How To Make Money Building Cornhole Boards

A lot of people think of cornhole boards are just a DIY project. Well, we make custom cornhole boards all of the time and we make MONEY doing so.
In this video, I break down my steps to building clean and durable cornhole boards. Efficiency is key and if you take my advice, I promise you can make enough money from cornhole boards to make shop improvements, upgrade your tools, etc.
If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment!
Here is the cutlist:
3/4" Plywood: (2) 24" x 48"
2x4: (4) 47 7/8", (4) 20 3/4", (4) 12"
Other Materials needed:
- Pocket Hole Jig (a total of (16) 1-1/4" pocket hole screws are needed 2-1/2" if using Kreg Jig)
- Drill (3/8" & 3/4" drill bits)
- (4) 3/8" bolts (4" long)
- (4) 3/8" washers
- (4) 3/8" nylon lock nuts
- 6" hole saw or router jig (if using a router, 1" flush trim bit)
- Wood glue
- Brad nailer and nails
- Clamps (not necessary, but definitely help)
- Old paint can
- Socket wrench to tighten bolts
- Choice of paint/primer or stain
- Choice of clear coat (water based or oil based)
Here's a link to a lot of these materials in my Amazon store: www.amazon.com...
My Website: www.lazylabacr...
Instagram: / lazylabacres
#diy #howto #cornholeboards

[@LazyLabAcres]

This is how I paint them kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3_KmWSsZceLiLc

[@jimcharles9867]

My son and I built a set of these close to 40 years ago. Everyone that came over for barbecues and such loved the game, but it was all new to them. My son is now 47 and his kids use the same original thing we made. Makes you feel kind of good.

[@Immolate62]

If you change the workflow, you can use a drill press to properly align the hole. If you don't have a drill press, you can get a drill guide for drilling holes with a regular drill straight. I always recommend drilling for the show side so any tear-out will happen on the hidden side, but if you make sure there's a backer like he's using here, you shouldn't have any tear-out.

[@Gravy_Master]

@@Immolate62 Hey Tom - looks like the guy was just getting a little sentimental, not looking for detailed building tips.

[@Immolate62]

@@Gravy_Master thank you for pointing that out, guardian of all sensibilities. What would the internet be without self-appointed protectors?

[@mordecailol]

As a female with no woodworking background what so ever. This was an amazing video! You described everything perfectly and I understood what you were doing from start to finish! I just recently found my interest in making things out of wood and finding videos like this is what helps me out the most! Im not the most knowledgable person when it comes to this yet. But you made this a quick and EASY step by step! So, thank you!

[@Grogbelly]

Nice build! Excellent blend of functionality and economy. I don't make cornhole boards for money, but I do make them for gifts and donate them to local charities for fund raising events and such... this is the first 2x4 build I've seen that looks like it was done by someone who gives a crap. Excellent tip about the frog tape and gel stain! I might suggest only three minor things to improve your build: 1) put a 1/8" or 3/16" radius roundover bit or chamfer bit in your router and run it along the top edge of the top plywood board and around the edge of the hole on top and bottom (or just sand a little relief into these edges). This will reduce splintering of the edges of the plywood top and make them more comfortable on the hands when reaching into the hole to pull bags out. It will also help to reduce the "bag buster" effect of someone throwing a bag that lands directly on a sharp corner at the front of the board. 2) place a cross beam in the frame along the underside, running horizontally - even though you're using 3/4" plywood, it still flexes when a 1 lb bag lands on the middle of the board... this crossbeam will reduce "bounce" so that the boards will play a bit more "true", especially if they get used on a hard surface such as a parking lot or paved driveway. Since you're using 2x4 frames they are plenty strong, so this crossbeam isn't for strength, just to reduce flex of the top - it can be even 1x3 - just so it's flush against the underside of the top board - pocket hole screw and glue it into the frame, pin nail it down from the top too. 3) place a cross board between the legs - it can just be a 1x3 or 1x4 pocket hole screwed horizontally between them - somewhere between the lower edge of the frame and the ground, about 2/3rds of the way towards the ground. This will help with leg stability (though with 2x4 legs that's not a big deal in your build) and it will also help keep bags that are "air mailed" directly into the hole from bouncing/rolling out the back. This is a big convenience for drunken beerbecue score keeping ;) The above would add about 15 minutes total to your entire build, and maybe an extra 2x4 or 1x3 and 16 more pocket hole screws total per set of boards to the material cost, but will add a relatively large amout of quality to the playing experience relative to the cost (an extra $10?) for your customers.

