Can't Afford a Drum Kit? Build a Cajon!

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Here's how to build a Cajon, the perfect on-the-go percussion instrument for anyone and everyone.

[@BasedLemur]

You should build one of these, but have a slidey surface on the bottom or wheels instead of the non-slide rubber. Then you can attach some leftover elastic to the back, and have someone drag you around a public place while you play. Street performer profit

[@ZNA_Productions]

I thought you were gonna say cut a second hole in the top so I can poop while I play, but I don't see why we can't combine our ideas.

[@BasedLemur]

Nonlethalbychoice I had that idea, but I thought it would just make it sound shitty.

[@oxyhadron1120]

BasedLemur lelelelelelelel

[@oxyhadron1120]

What a good joke if you poop in it its gonna sound shitty

[@BasedLemur]

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[@HellYeahCorp]

Not going to lie. I read "Can't Afford a Drum Kit? Build a Cannon!" Yeah...

[@cohenmarlow3283]

How else do you get into the music store?

[@HellYeahCorp]

Cohen Marlow I like your style, Münchhausen.

[@cohenmarlow3283]

Kalzone_kat The common population likes it too.

[@tompreston3444]

I read Cajun

[@richardgage876]

Kalzone_kat I hope he builds a cannon!

[@amatorif]

HOW TO BUILD A CAJON materials: 3mmx12"x24" - birch plywood 9mmx12"x4" - birch plywood No slip couch grips (with screws) waistband elastic 1" #6 construction screws (brass if possible) 3/4" square poplar dowel 13" 16 strand snare wire 1/2" oak plywood wedges dimensions as a whole: 19"x12"x12" 12"x12" 1/2" oak X2 18"x12" 1/2" oak X1 18"x11.5" 1/2" oak X2 19"x12" 3mm birch X1 18" poplar dowel X4 11"x1" 9mm birch X1 9.5"x1" 9mm birch X1 1"x1" 9mm birch x4 building: 5:47

[@amatorif]

I know a lot of people were looking for materials and all. A little late but hopefully still helpful to someone

[@juniorpentz405]

Dude thank you so much , I'm gonna screenshot this and pull it up when I get to home depot.

[@amatorif]

+Junior Pentz home depot probably won't have anything (it didn't when I went) I would suggest looking for a lumber yard nearby.

[@juniorpentz405]

+amatorif yup , I realised that when I started researching home depot. lowes is even worse.I'm gonna get out to the lumber yard on Thursday.

[@sejanayoo2441]

Did anyone actually try this and how did it go??

[@haloodsd]

You are one of the greatest youtubers that has ever lived

[@rikvandijk6904]

He aint dead man take it easy😂😂

[@memor5514]

im not religious and i dont go to church because many reasons but the main one is i dont want to. but i will say this, this guy and many christians have been nice enough to do this tutorials and builds and i thank you my friend...

[@GrenadeRat]

you should do more builds where you make instrument things. I'm a musician and instruments are EXPENSIVE!!! a new mouthpiece for my saxophone costs 150$! it's insane. but i love finding video's like this about how to make your own instruments. thanks!

[@AhDollar]

bro you're being robbed cold if that's what they're charging

[@MachinaJosh]

Oh man. Make what ever you want as long as the content continues being this good!!

[@beepot2764]

Dude the bass on your cajon is awesome!

[@xadithy9116]

bee pot is right usually bas on cajon sucks

[@therealredviper]

Honestly I think more people are going to make this than the weapons. Usually I watch your videos for ideas and because I love your personality. But I think I'm actually going to make this following your instructions. Glad to see you doing what you enjoy. Keep up the good work

[@Amberdawnn76]

I am so new to woodworking it is pitiful. I saw my first cajon a month ago and wanted to try my own but as a newbie I don't want to spend a lot. This is the most simple build I have found yet. You explain it in terms I can understand. That k you for making this video easy for me.

[@Barnabaswannabe]

8:56 - Love the silliness

[@jouster701]

Eli, I've been a subscriber for a while now & enjoy the "style" that you inject into your videos. While your weapons building is evolving and progressing nicely, it is awesome to see you step out of your comfort zone & build something that is to create rather than destroy. Either way, those if us that are true fans will ALWAYS support your efforts, wherever that journey takes you. Da Vinci was so much more than a weapons engineer! Hard work IS it's own reward! Over the years I have picked up MANY odd talents & skills. I eat fire, I create custom leatherwork, I make custom chain mail, I twist Balloon Animals, I pick locks & I plait bullwhips among other oddities! Keep up the good work! From one Chicago boy to another (Oh Yeah, I grew up at Belmont & California!), My best bit of advise... NEVER deny your curiosities!

