How To Make Money Building Cornhole Boards
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2019
- 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/shop/lazylabacres
My Website: www.lazylabacres.com
Instagram: / lazylabacres
#diy #howto #cornholeboards
This is how I paint them th-cam.com/video/-Ngh1v0bXRU/w-d-xo.html
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.
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.
@@Immolate62 Hey Tom - looks like the guy was just getting a little sentimental, not looking for detailed building tips.
@@Gravy_Master thank you for pointing that out, guardian of all sensibilities. What would the internet be without self-appointed protectors?
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!
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
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.
I appreciate the feedback and thanks for the support!
I literally caught myself smiling when you used the paint can to get the angle needed. That's brilliant.
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!
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!
I gotta say, this was the simplest and most helpful video I've found on how to make these things... THANKS!
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!!
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
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.
One of the best videos I've seen as far as simplicity and thoroughness! Great Job!
one of the best woodworking vids I've seen on any build. thanks for the clear information!
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.
Thanks for the support!
Do you take turns corn holeing each other? 😮
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!
Thanks for the feedback!
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!
That is so awesome! Thanks for the support!
You broke this down perfectly. You kept it simple and it was insanely easy to follow along. Thanks man.
Thanks, for the detail, I wish more people on TH-cam would explain projects like you!
Thanks for the support!
Great idea. Thank you for making it simple. Thank you for your service as a police officer. My son is one also.
I respect your choice to spread information vs gatekeeping it. Thank you! We will pass it on
All of your videos are great. It’s nice to see that you have so much pride and craftsmanship in your projects. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Jam up work.
Thanks for the support, I'll keep em coming!
Great job explaining the process and work needed to do one of these boards. Great work sir and keep up the good job 👍
Thank you for the support!
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!!!
Thanks for watching!
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Excellent video. You explained all the details most people miss. Thank you!
I have been struggling with my leg construction, but after watching your video it all makes sense now! Great job.....Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
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.
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.
Thank you very much for the support!
That router jig is brilliant, I've had my ass kicked by a 6in holesaw more times than I'm proud of.
I have my own business and this may be the extra money making deal I need. Thank you for the inspiration and you video is excellent.
This is one of the most informative videos on the whole internet!
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!
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!
Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for taking the time to show us this
Came out extremely professionally. Looks like something you would buy at a nice store. I would buy it.
Awesome video and super simple to follow. I'd be interested in seeing how Jamie makes the vinyl designs and paints the boards.
Thanks for watching! We are planning on doing that video in the near future!
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.
Wow, thanks for sharing and including so much detail.
Two minutes into the video and I already liked and subscribed . Good info and good delivery.
I’ve made a hundred of these games and never thought of doing the legs like that. Great idea! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Really good video. Thank you. The paint can trick is very smart.
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant mate, i used this video to show my son, then we made one... great father n son activity
Thanks. So generous of you to share. Hope you continue to prosper!
I appreciate the support!
Great video. Could you do a quick video on your router jig for the hole??
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.
Awesome! Thanks for the support!
I really enjoy seeing how you make the corn holr game. Job well done.
Thank you for making a easy to follow design
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
The hole saw can definitely be a pain
So how did you make the pattern or template?
@@knkincabotkent9486 Yeah what he said!
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.
Thousand different ways to do it 👍
Nice tutorial
Wow, just wow. You have a gift for teaching. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I've watched other video's building these and your video is the best I've seen. Great job explaining how to do it. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the support!
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
Absolutely get him involved!
Very good detailed video. Also would have like to seen the final product.
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!
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. 👏
Thanks for the video. I really liked your practical approach. I particularly liked that you continually came back to what's important, efficiency, consistency, return on investment.
What will a set cost me that you make with your standard pattern on it? Thanks and great video as always
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.
Thanks for watching! We have a stencil video coming soon!
NESTING, great idea, what a difference for carrying and storage, thank you for sharing
Best tutorial ever man! Thanks for all of the detailed info step by step. 💯
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job! I think this might be a good project for me
Fairly quick and easy project!
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.
We are planning on going over the painting process in a future video. My wife uses a stencil cutter to help paint them
First time on your channel. Definitely subscribing. You're the man! Thanks for this video and your humbleness in spreading the wealth and knowledge! Takes a real man to make another man better.
Good stuff, appreciate the relaxed approach to the build.
Thanks for watching!
what do you sell these for finished and unfinished?
I'm curious about the painting & final finishing. Do you / will you have a video of this? Great video btw
Thank you! We plan on making a video covering that topic really soon!
th-cam.com/video/HjDcxcKolrU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your service brother!
Thanks for the support!
