All paint should be used according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Cut the 2”×4” boards to size using a miter saw.
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Cut the shorter boards for each end. Make sure they match the dimensions of the plywood.
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Sand the rough ends and sides of the boards using 220 grit sandpaper for a smooth finish.
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Pre-drill, then assemble the 2”×4” boards to each other using wood screws and glue.
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Apply wood glue to the top of the 2”×4” platform and set the plywood in place.
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Attach the ½ inch plywood using short wood screws from the top side. Pre-drill, then countersink each screw approximately 1/8th of an inch.
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Measure nine inches from the top and place a mark. Then, find the center from left to right, which should be approximately twelve inches.
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Create a six inch diameter circle. Use a six inch corn hole bit or compass and jigsaw to create the hole.
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Drill a 3/8 inch diameter hole 1 3/4 inch down from one end of each leg.
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Use a small paint can or compass to draw an arch on the end of the leg with the hole. The rounded end will allow the leg to move up and down.
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Use jigsaw to round each end of the legs.
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Place a leg in the corner with the rounded end flush against the back of the 2”×4”. Use the hole that was previously drilled in the leg as a guide. Place the bit through that hole and drill a new hole into the side of the 2”×4”.
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Push a carriage bolt through the side board and leg. Use a washer and wing nut on the other side to secure the leg in place. Test to make sure the leg moves up and down, then sand excess wood off of the rounded side of the leg if it is not moving up and down easily.
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Place the corn hole platform on a large flat table. Shove a box underneath and check to ensure the backboard is 12 inches above the surface. Slide the corner of the platform over the edge of the surface.
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Use the surface below as a straight edge to draw a line for the angle that will need to be cut.
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Cut the angle on the miter saw.
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Fill the screw holes with wood putty, and allow putty to dry.
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Sand excess wood putty and the top surface of the boards with 220 grit sandpaper.
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Paint the boards with Krylon® COLORmaxx™ in Gloss White. Allow paint to completely dry.
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Use masking tape and mask material to create a design for the boards. Use circular stencil to add a ring around the hole.
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Apply two to three coats of Krylon® COLORmaxx™ in Gloss Banner Red. Allow paint to completely dry.
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Once paint is completely dry, slowly remove masking material and stencils.
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Reassemble the boards and seal with Krylon® Clear Gloss Sealer to protect paint.
