Need cajon-making help

[CongaTick]

Somewhere-- though I can't find it-- there was a brief thread on cajon-making. Any help in pointing me to that would be great. Otherwise would appreciate site referral or info on specs for cajon building. Seems to be great variation in design. Would be VERY interested in hearing from any forummers who've actually built them and are pleased with the results.

[Tablaji71]

hi, the best advice is to contact fabrizio (like my name) in congaplace italian version and ask him the plan for build a cajon. his nick name is the same: Fabrizio
regards
f.

[niallgregory]

What sort of cajon do you want to make.Cajon la peru or cuban style .Upright cajon or box style that you sit on?

[CongaTick]

Upright, since am looking at it as possible inclusion within my 4 drum conga/djembe sitdown setup. But would be interested in details on either.

[ABAKUA]

Hey bro, some info that can help you out found by clicking HERE

All it takes is some thought out craftsmanship and patience, some skill with your hands doesnt hurt either. :;):

A while back we made a cajon, came out great. Its a friends house, will try to get some pics for next time Im over at his place jamming.

[niallgregory]

hi congatick.Got the diameters of upright cajons from a friend who bought a great book in cuba all about making drums and drum makers etc.I made a couple last year.They came out great.I will look for the diameters and post them asap.

[CongaTick]

Abakua,

Thanks for the dg site. Been there, and there are some great clues and tips for what I have in mind. Niallgregory, I look forward to your stuff.

Thank you both for taking the time to respond. Really appreciate it.

[niallgregory]

height inc feet. / wide / deep

primero -440 primero -490 primero -210
segundo -440 / segundo -550 / segundo-210
caja-440. caja -600 . caja 260

[CongaTick]

niall,

Really appreciate you taking the time to post dimensions, but I must be pretty dim-witted, cause I can't figure them. What do they specifically refer to? Apologies for not understanding and respect to you for you willingness to help.

[loudrms]

hope to get more info updates on cajon making in the future. thanx guys. lou

[ABAKUA]

Here's one made many years ago.
Front and rear is thin plywood, screwed on to the rest of the shell.

Notice at the top, there is no screw, its been removed it in order for crispier slaps and more vibration.
Body has big bass tones.

This cajon is frequently used for many Andean genres, beautiful in Festejo grooves, ideal in Flamenco situations and gives Guaguanco an aggressive feel in Rumba con Tambores y Cajon. We use this Cajon in an application similar and shared with the Quinto.

Sounds fantastic.



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[ABAKUA]

Rear 3/4 shot, here you can see the air hole in the back.
rear is stapled on using special staples for wooden applications. This form of fastening was better than screws for the rear as it produced a far nicer sound.



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[ABAKUA]

Rear shot.

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[ABAKUA]

Here you can see what I was reffering to at the top of the stricking surface, single centre screw removed to allow more vibration, louder and easier big sounding slaps.

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[CongaTick]

As usual, Abakua, you are a veritable font of knowledge and a treasured resource to all of us forummer sideliners. Thanks for going to the trouble of posting GREAT pix. They've got me jazzed to go. Couple questions before I rush off to Home Depot: The internal framing? Is there any? Approximate thicknesses of top/sides/bottom,etc.?