[@LazyLabAcres]

I appreciate the feedback and thanks for the support!

[@captralf]

I've built a bunch of these, and used to use 1/2 plywood and 2x4s. A lot of people have complained of the weight, so I started running the 2x4s down to about 1" with a thickness planer, and using 1/4 maple plywood. I like the flush trim detail, great idea!

[@wcjcnc]

My sister-in-law started making and selling these out of her garage. Now she’s making amazing looking boards and she’s busy as hell. She has upgraded her tools, graphics, paints, and techniques. Great side hustle

[@enocreyes7025]

I literally caught myself smiling when you used the paint can to get the angle needed. That's brilliant.

[@ryanhunter2231]

Dude, I love that you simply tell it like it is. You don’t get overly technical, but it’s clear that you know your stuff. Excellent tutorial!!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@calvaryviewlane]

My 14-year old son watched your video and now has a side business making these things. He's sold 5 of these so far and this last set turned out very nice! Thanks for the video!

[@LazyLabAcres]

That is so awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@buhbasaur6183]

I have been struggling with the legs so much, I'm glad I checked this video to see your method for the legs. Shame I didn't find this a week ago when I started the whole process lol.

[@truthh8322]

If you use 1x4 it's easier to find straight pieces. I also use the pocket hole screws from underneath to secure tops. Zero filler needed.

[@dinotudisca3821]

We used the use staples through the top. We now blind pocket screw from underneath. Much stronger and better looking. We also recess our frames and round our corners to not rip the bags. We add a washer between the leg and the frame to prevent rubbing as the legs swing. The jig for cutting the holes are definitely a must.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thousand different ways to do it 👍

[@13paulieg]

Nice tutorial

[@amycaves971]

I've been making corn hole sets for about 5 years. I appreciate your video! Using a couple of your tweaks, I can streamline things a little better. Thanks!!!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamesRoberts-gn9oz]

Amy Caves t

[@steveknapper8263]

I’ve made a hundred of these games and never thought of doing the legs like that. Great idea! Thanks

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulgreen8222]

Well made easy to follow design. Just made my first four boards for my family, I’m going to start marketing mine over here in the UK …

[@zerosev]

Dude! Great great great video. Very thorough and I appreciate how you broke everything down. Many tutorial videos leave out small but important details. You nailed it. Thanks!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@DavidFlores-bt9vt]

Thanks, for the detail, I wish more people on KZbin would explain projects like you!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@brucelanglois6122]

By watching your video I've cut my time in half on making boards. I just wanted to say thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@jared1594]

Nice trick my dad taught me, to fill in holes from screws take a bit of wood glue and some saw dust from the wood you want to fill in and mix it into a putty and fill in the hole. Works like wood putty but keeps the same wood type in the board.

[@waynebanks8656]

Yup that's right, good job remembering what your Dad taught you. Mos def what I do.

[@myotheraccount5947]

The only thing that I would add is that if someone chooses to use 1/2" plywood for the top, they should add a center brace board in the frame to limit the bounce effect. This is one of the best videos I've seen in making boards. Thanks. 👍🏼

[@ltdan8671]

Good call. I made that mistake my first time. There is nothing like throwing a perfect flat bag and it bouncing right over the hole! With that said, I no longer recommend anything but 3/4". I also think 2x4s are completely unnecessary for the frame. Simply makes the boards harder to carry

[@myotheraccount5947]

@@ltdan8671 I can see that being a problem for someone with no legs LT Dan...😲 What wood you recommend for framing?

