Another recently completed project, a Meinl 'kit' Cajon Drum that my kids bought me for Christmas......great fun! Finished with Walunt wood dye on the front panel and and four coats of Tung Oil.
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My pleasure Wes, and snares are easy to find online.....you just need to cut it to length so it sits against the inside of the front board with a light pressure, and you only need one 'fixed' end (the snare wires are soldered to a small mounting plate) to mount it with a couple of fixing screws...the other 'loose' end rests against the soundboard. On my 'kit' version it's screwed to a small triangular baton that is glued against the top inner frame baton. If you need any further pics for ideas etc, just holla....and if you build one I'd love to see some pics! Good luck with it!
Go for it Wes! It's an easy and fun little project, and mine cost around £30 GBP so it won't break the bank although if you have the timber to hand even less! Here's a few tips based on my experience with the kit if you decide to make one.The wood (ply) is not the best quality but it's ok....it took a lot of sanding through the grades to get a good finish and get all the edges leveled, and the instructions are a little vague on a few points, i.e. the snare fits to the TOP baton (no mention!!) Also, be sure to use a couple of engineers squares placed inside when you glue up the four sides to make certain it's all square. I clamped it up with couple of ratchet straps and it worked fine. Make sure the front and rear edges are 'dead flat' before gluing on the rear panel and screwing n the front panel. When I glued the back panel on I just used some hefty weights to provide clamping force while the glue set-up. When it was all finished I ended up with a very slight 'rock' when it sat on it's rubber feet, easily fixed with a 1mm thick scrap of black scratch/backplate material which I made a circular washer from and fitted under the appropriate rubber foot...sorted! The Cajon can also be 'tuned' for bass response by slightly slackening/tightening the front panel mounting screws....makes a subtle but surprising difference. The pad was an extra, but only cost around £3.00 GBP, is a nce finishing touch and adds a lot to the comfort factor!!
This is what they sound like in the right hands.....nice little jam this, from two amazing musicians!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZpFbdWvUpA
Thanks Uncle John, pleased you enjoyed seeing it. Fun is the word!
Looks great. These things are fun.
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