[@Ipherix]

I've wanted a cajon for so long. Up at college I don't currently have a space for my set, so I appreciate this video simply for existing. I may just have to start working on this rather than buying one. Thanks for this.

[@lukewatson1811]

I'm a builder and I'm 15 I also love drumming and I got a spot in my churchs youth band to plan the cajon so I'm going to build this for and I can't wait!! Thank you

[@jonathandooley7078]

"never put mice in a dryer" *claps*

[@evannicholls8526]

Hey dude, I just wanna thank you so much for making this video. I thought I was never going to be able to pursue my dream of playing the cajon, but not only have you provided a way, you have given my life hope and meaning. I am forever indebted to you sir, may you live long and prosper.

[@ryanb5127]

This is a really cool build and I’m glad I decided to look through some of your older videos

[@missmillymusic]

This was truly awesome! I was looking for any "cajons" since I play in bands but looking into acoustic sets... but I see that you have so many videos on weapons and my youngest son would totally love you!! I'll have him look you up too!! BTW... I loved your cajon!!

[@Dummythiccdakota]

please make more stuff like this, I enjoy your weapon videos but I'd like to see more things that are useful in real life.

[@nolansaveraid3846]

D3urke Dancer what do you mean? U don't use a battle axe on a daily basis?

[@Dummythiccdakota]

Only on the haters my dude

[@dave0invictus]

>implying body armor and death claws arent applicable in real life

[@airussss6509]

Boi👏

[@Jayface2141]

Have to say, it's nice to see something different. The Cajon looks awesome and hope to see similar stuff in the future :D

[@SumoBoy44]

I just finished Building my own cajon with your instructions. It turned out great! Thanks a lot, mate, for your sweet as Content!

[@johnnyeppelseed]

Thanks so much man. I build mine over the summer with the birch and oak parts reversed, it sounds amazing and is super fun to play! Great video!!

[@samuelswihart4285]

This is perfect for my friend Jakoby! He loves to play drums and he's wanted one of these for a long time! Thanks Eli!

[@JamesLUK-ko1gp]

My mother wanted this instrument for years now but allways said it was too pricey. Thanks for the build I cheered her up quiet a bit!

[@SlendermanDefeated]

I've wanted a cajon for so long, the only thing that ever stopped me was the price. Thank you Eli (:

[@samanthajohnson7981]

I really enjoyed watching your video Can't Afford a Drum Kit? Build a Cajon!. Please make more videos like this. You have great standards and taste when it comes to building!

[@redbaron5247]

I just made my first metalworking project today, watch some KZbin, and find this. That is a damn nice feeling'.

[@dggamer022]

Come on I wanted to hear that Mexican music

[@funska47]

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[@DebErney]

This sounds great. You really did justice to the different sound capabilities.

[@TheDynamicsDepartment]

LOVE this one, I want to make a guitar speaker cabinet soon. I'll have to jump on it after watching this!

[@zanerobinson119]

This is awesome! We have a cajon at my church and I really enjoyed seeing how one was made! Keep up the good work

[@logicgaming8949]

I think this was one of your best builds! Great job!

[@joelsmith7929]

It's actually been really good to see something different that didn't take weeks and weeks to produce. I wouldn't mind seeing u make a chest next time with like a pirate/Middle Ages theme to it.

[@Akito2013]

I love it. I kind of lost track of your weapon videos but as i saw this i just had to watch it. always wanted a Cajon but i don't really have the excess money. maybe i'm building my own now because of you

[@brutallama]

This is super sweet! As a percussionist I appreciate this

[@COMAG_Heavy]

Hey man, even though I'm no musician, i really enjoyed watching this video. I like the humor that you added, and you keep doing what you do.

[@gorisenke]

This is a great and really well explained how to. I know you don't like how to's but in this case it's important to know dimensions. Thank you very much.

[@tyburt7891]

Awesome video once again, this actually came in handy Alot were starting a church band and we're looking for money to get one of these so this is perfect

[@thetruescrat5559]

It's really great that you're doing other things! I like this project way more than any of the weapon ones.