[@ltdan8671]

@@myotheraccount5947 LOL exactly. I know how to shrimp fish but am no wood expert. With that said, 1"x4" pine has worked just fine for me with 3/4" birch plywood. There is no need from a structural standpoint to use 2x4, unless someone is gonna jump up and down on them. Perhaps(?) you could argue there's less vibration with added weight of 2x4s, or less board slide in certain instances, but I don't think it's significant enough to lug around a heavy arse set. If you use 1x4, drill a hole 3- 3/16" measured from the back of the frame for your bolt. This is what will give the 109 degree angle between the legs and frame that these websites are saying is regulation(assuming your long side rails are 48" and your 2 shorts are 22.5" butt jointed). This equates to roughly a 28.5 degree miter cut.

[@ltdan8671]

I know that number (3-3/16") because I drew a set in Solidworks and figured it out that way

[@myotheraccount5947]

@@ltdan8671 great info, thanks. With the 1x4s, do they meet the regulation requirements for the minimum 25lbs in total weight? I didn't know that they were required to have a 109° angle. That's good to know

[@amg1910]

THE LEGS!!! I'm so happy I found this video! You taught me a few things I needed to know to get my boards to the next level. Thank you!

[@moneylion9631]

This is awesome bro I have thought about doing a few years ago but with work and my family all my time is taking up with my job and my family in which I love them more then anything in this world so maybe now that my kid is 13 I can have him help me and we can start our own wood shop together lol

[@LazyLabAcres]

Absolutely get him involved!

[@kendrarector964]

I respect your choice to spread information vs gatekeeping it. Thank you! We will pass it on

[@erikswitzer9101]

Definitely show how much you can sell for as well as the finished product next time. You have all the ingredients to make an amazing video, and that would make it worth our while watching. Thanks for the tips!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback!

[@I_love_liberal_tears]

Good video. Just a couple things I do different. I stopped using nails because when playing and causing a lot of vibration on the boards can work the nails out over time, so I started going with screws. Second, I started using 1x4s instead of 2x4s just to make the boards a little lighter, also because I build a bag storage area on the back of the boards that adds more weight, so it helps to cut as much weight as you can when you do that. Third, trying building youself a jig for the legs kind of like you did for the center hole. I made one so each time I build a board I just trace out the legs from my template and the cut away, makes things fast. Just a couple ideas thats all. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching, take care

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching and thank you for the suggestions!

[@jro807]

Made a few sets using your techniques and it made it so easy! And they came out amazing thanks to your ideas! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@johnnyestrada5096]

FINALLY!!!!! A VIDEO WHERE THE PERSON ISNT TRYING TO BE FUNNY, OR TALKING ABOUT A STUPID DOG AND SO ON. GREAT PRSENTATION, STRAIGHT FORWARD, INSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEAR AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@ericmartin7709]

Great video. I do a little woodworking but this is a wonderful project to build with my son and take camping. Thanks for the time to share your method.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@davidmayhall6567]

Do you take turns corn holeing each other? 😮

[@kathleenteets2635]

I've been looking to take woodworking classes for years. Unfortunately, no one in my area teaches them. Thank you for the video!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbysimon9699]

Great instructions man. Simple and straight to the point. I would love to see the end product and stencilling/ paint process as well. I love the router jig idea for making the hole and flush trimming the sides. Your video was in my suggestions group, now I'm a subscriber.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thank you very much for the support!

[@themostamazingblaine]

That router jig is brilliant, I've had my ass kicked by a 6in holesaw more times than I'm proud of.

[@flowshine74]

Very informative video, just made my first set over the weekend and they came out pretty good. I built mine almost exactly the same except the pocket screws. just screwed right thru the ends of the 4 foot 2Xs and into the ends of the 21 inchers. Love the pocket screws though, think im gonna use that method. Now the one thing that i made a mistake on that I don't believe was addressed in your video was the quality of plywood!! This (i found out the hard way) is crucial! Idk, maybe it goes without saying but DO NOT buy 13 dollar 4ft X8ft, 1/2in cheap ass Home Depot special thinking your going to save money and just fill in any cracks or knot holes because your just gong to paint it solid anyway...Trust me i will be spending the extra $s for the nice 3/4 in on the next one. Just a heads up. Thanks you for the video my friend and keep em coming!!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support, glad to hear your boards came out good!

[@ChuckJ7777]

Great idea. Thank you for making it simple. Thank you for your service as a police officer. My son is one also.

