A cajon drum is a six-sided Peruvian drum that's a popular DIY instrument project. It's a versatile and exciting instrument that can be played with your hands and feet simultaneously, producing a wide variety of tones and rhythms. You can take on this carpentry project with the right materials and a good plan.

How to make a cajon drum 12 steps

Step 1

Router the top and bottom of the cajon drum along two sides to make a simple joint.
I am using a 12mm router bit and taking out just over half of the depth of the wood.

Step 2

Next you need to put a line of glue into the joint (A good quality PVA wood glue).

Step 3

And then clamp the top, bottom and sides together and make sure everything is square.

Step 4

While the glue is drying you can prep the back and front.

The back of the cajon drum box needs a sound hole cutting out. We are using a 100mm hole saw on a bench press. But this could be done with a jig saw or coping saw.

The back of the cajon box drum needs a sound hole cutting out. We are using a 100mm hole saw on a bench press. But this could be done with a jig saw or coping saw.

Once cut the edges of the hole can be cleaned up with a file or sandpaper.

Step 5

The snares will sound a lot better if the inside of the playing surface are given a couple of coats of gloss varnish.

This makes a hard smooth surface for the snares to rattle agains.

Step 6

Next the snare needs to be cut in half. We are doing this with an angle grinder.

Once cut the two half snares can be fixed to the snare block. We find that fitting them just above the halfway mark on the block gives the best sound.

Step 7

Now the snare block and snares can be fixed into the body of the cajon.

The snare block should be placed about 1,5cm in from the front of the cajon.

Step 8

Now the back and front of the cajon can be glued in place and clamped.

Step 9

The cajon can now be rasped to get any excess glue off and to take the front and back down to the edges of the body.p

Step 10

Once the cajon has been roughly cleaned and shaped it is time to sand it down.

Step 11

Your cajon can now be finished in any way you choose. We use a couple of coats of Danish Oil. But you could paint it or varnish it.

Step 12

Fix rubber feet onto the bottom of the cajon and Vuala! You have a cajon drum.

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These little wood box cajon drum might appear to be nearly identical, but in fact, cajons vary widely in construction, materials, and setup. Some are very simple, with a couple of differently tuned resonant surfaces. Others offer multiple playing surfaces made from different materials (both organic and inorganic), as well as all kinds of extras that give each one its own distinct sound and vibe. Once you get into playing a wooden cajon drum, don't be surprised if you soon find yourself with a small collection of them, each with its own unique character. 

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