[@abo707]

It seems that while you are pursuing projects that you enjoy more, the production quality of your videos is increasing. Great job.

[@kurtisnimmert7555]

I have actually been looking into getting one of these, but never pulled the trigger because of the price. So now I have a new project, thanks.

[@Xankar1]

3:30 i was liek "what in the name of holy fu...oh ok" then i laughed for about ten minutes, best bit ever.

[@rderby911]

I love extra builds like this. I actually built a cajon with my grandpa this summer, but we built it to his size, and he is a lot bigger than me hahahaha it ended up about 14"x22" far too big for me so I'm going to have to rebuild.

[@daddydoc1115]

could you make a materials list please? its just so much easier than on video

[@CrowofJudgement461]

Michael Yoo may be a little late but someone made one in the comments up top

[@nexviper]

I'd not heard of a cajon before but your points about smaller drums vs full drum kits for acoustic session is very accurate. In Scottish and Irish folk music single side drums and hand drums like the bodhrán are very common. You won't often see someone carting a full kit to the pub. Would love to see you have a go at making something like a bodhrán.

[@thefishkiller9885]

I love it! I never heard of that before and now i want to get one and play.

[@jacesaces15]

Your woodworking has come a LONG WAY.

[@cristianmaneage3263]

Hey man thanks for this vid. I am now building one for my Choir teacher for our next concert. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

[@ZednoughtOmega]

Had trouble loading due to terrible internet around 3:28, and for a moment I genuinely thought you were about to use that terrifying music.

[@surturfenrir2864]

i've heard something along the lines of if you um, if you spread a thin layer of regular wood glue, i mean very thinly, and let it dry, and then give it a buff sanding with a really high grit to smooth it out again, then the layer of glue will help even out the wood's ability to absorb a stain and leave less uneven toning and blotching, haven't tried it myself but it might be worth looking into

[@chrismoody7666]

Building this Friday. Thanks for the video

[@jermsoutdoors]

Probably my favorite video from you, meow. Will defiantly make this

[@TheMonkeyguy]

Entirely honest, I'm pretty sure I enjoyed watching you build that cause you could really tell that you were enjoying yourself more Making and having fun with it because you wanted to not cause it's your job.

[@z0mbie0ma]

So cool! Really really nice to see it worked out! Looking forward to see more weapon or non-weapon stuff!

[@BalrogTamer]

Thank you so very much this is exactly what I needed it's perfect for our small band's drum problem!

[@ColettaHughes]

Thank you for sharing this. I think it's really cool that you went ahead and made this even though your tools are limited and it turn out really nice too. I'm going to make one, but want to watch a lot of you guys build them before I start. Peace :)

[@brysonstclair-pk4ff]

Omg, I love this...I am a very musical person so, this fits me perfect, thanks Eli!

[@elpandalito]

Ive followed you for a while. Mostly your new stuff. I didn't even notice it was you, before i checked the channel. Lovely stuff mate.

[@eliascunningham6905]

I like how you said you suck at it, yet you're really good at playing the cajon

[@augustburnsred3541]

I lot of people say stuff like that to protect them selfes from ridicules

[@TenpoLIVE]

I love cajons, I play one and a djembe with a splash symbol at my local Renaissance festival as a performer

[@unknown243]

You could also use the screws to hold the pieces instead of clamps. Once the glue is dry, it is actually stronger than the wood or nails are also. Just an idea to save you some time and steps. Just glue, screw, and move on.

[@drabdragoon98]

Why was it so funny when you played the polka!? I laughed my ass off!

[@Deadlightsanctuary]

this build was pretty interesting. never heard of a cajon. might have to build this one day.

[@cptn-billtremblay3162]

I actually want to see more of this: how to build really complexe and expensive things, the easy and cheap way!

[@Greenacres88]

Learned a new instrument. Very cool.

[@Tropicalfrooploops]

you should try to make a cigarbox guitar

[@capnlatenight5356]

8:05 That is the best circle cut by a jigsaw I've ever seen.

[@Dumpsterdaddy]

dude this is actually a pretty sick build!!!

[@SchoutensD]

Very cool dude, also that acoustic d&b is awesome!

[@Nox_the_alien]

Awesome, bro. Will definitely try to make one of these.