[@LutherBuilds]

Great information here. The board is easy to build. Making the bags is what would be the difficult part for me. With all of the features of this set, I wouldn't be surprised if they sold for upwards of $200. That would be my guess for anyone looking for a specific price to charge. Start there or do a little bit of research as to what similar boards are selling for in your area. Post finish pictures on Facebook, Facebook Marketplace and Instagram. Start your pricing high and lower it until they start selling. If you start your pricing low, it'll be increasingly difficult to raise the price if you start selling a bunch of them. Unless you don't think your time is worth it. Hope this helps anyone looking for how to make money selling them.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching! We go higher than $200 on a lot of our boards because some of the paint jobs are super intricate

[@fo22estgump57]

As soon as I started watching the video I added up the cuts trying to figure out how it would add up to 24in wide. I do like the flush cut trick! Thanks for the information!

[@tcobbish]

My favorite part of this was that you use easy to acquire materials and you make the process simple. One FYI: Home Depot and Lowe’s, at least in my area, sell 2x4 ft plywood. Little more costly, but there would be no cutting.

[@jimc5229]

Waaaayyyy more expensive than having a full sheet broke down, especially if you’re making these to sell.

[@tcobbish]

Jim C oh definitely. If I was making them to sell I would buy a whole sheet

[@sams5155]

Great job explaining the process and work needed to do one of these boards. Great work sir and keep up the good job 👍

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thank you for the support!

[@m.w.h.9253]

I'm planning on doing this to use these at my new camp I bought for this summer.

[@redbyron10]

Very good detailed video. Also would have like to seen the final product.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching! Pictures were posted on Instagram and Facebook. I had a deadline to meet so unfortunately I didn't have time to film. They were painted, clear coated and sent on their way!

[@michaelsprague7117]

Awesome. How to cut the legs saved me a lot of figuring and using router is the best way.

[@draggero]

Awesome video and super simple to follow. I'd be interested in seeing how Jamie makes the vinyl designs and paints the boards.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching! We are planning on doing that video in the near future!

[@carpe_poon5761]

One thing I found that helps when drilling holes in your legs, I use a small bit like a 1/4" first, then I use the 3/8. That way its nice and straight. Unless you have a press or a jig lol

[@modernpico7124]

Great information I like the jig you made for the hole. I don’t know how many times I twisted my wrist using the 6 inch hole cutter

[@LazyLabAcres]

The hole saw can definitely be a pain

[@knkincabotkent9486]

So how did you make the pattern or template?

[@dfgroup]

@@knkincabotkent9486 Yeah what he said!

[@mikeschmidt4800]

I slap them together with scraps from the job site and deck screws. With paint and all I'm usually about 20 bucks invested. I sell a set for 150 and they sell like hit cakes. Router and sander work wonders.

[@Jan-lp8qr]

Great video. Could you do a quick video on your router jig for the hole??

[@garyserfass8887]

Thankyou for insight and quick tips, I made my protype and sold in 1 hr I now have 9 more orders Thanx Gary

[@truthvirus]

A quarter inch spacer when you draw your line off the edge of your workbench will make your boards regulation. 10 second fix and you can advertise as official height.

[@LazyLabAcres]

👍

[@666hobart]

regulation drunken bar games, I love it!

[@waynebanks8656]

Regulation?????? Get da fuck outta here with that shit man, everyone Campin is buzzed up and not giving a fly 747 Fuck about that part.

[@RodEccles]

This is great stuff. I saw a pair of cornhole boards in a local antique shop not too long ago. They had a great design on the top and a burned in logo of the creator and year it was built and a number. They looked great but they were 70 years old. I hope you are doing the same to your boards. I am in the middle of designing an entire line of stuff and will include cornhole boards for sure. And I will burn in my logo and date on the underside like I saw in the antique store. Thanks for this video. Very informative and encouraging.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@PilotGT]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I intend to build a pair soon. Would enjoy seeing a video on the cricket stencil cutter and the final painting process. Thanks again.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching! We have a stencil video coming soon!

