the help of your video. I have a couple questions hoping you can help answer.
1. Where did you get the stencil for the hole to make a white rim around it? can you provide a link?
2. I'm a GSM of a Hyundai and Mazda Dealer. I want to customise these boards with the Hyundai and Mazda logo to be used at the dealership while customers are waiting for their paperwork to be prepared. Any suggestions as to where to go to have them made or purchased? What size should I be looking for to fit perfectly between the white triangle leading to the hole on your boards?
Thanks for your help and hope to hear from you soon.
I forgot to ask, whats the dimension of the stencil used?
Shad, glad that you are gonna tackle this project, it is a really fun one! I have a vinyl plotter so I made my own stencils. However, if you don't have access to one you can order online from a site like www.vinyldisorder.com I would suggest looking online or for a local vinyl cutting service to cut your logos and stencil.
As for the sizes, you will have to see what looks best to you, for my circle around the rim it was a 7" diameter circle. For the logos, about 12" wide would be a good size to have them fit in the triangle.
Cheers!
Hi Pete! In the video you said 1 1/4 Kreg screws. In the plans page it says 1 inch Kreg screws, setting jig at 1/2. Which would be correct and what would the setting for 1 1/4 screws on Kreg? Thanks!
+Jeffrey Schechter Hey Jeff! I will double check when I get home. I think I switched to recommending the 1 inch screws and 1/2 jig setting because the 1 1/4 may have been a little too long and some people were having trouble with the end of the screw going through the plywood a bit.
+DIY PETE Hey Pete. Yes, I ran into this problem. My 1 1/4 inch screw went through the plywood. The frame came out uneven and wobbly. I believe I screwed in the 2x4's unevenly? So the pieces were not all flush to the table when screwing. Would you suggest how to avoid the the opposite corners being uneven? Thanks again!
Just made my set! It looks very similar to yours, but with the Rutgers logo. Go R U!
Nice work!
Great video Pete! Quick question. Can you use water based polyurethane instead of oil based? Thanks
You certainly can. I recommend water based especially over white paint --- so it doesn't have a yellow hue.
Made this project look very easy, great video. How long does it take to make these?
Except for the painting you could make them in an afternoon. With the painting it would take the weekend, just waiting for paint to dry. Cheers!
Any hints on using a jigsaw for the hole as easily as you did? Type of blade, settings on jigsaw??? I am having no luck with it.
Hi! I'd recommend using a fine blade made for wood. Drill a hole about the size of your blade so you can get started. Follow the line and you'll do great. I always used that method before I had an actual hole saw for the project.
DIY PETE thank you for your response! I bought a wood scroll blade, set the speed at 3, and I think I am finally getting it. Needed some practice and advice I guess. No one wants to invest time and money in making these boards then ruin them cutting the hole 😉 Thanks again!
Where did you get the circular stencil from, Pete?
Mayned Keenan Hi Mayned! I used my vinyl plotter to create the circle. I'd recommend finding a local printer to make a circle for ya. It will take them all of a few minutes. Let me know if that helps. Thanks!
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How’s it going, Pete! I was just curious as to how big the decal size is that you used. Looks like a 12”. Thank you
Also how did you paint the decal without ruining the board. Like do all decals come like the Nebraska decal you got. So I can follow the same process of painting it the color I want?
Hey Christian! Yep, the logo was around 11-12 inches in height and in proportion. The vinyl decal I used allowed me to paint inside the logo, and once pulled off the paint only went where I wanted it. The decal pulled off easily. Best of luck!
I wish I had more time to get my vinyl decal oh well.
Your is going to turn out awesome. You could probably add something later if you really wanted to but I think it will be great without. Can't wait to check out your video. Cheers - DIY PETE
Did you use a gloss or flat paint, and can you put gloss poly onto gloss paint?
Hi Steve, I used an enamel based gloss paint, let it dry, then poly'd over it. It bonded well.
question, what would be wrong with using corner bracts to screw the pieces of wood together ??
You certainly could. I went with the screws and pocket holes because it is a bit more snug than corner brackets would be and there isn't an extra expense for the brackets. Cheers!
Dude where did you get that circular stencil? I need those.
Hi! I made my stencil -- but you could have one made at a local sign store out of vinyl. In the post on my website there is also a link to a company that makes stencils. Cheers!
If you want to go cheap on the stencils, a hobby knife and some artist sketch tape or scotch will do the trick. What I learned also was that 2x4s are never truly straight, and also that just because they sell the board in these dimensions doesn't meant it really is or the corners are at right angles either. Go slow with jig, as you will more than likely as I did want to go back and round out the circle due to bad curves with some chisels.
Thanks for sharing the ideas!
Where did you purchase your Husker decals at? Thanks
Elijah Knight I'd recommend checking out www.decalsextremeonline.com/ Thanks so much for checking out the video! Cheers
One of my cornhole legs is on at a slight angle when extended due to me drilling off center a bit. What would be the best way to fix that? A bigger drill bit to make a straight entry? I can still get the board to the regulation height but the appearance bugs me. Thanks!
Hey Pat! You might just re-cut the 2x4 quick and drill again. If you don't want to cut another board, you could most likely bore the hole a little larger, but then you'd want a bit bigger bolt so it doesn't have a loose fit. (simply re-cutting that one board might be the easiest option) Best of luck!
Great video! What size are the decals?
rvrboy17 The N is about 12" in height.
Pete, I'm actually building a set as we speak and I'm customizing it. I have a question for when it comes to the stencil you used to make the circle for around the hole. I want to make a blue circle to outline the hole where the bags go in. Could you give me some guidance on how you did that particular part. Thanks for your help!
Hi Shad! I had a vinyl stencil made. However, You could create a stencil out of blue masking tape by putting the tape on a flat surface in a square pattern. Then use a compass to draw a circle on the tape. Cut out the circle with an x-acto knife or scissors. Then apply the stencil to the board. Sort of hard to explain in writing, but hope it helps. Cheers!
+DIY PETE that's exactly how I was planning on doing it. I didn't know if there was another way of doing it and figured I'd ask the expert. Your video was very helpful and thank you for all your help and advice. Suggestion on next project... Ladder Balls? LOL sound like an easy diy project.
Hey Shad! Great question for sure, and thanks for the kind words!! Ladder balls is a great game :) Might have to try and add that one. Cheers man!
would oil based gloss paint work for the boards as well or should i use a different type?
+Jeremy Ponce Oil based gloss is similar to what I used. The only thing I don't like about oil based gloss is that is that it gives white painted areas a slight yellow hue. Not bad, but a few people have mentioned this. I like using oil based because it protects well and really makes the wood grain pop.
+DIY PETE what type of plywood would you recommend as well?
Thank u pete
You bet!
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Pete, where can I find a circular stencil for the hole?
Thanks
Hi David! Here is the circular bit which will create the perfect 6 inch circle. amzn.to/24LVR14 However, if you referring to something to help paint the circle around the ring -- I unfortunately don't have a resource to recommend -- What you can do is use painters tape to cover the ring area -- then use a compass to draw the ring - then a razor blade to cut the tape along the line to create a taped off area. Lastly paint. ( I have a vinyl plotter and made the stencil )
@@DIYPETE You can use a pencil compass like back in grade school,adjustable
I have a random sander and not a orbital sander. Will a random work the same, or should I buy an orbital sander?
+Jose A. Munoz Jr Hi Jose! Any sander will work! I have a random orbital sander that I use most often, but commonly use others. Cheers
4 bags of each color Jeff. I have a link in the website post if you want to order them online. Cheers!