[@kyleackron1923]

I like the way you think! My suggestion, add Back Pack Straps for transport.! -I would put the top part of the Back Pack Straps(or rope of sorts) onto the top-sides & then the bottom on the Bottom Sides. - make straps long for comfort. God Bless!!! Patton it; then Sell it Brother.. Then ill buy one :) *Gl -- Hf* -Kyle A.A.

[@isaiahharding8716]

wow this is awesome! Can't wait to try to build it sometime!

[@AnotherBradGuy]

Oh yeah. That's what I'm talkin' about! Next woodworking project: A Cajon. Also wanted to comment on the silicone rubber you used, that's a nice touch. Might have contributed to the great sound

[@trevatrevs]

this is perfect! i need a percussion instrument and i cant have a drum kit in my apartment THANK YOU!

[@BeenieBomb]

You're such a creative craftsman!

[@LemonyFresh2000]

Dude. This is AWESOME!!! If you want to build a few other instruments like this, I would watch the HELL out of those videos!!! Once I move out I plan to bring up this video, get all the items and build the hell out of it, maybe a few times cause it'll be my first ones ofc, but this is EPIC!!!!

[@blackmountainremedymarlowb5074]

thinking of building one now rather than buying. great job on your tutorial. kudos.

[@boyarvalishin9565]

It doesn't matter what you make dude. I have the privilege to know that you won't do it half-heatedly and it always turns out cool. Keep up that smexy work.

[@seancleaver5046]

you're getting more clever with you camera shots Love it!!!!!!!!!

[@creamycomplexion9507]

You are my favourite KZbinr by a long way

[@markusjorgensen6999]

hahahahaha, i didnt understand at first why you were laughing in the start of the build, but i laughed with u xD you are awesome man

[@lukiss01]

Thanks for playing it and letting us hear how great it sounds.......wait

[@bwrd1976]

That came out pretty sweet. Great job.

[@matthewsvat7901]

I know I am like 3 and a half years late, but this is just amazing! Wanna see more of this and this could help with demonetization in our times...

[@waltermorgenroth7872]

I wanna see moar builds like dis .

[@Anino_Makata]

Agreed, Engie.

[@jfdynamiic2681]

Walter Morgenroth not gonna lie I read I wanna see mortar builds like this

[@hamstraa]

Walter Morgenroth d

[@DallasGreen123]

i really enjoy your sense of humor, nice video

[@APeXofMarksmen]

great build, i wanna see more of these "different" build vids :)

[@capitalistraven]

This is awesome. more like this please!

[@rcticfloof]

I love your sense of humour xD PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ANYTHING KEEP THE MUSIC YOU HAVE IN YOUR VIDS AND NOT THE OTHER OPTION! Besides that, really liked the video, and now I want to make one of those even though I don't play drums o.o

[@TheTiranie]

this is a pretty nice project. Might try it.

[@themoppydrummer6587]

the guy on the stairs was playing sugar were going down by fall out boy, the intro. (i knew that anyway, because i really like the song, but ive also been learning it on the drums too, i might do it on this channel.)

[@themoppydrummer6587]

+TheMoppyDrummer not the intro , what am i saying, its the break down bit, i think after the first chorus.

[@ZNA_Productions]

+TheMoppyDrummer Actually it was my little Cajon version of the drums from "This Too Shall Pass" by Ok Go. Good guess though, I can hear that.

[@dwaynespangler5856]

Awesome I am gonna make this for my friend who is a drummer for his bday

[@jackjay6725]

You got so happy about the Mexican song. I was mad today until I saw that XD!

[@joetheshnuffler392]

you should make more vids like this. I love this

[@gabeepstein4587]

You make some entertaining videos man. I respect your decision to branch out and build other cool things.

[@scottboice]

Hell yeah man I hear that Ronald Jenkees in the background.

[@vincentgagnon7779]

Youre accutally really good. Not shure if you were the one in the stairs but id yes, that was amazing

[@codywieland17]

That's cool man you're a good, no, great builder. you are awesome

[@chrisvercruysse1138]

just a tip for later, try not to put all of your screws on the same grain of wood, it could split it. instead, alternate them in kind of a zig-zag pattern the same distance that you had them, just alternating between the left and right. LIKE THIS: --------------------------- • • • • and so on

[@ZNA_Productions]

The face plate is plywood, meaning multiple thin veneers of wood glued with their grains crossed, so you don't have to worry about it splitting. Thanks for the comment!

[@danielbruerton6952]

awesome video, going to make this for a school project :)