[@Xktree72]

Joe, First off I want to thank you for your service. LEOs are over criticized and WAY underappreciated. Second, I love the laid back feel in your video, you don't pander to your viewers. It's like- "watch my videos... or don't, use my suggestions... or don't, whatever, it's your choice, I'm doing this regardless. " Thank you for your hard work and sharing your way of doing things. No matter how long you've been doing something, you can always learn new things form others. Oh yeah, subbed and hit the bell 👍

[@LazyLabAcres]

I really appreciate the support! Definitely the vibe I'm going for on my channel and most videos will have the take it or leave it feel

[@speedracr79]

Great instructional video I'm looking to make my first set this weekend and glad I found this gonna make my process so much quicker.

[@darrellglass9774]

I made the Hole Jig.......it was a game changer......thank you

[@zodrob7]

Watched all the way to the end just to see what a cornhole board is. I admit i fast forwarded towards the end but still don't know!!

[@rivi67]

its like shuffleboard game

[@stevefranks9239]

its a stupid game with a even stupider name

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching! It's a backyard game

[@estherhaberman1840]

peter wright it’s a bean bag toss game.

[@ifscottcanyoucan]

Great vid. I just made made my first set of CH boards before watching your video and I was looking for tips to make my next set better. As I watched your vid I blurted out "I think that guy's military" to my wife. Then I heard you say you were a police officer and said to her "I was in the ballpark". Thanks for your service to the community. You have a new sub. Stay safe out there.

[@LazyLabAcres]

You weren't wrong, I'm an Army guy as well. Thank you for the support, it is greatly appreciated!

[@ifscottcanyoucan]

@@LazyLabAcres Ha! Funny how we can spot another vet from a mile away. Here is what I came up with. instagram.com/p/BzrIIoPgjvx/?igshid=5fnaq8h157ek I think I will try your stain technique on my next set.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Those look great!

[@davidfusick782]

I'm curious about the painting & final finishing. Do you / will you have a video of this? Great video btw

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thank you! We plan on making a video covering that topic really soon!

[@wiscowoody2716]

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[@rastusdarklord4325]

Brilliant mate, i used this video to show my son, then we made one... great father n son activity

[@joeguilfoyle1922]

Really good video. Thank you. The paint can trick is very smart.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@lancewalsh7410]

I have been struggling with my leg construction, but after watching your video it all makes sense now! Great job.....Thanks!!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigblueworkshop3234]

router jig idea is not bad. I struggle with the 6" hole saw.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Router jig is wayyyy better in my opinion. I used the hole saw for a while and it was rough and took a toll on the drills as well

[@jchet27]

How did you make your jig so perfectly round?

[@LazyLabAcres]

@@jchet27 my small CNC cut it, but you could easily run the hole saw through some MDF and make your template that way

[@firechicken5]

jchet27 you can also use a different router jig to cut the hole for this jig. It’s like a big base for the router that you can drill a smaller hole in and pivot the router in a circle. That way you’re not buying an expensive hole saw that you only use once

[@troseii9899]

I used my drill press.

[@jpavlik04]

I made pretty much the same thing a few years ago, but used 2x3s instead of 2x4s. They're much more stable than store bought. And also much heavier. They are REALLY heavy, so make them if you store them near your play area.

[@paulrhodes7775]

Awesome instructional video! Quick question, would you mind sharing how much you’d charge for such a set?

[@LazyLabAcres]

typically a few hundred dollars!

[@ronaldschatte1383]

Thanks for your service brother!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@Charles-tj8ol]

Nice vid but can you share total materials costs and what the final price point is? You alluded to how solid the margins were but no figures to back that up. Thanks

[@rhyssaxton9431]

were i live in Canada, materials for this project would range from 60-80$ for materials (depending on quality of wood/stain used) and you can buy cornhole boards from $85 -$250$ .I would say if you were to build these exact same cornhole boards as he did you could sell online for $125-175 including bean bags!

[@kingchino7637]

Came out extremely professionally. Looks like something you would buy at a nice store. I would buy it.

[@markconger8049]

What price point is reasonable? I've seen and played them but never bought one, and have no idea of what they fetch. Some mention of the profit margin would be a nice addition to this video.

