Rings around the yard

This easy project will make for hours of summer fun

By Steve Maxwell

Photo by Roger Yip

There’s something about throwing things in competition that grabs people’s imagination. My easy-to-build outdoor ring toss game harnesses this age-old human interest, while also offering you the chance to work with plastic, metal and paint in creative ways. Built from 1⁄2″-diameter copper water pipe and 4″-diameter ABS pipe, this project is inexpensive, simple and durable.

It’s also designed for compact, organized storage between play sessions; the rings will sit on each post, and each post hangs easily from a nail.

ring toss game

Skill
1

Instructions

Part Material Size (T x W x L*) Qty.

Rings ABS pipe 4"-diameter x 7/8" long 8
End caps copper pipe fittings 1/2"-diameter 6
T-fittings copper pipe fittings 1/2"-diameter 4
Main posts copper pipe 1/2"-diameter x 15" long 2
Bottom posts copper pipe 1/2"-diameter x 5 1/2" long 2
Connector posts copper pipe 1/2"-diameter x 1" 2
Rungs copper pipe 1/2"-diameter x 4 1/4" long 4



* Length indicates grain direction

Recommended Tools

Copper-pipe cutter

Propane torch

Mitre saw/handsaw

Table-mounted router

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