how to build a cajon.

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henrym3483

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Joined: Nov. 13 2005
From: Limerick,Ireland

how to build a cajon.

Any know where i could get schematics for building a flamenco cajon, i wanna go back to doing some woodwork projects and i think this would be cool one to do.

i also working on some wooden daggers and swords for my kungfu training.

henry

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 8 2007 12:23:41

Georg

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From: Germany

RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to henrym3483)

About six months ago someone asked the same question.
I think I uploaded plans.

If you can't find the post write me and I can search for the plans again.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 8 2007 13:30:50

henrym3483

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From: Limerick,Ireland

RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to Georg)

is this the one? je ne parle pas allemande

http://www.musik-fromm.de/cajon.pdf

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 8 2007 17:51:20

JBASHORUN

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RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to henrym3483)

here's another one... in ENGLISH this time:

http://www.ocanartesania.com/V2/pdf/articulos/building_cajon.pdf

If you want to find the original thread, its called "Whats inside cajones? (not cojones)".

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 8 2007 18:08:59

ykabban

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RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to henrym3483)

Builiding a cajon is my next project. My brother ordered one from Spain, so I can see what a really nice cajon looks and sounds like. I think I will use it as a template. I'll probably make one from plywood first, and then experiment with other woods. Post some of your work if you can.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 8 2007 18:57:09

Georg

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From: Germany

RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to henrym3483)

Here is the first one I have made. I can push the inlay aside so that I can carry it easily.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 10:08:05

Georg

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RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to henrym3483)

That's my second one. Perhaps I'll burn "D'oh!" in it.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 10:10:22

Georg

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RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to henrym3483)

And here's the front of one:

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 10:11:38

Georg

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RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to henrym3483)

I can post pictures from the inside, too, if you want.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 10:13:55

Ron.M

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From: Scotland

RE: how to build a cajon. (in reply to Georg)

Remember to leave a dead cat and a piece of tortilla in it for at least a week to "season" it, otherwise the true cajon sound will not be there...

cheers

Ron

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 20:04:56