[@EvanstonKabob]

Mark Conger I've had multiple people purchase sets of these for graduations and such and they didn't have a problem paying $250 for them

[@tommiller9743]

Great video! Very informative and instructive. Retired LEO here! Watch your six... run 'em all through LEIN!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thank you for the support sir!

[@GoblinsWorkshop]

"I am the great Cornholio!"

[@kcajmortsnnew1488]

this be money hole , this be corn hole

[@GoblinsWorkshop]

@@victorbunch7725 You must be too young to know who Beavis and Butthead are.

[@victorbunch7725]

@@GoblinsWorkshop No i just never cared to watch stupid shit like that and the family guy ! By the way i am 39 for the 37th time,,,,,,

[@captralf]

Are you threatening me?

[@GoblinsWorkshop]

@@victorbunch7725 im 41

[@beaver6969lv]

To cut the legs angle it's really simple, 11 degrees on a table saw :)

[@erikanderson542]

Great breakdown of the build! I love the router jig idea. I need to build one of those. I would love to see the breakdown of how you paint your artwork on to the boards. I have played around with a few techiniques, but haven't really dialed anything in just right yet.

[@LazyLabAcres]

We are planning on going over the painting process in a future video. My wife uses a stencil cutter to help paint them

[@metaldog88]

Thanks for the video. I'm from England and I'm going to introduce this crazy game to my unsuspecting countrymen. I'll have to convert the measurements to metric first though. Good job son.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

I appreciate you reducing the audio when using your power tools. Too many diy’ers don’t.

[@LazyLabAcres]

I don't understand why people leave the volume up. No one wants to hear that hahaha

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

Exactly right and for listeners like myself, I’m often wearing earbuds, so all that tool noise going right into your ears is the opposite of hearing protection. #stopthehammering

[@sandrosbackyard343]

Awesome, I followed your video and built the best, strongest corn board around! Thanks!

[@LazyLabAcres]

I appreciate the support!

[@patricktaylor7021]

Couple questions...what do you charge for this type of board and how much for an unfinished set? Do you make bags as well? I have been making sets for about 6 years and always wonder what others charge...we charge $225-250 for full paint and $125 for unfinished and we include bags (we make the bags too). All regulation and our decks are cabinet grade

[@LazyLabAcres]

I don't make unfinished sets because we market to people who want custom paint and stain. You could probably ly charge more since you supply the bags. I recommend the "all weather" bags from victory tailgate because they last forever

[@patricktaylor7021]

@@LazyLabAcres yeah, we try to stay "official" so we use corn filler...we have looked at the plastic pellets to make all weather sets but haven't made any yet...where you located? I'm in Michigan

[@randomodbuild]

I recently made 2 sets with a sheet of 1/2 inch birch plywood. I used 2x3s instead of 2x4s because they are plenty strong and lighter. Also I used 2 cross pieces in the frame for more strength and to prevent bouncing in the 1/2 inch plywood top. Pocket holes are your friend, I attached the top with pocket holes on the under side. Some of my 2x3s were slightly twisted so when I assembled the frames they were slightly warped. To fix this I pulled apart the joint on a flat surface and used sanded down sections of popsicle sticks as shims. I placed some of these in the joints where the wood didn’t meet up so no stress was applied to the wood and so the frame didn’t warp. Then I sanded down the outside of the 2x3 so the twist isn’t noticed as much.

[@DSLBF]

what do you sell these for finished and unfinished?

[@rayv882]

How can and give this video a thumbs down? Jeou haters that's why, this guy did an awesome job in explaining everything in detail and building the board's, this is the best cornhole building video I've seen so far!

[@randythomas5475]

What will a set cost me that you make with your standard pattern on it? Thanks and great video as always

[@danielmiller2660]

Great video. I had to laugh…you said, “you can’t jack this up”, when referring to the legs. Well…you CAN. Make sure your drill is PERFECTLY straight and level. Haha. Lesson learned.

[@wicked650s]

"I stain all my cornholes with the Marlboro design!!!"

