Cool dad made a giant Connect Four board and you can, too
Playing regular Connect Four will never be the same.
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Jessye McGarry is an acquaintance, middle child and former Humor Intern at Mashable.
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Searching for a fun activity to connect you with your child?
Look no further! Reddit user HaHaBird built a homemade giant Connect Four board at their son's suggestion, and they took the time to explain the process so you can build one at home too.
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The total dimensions of the checkers are 7 inches in diameter, and the game ends up 6 feet long by 5 feet tall. The total cost ended up around $150.
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So if you're itching for a giant board game, or just think regular Connect Four is far too small, here is everything you need to get started.
First, mark the location of 84 holes. You'll create 42 on each of the two sheets of quarter inch beech plywood.
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Punch holes in the center of each circle to prepare for drilling.
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Trim the board if you haven't already.
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Drill pilot holes.
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Use a 6-inch saw to cut the holes.
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It might make a mess.
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Glue down guides made of 1/2-inch by 3/4-inch pieces of wood in order to keep the columns secure.
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Things should be looking pretty good by now.
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Route the channels down the middle of two 1x3 pieces of wood.
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Stain the board's frame.
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Glue the channel to the frame.
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Clamp the frame to the face.
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Paint the 7 inch cork trivets to make the checkers.
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Route the 1x2 to make the frame's top.
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Using a bandsaw, cut a bevel in the top frame piece so the checkers can slide into place.
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Checkers should be able to slide easily.
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Mark the channel guides on another 1x3 piece of wood.
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Glue down supports, leaving a 1 inch margin at the top. This is a guide for the sliding piece.
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Mill openings the size of the width of the checker columns into a piece of aluminum channel.
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Mill a slot for the release handle.
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The completed release: an aluminum channel fits in the wooden track, and a piece of 1/4 inch threaded rod should go through the handle.
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Put a space and threaded ball knob onto the rod.
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Now you're all set to play!
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Jessye McGarry
Jessye McGarry is an acquaintance, middle child and former Humor Intern at Mashable.
