Basketball Backboard

This week, score a 3 point shot with this easy and fun DIY Basketball Hoop!

  • Difficulty
    Medium

Introduction

This week, score a 3 point shot with this easy and fun DIY Basketball Hoop!

You need
  • Hammer & Nails
  • Dremel MM14 Multi‑Max Wood Flush Cut Blade
  • Screwdriver
  • Screws
  • Basketball Hoop
  • Basketball
  • Reclaimed Wood
  • 1/2" Plywood
  • Mounting hooks
L: Length, W: Width, H: Height, D: Diameter
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Step 1

boards

Source your reclaimed wood, basketball hoop and plywood. Use a Dremel Ultra-Saw™ to cut the plywood proportionately. Then, use the Dremel Multi-Max to sand the edges of the cut wood. Hint: Cut out the plywood backing 3” smaller than the reclaimed surface area to give you a nicer edge.

Step 2 4

Step 2

backboard

Next, secure the plywood backing to reclaimed wood using the hammer and nails.

Step 3 4

Step 3

installation of hoop

Screw the hoop to front of the reclaimed wood, and add the net to the hoop.

Step 4 4

Step 4

adding hook in back

Then, screw the mounting hooks to the back of the hoop, which is now ready to be mounted to the wall.