[@JBH-lc6kk]

Thinking I could save a few bucks, I made my own set of cornhole boards several years ago. The boards were easy to make. Where I didn't save money were two places: 1) my primer & paint material costs were something like $40 or $50, and 2) making our own bags (my wife sewed), we had enough duck cloth and corn feed (sold in 50# bags) to make WAY more bags than we really needed. Better finishing material choices, plus economy of scale, I can see these being very profitable. Good video!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Why didn't you show us the painted finished boards?

[@LazyLabAcres]

They weren't being painted until a few days after I finished the video. Bunch of pictures on my IG though

[@j9ells]

Your video is great! We’re trying to make 8 sets for family for Christmas. 1 down...7 to go. We keep watching your video and it explains everything we need to know, so well. Thank you so much!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@BrianHw1]

Question: I had planned on ordering a 6" hole saw, but I like the router method better that you use. How do you cut the hole in your jig so straight? Whenever I cut them free hand with a jig saw, they look kind of wonky. Any advice without buying a hole saw? Hole saws do kind of suck to use, like you said.

[@BrianHw1]

Nevermind, I saw the answer in one of the comments below. I'm looking up how to cut a perfect hole with a router now.

[@allenlebeau1744]

How much do you charge to build the corn hole boards?

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@LazyLabAcres]

Usually $250

[@Adam-sw8cc]

You broke this down perfectly. You kept it simple and it was insanely easy to follow along. Thanks man.

[@danconlan8735]

Nice job! I think this might be a good project for me

[@LazyLabAcres]

Fairly quick and easy project!

[@juliahelland6488]

Great video! Simplified, step by step for beginners, which I am! Going to see if I can make this with my grandson. Would like to see your finished product. Thanks for sharing! You have a great talent for teaching. You should be a woodshop instructor. 👏

[@jimnasium452]

Weird. I always thought cornhole was a euphemism.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Whatever floats your boat

[@Godisangry]

I did this for a while and you can definitely make some cash doing it. Stopped cause it was timing consuming and I was a new dad at the time.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Good tool upgrade money

[@markf.4063]

2X4's are kind of overkill for this. Using a 1X4 or even some plywood ripped at the correct dimensions is going to make this a lot easier, not to mention lighter and when factoring in the cost of materials possibly even a little cheaper to produce. Not to mention that you won't have to waste time searching through stacks of 2X for decent lumber only to have it twist on you if you don't use it right away and it starts to dry.

I agree. Still I don't see how there's any real money to be made after the costs of materials and labor. Then again he might be selling them for $250.

[@calebsayranian4205]

@ 250 is what I sell mine for. 300 if they want more than the standard design.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the feedback y'all!

[@playhardbegood]

Actually the weight of the 2x4's help with game play. It's just a bit more solid when the corn whole bags land.

[@glennjamieson1635]

If you use 1/2 inch plywood brace the underside with a 1x4 midway in the frame to eliminate the bounce.

[@TheOrcasRule]

I just made a set of these following you directions. Turned out great! Thanks, man! I would just add for anyone else reading: IF you use 2 x 4s make sure they're nice and straight without twists or anything. I had to use what I already had in my garage (I didn't want to run out to a big box store in these crazy times just for a few boards--the big box stores are even busier now than normal! Stay at home, people!), and it was a bit tricky to get everything square and relatively flat. I used pocket screws also to afix the TOP, to, hopefully, pull it all to square. If I had perfect 2 x 4s, I probably would have been able to get away just with the brads and glue. I don't have a router and jig like that, so I had to make the holes with a homemade jigsaw circle jig. It worked, but it's not nearly as perfect. OH well, what does a bag filled with corn care anyway, right? Either way, this set is just for my own use; I probably wouldn't sell mine to anyone. I don't plan on selling them anyway; it seems like almost everyone sells them (and for ridiculous prices, too; I wonder if people really pay that much for a set? Crazy!! It's only costs about $25, or even less, in materials; the painting and finishing is the time consuming part.)

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for the support!

[@TheOrcasRule]

@@LazyLabAcres Thanks for the helpful video! Oh, one other minor question: Why did you use 3/8 bolts? I only had 1/4 inch around the shop, and I think they are more than strong enough (I have tons of 1/4 inch bolts for jigs, etc.) Just curious if there's a reason. (I think 1/4 bolts still hold at least a hundred pounds, probably much more.)

