Do you already have plans for 4th of July? Then, why not also include a great DIY project to give your family and friends a patriotic spirit making the American flag cornhole boards. On the coveted day, you can invite your friends and family for fun that lasts longer than the Independence Day! While making the regulation cornhole boards, one thing you need to keep in mind that this is by no means bean bag toss.

As per the American Cornhole Board Association, cornhole board dimensions are 24 inch × 48 inches rectangular shape that inclines 12 inches off the ground at one end. Read on further to learn about the materials you require and how to proceed to come up with perfect DIY American flag cornhole boards.

Materials You Need

  • Two 2’ x 4’ plywood panels of 1/2” thickness.
  • Four 2” x 4” x 8’ boards
  • Four 3/8 inch wing nuts.
  • Four 3/8 inch carriage bolts.
  • Four 3/8 inch carriage bolts.
  • 5 inches wood screws.

Find Out A Design You Love The Most!

Choose patriotic decoration with the design of a patriotic decoration in front. You can do the stripes using painter’s stripes. Paint the stars by hand. This is truly going to be an activity. Find out the designs on the internet and get your favorite one on a tape with stencil. Check the sign of the local company to see if they can make the stencils for you.

Easy Steps For Making The Cornhole Board

  • Cut the wood pieces: With circular saw, one can cut the wood pieces for frame, legs and face.
  • Make the frame: Join the end segments and the sides together using the 2.5 inch wood screws. Drills the holes earlier and avoid splitting.
  • Add the face to the frame: Take wood glue and apply it to the frame. Now stick the face on it. To fasten the two, screw the face and the board together. On drying, fill the screw holes using wood filler.
  • Drill the hole for openings: Leaving 9 inches from the top, and 12 inches from the side, Use a 6 inch drill bit to cut a 6-inch hole diameter.
  • Round off the leg ends: At each leg, mark a distance of 1.75 inches. Draw a circle across the end of the board. Round it off using jig saw.
  • Sand: Smooth the top, sides, and the hole using an orbital sander. It will prevent splintering and cracking.
  • Paint the board: Use a white cat to primer on the cornhole boards for completely covering all sides. Use two coats to give solid finish to paint the stripes. Paint the legs white if you want.
  • Stencil the flag pattern: With the painter’s tape or paint, mark the stripes and paint the stress. Use a high gloss latex paint to give the perfect finish.
  • Seal the boards:  In the end, use polyurethane coating to give a firm protection to the design.

If you want to save yourself from this effort, then you may buy reasonably price handmade American flag cornhole boards by scrolling some of expert’s recommended websites that’s into Cornhole game from over years & years!

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