Fun DIY Bowling Lane - Summer simplified

How do you make summer last longer? Building a fun DIY project in your backyard could do the trick!

Here's a fun DIY Bowling lane, part of our Summer simplified series with Cottage life!

You will need: 4x8 sheet of plywood cut in half, 150 grit sandpaper, 3x 2x4x8, 2x 2x6x8, paint, long screws for pocket holes (2’), short screws for alley board (8x1 ¼) wood filler, lacquer, pins and ball

Steps:

Cut 4x8 plywood into 2x8 length

Sand finished side with 150 grit sandpaper

Cut 2x4’s to exact measurements of board for base

Paint 2x4’s with a bright colour! (2 coats)

Cut 2x 2x6’s to 3 foot length

Cut 1x 2x6 at 2 foot length

Round front edge with something circular, keep it simple

Paint 2x6’s (2 coats)

Drill Pocket Holes to connect base together

Place plywood on top, predrill and countersink screws (8x1 ¼)

Use Plug Cutter to hide holes

Add details, Arrows and Pin markers

Screw together backboard with pocket holes

Fill holes with Wood Filler, sand and re-paint

Apply a few coats of lacquer for a nice shine

Bowl a Strike!