[@jordinwilliams]

How much would you sell these for so I can get a good starting price

[@SoCalWatcher]

Thanks again. I just make these for friends and always refer to your video since it's always a few months between builds. I don't make money, I just enjoy giving them as gifts....kudos

[@LazyLabAcres]

I appreciate the support!

[@josecuevas1309]

How much would you sell this set that you just made?

[@rhyssaxton9431]

were i live in Canada, materials for this project would range from 60-80$ for materials (depending on quality of wood/stain used) and you can buy cornhole boards from $85 -$250$ .I would say if you were to build these exact same cornhole boards as he did you could sell online for $125-175 including bean bags!

[@jimc5229]

Rhys Saxton that’s waaaay too low. I make and sell similar style for $225 and will be raising my price to $250-$275.

[@Tomfoolery8869]

I gotta say, this was the simplest and most helpful video I've found on how to make these things... THANKS!

[@playhardbegood]

Are you squaring off your 2x4 edges since most are rounded?

[@LazyLabAcres]

Nope, not worth the time to do so. Flush trimming makes everything nice and sharp up top, but the bottom stays rounded so they don't slice you when you pick them up

[@CP-qg4ks]

I wanted to find a video to build cornhole boards with my son and you gave some great tricks to make it easy to build some in our garage thank you and yours looks great. I’m going to use your way of making them and I’ll look like a genius lol

[@farrierss1724]

What did it cost to make? How much do you sell them for? They seem heavy

[@themostamazingblaine]

About $50 for lumber, paint/stain/finish varies but shouldn't be more than $20-30, my signature was doing light burns with "map gas" (or a plumbers torch) then clearing over the burn. Vinyl stickers can get pricey if you cant do them yourself, not to mention vinyl machines can be annoying/expensive. If you don't have all the tools for this or you don't plan on doing woodworking much this definitely isn't a project I'd pursue, might as well just buy them. I sold my boards for $160 without vinyl, vinyl prices would vary based on what my decal guy would charge me, usually I'd mark up $5-10 on the sticker because applying larger vinyl can be annoying. If you buy stain's by the gallon as well as your clears it can help cut down on your cost as well. 3/4 plywood is the bulk of the weight, 2x4 sections probably only weight 5-6lbs, all together they can't be more than 40-45lbs.

[@terisablanchette7379]

Thank you so much! You have helped me with an easier way to do this. My hands were killing this old woman. This is going to make it so much better for me.

[@LazyLabAcres]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped!

[@timmynormand8082]

just how much does a cornhole board cost ? well you have to have two cornhole boards so how much for the set ?

[@themostamazingblaine]

Assuming you use all the tools and you DIY it cost about $50 to make, then factor in whatever finish you want on it. Definitely can turn some good margins, I sold my boards for $160 + $20 for paint +$20-40 for vinyl depending on size.

[@timmynormand8082]

@@themostamazingblaine thank you for the instructional video and your reply. you do really nice work

[@boboso2429]

nice work - good advice on cutting the hole side of the leg with the miter saw and not worrying about rounding them.

[@scottfranza7383]

How much are you charging for finished boards??

[@LazyLabAcres]

Each set is different based on the design. You have to create your prices based on your own market and cost, labor etc.

[@natebrooks7015]

is it a secret?@@LazyLabAcres

[@LazyLabAcres]

@@natebrooks7015 top secret

[@AndrewBrowner]

@@LazyLabAcres cost break down and how much to charge is always the hardest part and nobody seems to want to share any of that.. its a cornhole board its really not gonna change much between regions.. probably 20% more in the city compared to rural but i think the cornhole stock is uniform nationwide... maybe it will replace the gold standard

[@tomspallone1868]

Andrew Browner I always wonder about things like that. What makes it more frustrating is, I’m a maker. I have a hard time looking at things for a price and not thinking, “I can make that!”. So, I don’t know how “normal” people perceive the value of things. How much would someone pay for this? I’m just guessing.....$50-$75? And they still need to get or make the “corn” bags. Materials cost, what, $30-$35? Maybe a 2 hour build with extra time for finishing. I wonder if the effort is worth it myself.