How to Upcycle an Old Pallet Into a Cornhole Game
![How to Make a Corn Hole Game From Pallets Red and Blue Corn Hole Boards](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Beauty_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897151109.webp)
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Materials Needed
- 2 pallets
- cornhole bags, 3 of each color (you can purchase them online or at sport supply stores)
- reciprocal saw
- hammer or pry bar
- compound miter saw
- jig saw
- safety goggles
- measuring tape
- pencil
- nail gun and 2" nails
- palm sander
- medium- and fine-grit sanding pads
- red and blue latex paint
- large paintbrush
- white spray paint
- knife
- Kraft paper
- painter's tape
Disassemble The Pallets
Using a reciprocal saw, cut the pallets apart until they are fully disassembled (Image 1). Carefully remove any old nails with a hammer or pry bar (Image 2).
![Using a reciprocal saw cut the pallets apart until they are fully disassembled.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Disassemble-The-Pallets_001.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897209055.webp)
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![Using a reciprocal saw cut the pallets apart until they are fully disassembled (Image 1). Carefully remove any old nails with a hammer or pry bar (Image 2).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Disassemble-The-Pallets_002.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897232914.webp)
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Build The Frame
Keep in mind, these frames won't be regulation size but they are packed with vintage charm. To build each frame, use the pallet's notched side boards. Measure, mark and cut these into (2) 39" pieces and (2) 21" pieces (Image 1). Assemble these into a rectangle, placing the 21" boards inside the two 39" pieces. Secure with a nail gun (Image 2). Repeat these steps for the second cornhole board.
![Keep in mind, these frames won’t be regulation size but they ARE packed with vintage charm! To build each frame, use the pallet’s notched side boards. Measure, mark and cut these into two 39 inch pieces and two 21 inch pieces (Image 3). Assemble these together into a rectangle, placing the 21 inch boards inside the two 39 inch pieces. Secure with a nail gun (Image 4). Repeat for 2nd corn hold board.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Build-The-Frame_001.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897174336.webp)
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![Keep in mind, these frames won’t be regulation size but they ARE packed with vintage charm! To build each frame, use the pallet’s notched side boards. Measure, mark and cut these into two 39 inch pieces and two 21 inch pieces (Image 3). Assemble these together into a rectangle, placing the 21 inch boards inside the two 39 inch pieces. Secure with a nail gun (Image 4). Repeat for 2nd corn hold board.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Build-The-Frame_002.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897176657.webp)
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Clad The Frames
Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24" across (Image 1), then cut with a compound miter saw (Image 2). Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame (Image 3).
![Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24 inches across (Image 5), then cut with a compound miter saw (Image 6). Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame (Image 7).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Clad-The-Frames_003.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897189176.webp)
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![Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24 inches across (Image 5), then cut with a compound miter saw (Image 6). Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame (Image 7).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Clad-The-Frames_004.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897185662.webp)
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![Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24 inches across (Image 5), then cut with a compound miter saw (Image 6). Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame (Image 7).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Clad-The-Frames_005.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897180523.webp)
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Add Legs
Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10" long (Image 1), then cut one end at a 90-degree angle and the other on a 15-degree angle (Image 2). Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down (Image 3).
![Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10 inches long (Image 8), then cut one end at a 90 degree angle and the other on a 15 degree angle (Image 9). Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down (Image 10).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Add-Legs_001.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897143773.webp)
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![Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10 inches long (Image 8), then cut one end at a 90 degree angle and the other on a 15 degree angle (Image 9). Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down (Image 10).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Add-Legs_002.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897146808.webp)
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![Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10 inches long (Image 8), then cut one end at a 90 degree angle and the other on a 15 degree angle (Image 9). Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down (Image 10).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Add-Legs_003.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897145804.webp)
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Cut Holes
Mark the hole's location by first measuring horizontally to find the center, (at the 12" mark) then drop down vertically about 6" from the top of the board to make another mark (Image 1). This marks where the top of the hole will go. Trace around a 6" diameter object (Image 2), then, using a jigsaw, cut the hole out (Image 3).
![Mark the hole’s location by first centering horizontally, (at the 12 inch mark) then drop down vertically about 6 inches from the top of the board to make another mark (Image 11). This marks where the top of the corn hole will go. Trace around a 6 inch diameter object (Image 12), then using a jigsaw, cut the hole out (Image 13).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Cut-Hole_001.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897193776.webp)
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![Mark the hole’s location by first centering horizontally, (at the 12 inch mark) then drop down vertically about 6 inches from the top of the board to make another mark (Image 11). This marks where the top of the corn hole will go. Trace around a 6 inch diameter object (Image 12), then using a jigsaw, cut the hole out (Image 13).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Cut-Hole_002.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897201962.webp)
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![Mark the hole’s location by first centering horizontally, (at the 12 inch mark) then drop down vertically about 6 inches from the top of the board to make another mark (Image 11). This marks where the top of the corn hole will go. Trace around a 6 inch diameter object (Image 12), then using a jigsaw, cut the hole out (Image 13).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Cut-Hole_003.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897207218.webp)
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Prep and Paint
Using a palm sander and first medium- then fine-grit sandpaper, sand the rough spots so the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards (Image 1). Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards (Image 2). To add a white stripe, protect the sides using Kraft paper secured with painter's tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look (Image 3). Once dry, remove painter's tape and Kraft paper, position boards in a shady, backyard location and it's time for game on (Image 4)!
![Using a palm sander and a fine grit paper, sand the rough spots down so that the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards (Image 14). Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards (Image 15). To add a white stripe, protect the sides using craft paper secured with painters tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look (Image 16). Once dry, remove painters tape and craft paper, then …GAME ON](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Prep-and-Paint_001.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897224417.webp)
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![Using a palm sander and a fine grit paper, sand the rough spots down so that the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards (Image 14). Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards (Image 15). To add a white stripe, protect the sides using craft paper secured with painters tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look (Image 16). Once dry, remove painters tape and craft paper, then …GAME ON!](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Prep-and-Paint_002.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897235101.webp)
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![Using a palm sander and a fine grit paper, sand the rough spots down so that the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards (Image 14). Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards (Image 15). To add a white stripe, protect the sides using craft paper secured with painters tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look (Image 16). Once dry, remove painters tape and craft paper, then …GAME ON!](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Prep-and-Paint_003.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1433897241120.webp)
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![Liven up your next backyard bash with this vintage inspired corn hole game made from old wooden pallets.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/9/4/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_Pallet-Corn-Hole_Beauty_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1433897159425.webp)
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