Great job, I understood everything perfectly,gonna build my own, much appreciated 👍
Are you squaring off your 2x4 edges since most are rounded?
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
Awesome instructional video! Quick question, would you mind sharing how much you’d charge for such a set?
typically a few hundred dollars!
Excellent video. Good production quality, information and instructions. Thank you for sharing.
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
router jig idea is not bad. I struggle with the 6" hole saw.
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
How did you make your jig so perfectly round?
@@jchet27 my small CNC cut it, but you could easily run the hole saw through some MDF and make your template that way
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
I used my drill press.
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.
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
Awesome tutorial, to the point, easy to follow and no-nonsense jibberish. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Thanks for the straight forward and important tips.
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 $125 for unfinished and we include bags (we make the bags too). All regulation and our decks are cabinet grade
I don't make unfinished sets because we market to people who want custom paint and stain. You could probably ly charge more since you supply the bags. I recommend the "all weather" bags from victory tailgate because they last forever
@@LazyLabAcres yeah, we try to stay "official" so we use corn filler...we have looked at the plastic pellets to make all weather sets but haven't made any yet...where you located? I'm in Michigan
A quarter inch spacer when you draw your line off the edge of your workbench will make your boards regulation.
10 second fix and you can advertise as official height.
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regulation drunken bar games, I love it!
Regulation?????? Get da fuck outta here with that shit man, everyone Campin is buzzed up and not giving a fly 747 Fuck about that part.
Thanks for the tip about using gel stain. It works great!
Your video is great! We’re trying to make 8 sets for family for Christmas. 1 down...7 to go. We keep watching your video and it explains everything we need to know, so well. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the support!
Nice vid but can you share total materials costs and what the final price point is? You alluded to how solid the margins were but no figures to back that up. Thanks
were i live in Canada, materials for this project would range from 60-80$ 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!
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.
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.
How much do you charge to build the corn hole boards?
Thanks for watching!
Usually $250
very well explained loved showing all supplies/materials needed. very helpful..great video
Thanks for the support!
Great directions, sizes of tools, materials used and sizes! Awesome job, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I appreciate you reducing the audio when using your power tools. Too many diy’ers don’t.
I don't understand why people leave the volume up. No one wants to hear that hahaha
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
"I am the great Cornholio!"
this be money hole , this be corn hole
@@victorbunch7725 You must be too young to know who Beavis and Butthead are.
@@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,,,,,,
Are you threatening me?
@@victorbunch7725 im 41
Great video and instructions, love to see the wife's artwork on boards.
Best video I’ve seen on making cornhole boards so far ... simple yet quality! Love it man, gonna follow on Instagram now.
I appreciate the support! My wife uses a cricut stencil cutter to help out with painting and you can find them online or in a bunch of different stores. We'll be doing a video on stencil layout very soon!
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!!
its like shuffleboard game
its a stupid game with a even stupider name
Thanks for watching! It's a backyard game
peter wright it’s a bean bag toss game.
What did it cost to make?
How much do you sell them for?
They seem heavy
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 $5-10 on the sticker because applying larger vinyl can be annoying. If you buy stain's by the gallon as well as your clears it can help cut down on your cost as well.
3/4 plywood is the bulk of the weight, 2x4 sections probably only weight 5-6lbs, all together they can't be more than 40-45lbs.
great teacher. excellent description of the process. you earned a subscriber!
Definitely gonna try and make a set of these this summer. Awesome video!
"I stain all my cornholes with the Marlboro design!!!"
Weird. I always thought cornhole was a euphemism.
Whatever floats your boat
Awesome. How to cut the legs saved me a lot of figuring and using router is the best way.
Great video. I had to laugh…you said, “you can’t jack this up”, when referring to the legs. Well…you CAN. Make sure your drill is PERFECTLY straight and level. Haha. Lesson learned.
How much would you sell these for so I can get a good starting price
How much would you sell this set that you just made?
were i live in Canada, materials for this project would range from 60-80$ 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!
Rhys Saxton that’s waaaay too low. I make and sell similar style for $225 and will be raising my price to $250-$275.
Really like your clear explanations then video to follow up...I'll be following for sure!
Awesome, love the way you explained your method!
Thanks for the support just wanted to keep it to the point (still took 22 min though lol) no need for a miter saw montage on this one!
How much are you charging for finished boards??
Each set is different based on the design. You have to create your prices based on your own market and cost, labor etc.
is it a secret?@@LazyLabAcres
@@natebrooks7015 top secret
@@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
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.
Why didn't you show us the painted finished boards?
They weren't being painted until a few days after I finished the video. Bunch of pictures on my IG though
Great job. It looks super easy to do. Thank you.