DIY Handmade Cajon

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Making a DIY Cajon out of plywood.
The dimensions are:
width: 30 cm / 11.8 inch
height: 40 cm / 15.7 inch
depth: 27 cm / 10.6 inch
Back panel: 4 mm plywood
Front panel: 3 mm plywood
The snares are adjustables by turning the wooden rod (reachable through the sound hole in the back).'
Website: www.leonvanden...
GitHub: github.com/leo...

[@yuudesu]

I love this because the best part is that you can sit on the top of it anywhere.

[@laughsincoltnavyRevolver]

You can sit on top of me anywhere😂 jkjk

[@user-sz4bf3uq6u]

@@laughsincoltnavyRevolver sus

[@UserIcon]

@@laughsincoltnavyRevolver 🤨📸

[@jaimehernandez9419]

That DIY CNC Machine though. Damn! 😎😰

[@kotukuwhakapiko467]

Salute to the jam out at the end! that cajon sounds amazing-top of the class!!!

[@jvennings5595]

My kid keeps asking for a drum set. I hope to apease him with one of these as a starting point. Yours is Nicely made and souds great

[@christianzelaya6361]

We started using one in our church, 2 weeks ago. It's great.

[@gringostarr69]

​@@christianzelaya6361That's good for chruch. Drums are a dominant instrument and if the drummer is bad, well every one playing is going to sound bad 😊

[@pr9039]

Great job! Man I am jealous of your DIY CNC haha. I wish I had the space to set one up....god I hate living in the city.

[@gringostarr69]

Nicely built.

[@viniciuscalvet545]

looks very easy to build and also the design is very clean. Sounds good for a first cajon but amazing for one that you can build with your hand. I will probably try it for myself, thanks.

[@XmanSully]

With is hand? So that CNC machine is an extension of his arm?

[@ErimlRGG]

@@XmanSully wait... your hand doesn't have a CNC attached to it? You may want to check with a doctor, mate

[@Jadinandrews]

I'm just happy for the sound your cnc makes

[@MrSandyboy4u]

Sounds like R2 D2

[@yoelw.e.p0076]

Salute with you because you can make this cajon. It is nice cajon

[@wilcyn71]

Who has such sophisticated machinery boss.

[@INHELL4]

Man that's bad ass a diy cnc wow

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Haha thanks

[@chongthiencheebineffendi9640]

@@LeonvandenBeukel i just saw your diy cnc and am very impressed with it! what program did you use for the programing?? is it mastercam?

[@Muah_darling]

great informative video ... got the idea how a cajon is made and it's principle...! thankyou !

[@transcendentalmess8926]

Beautiful.

[@julesminotto6125]

*Gets to the DIY CNC machine step* "Well yeah, lemme just move to mars and make myself one of those..." Amazing job man

[@MexicanMovie]

Awesome job !

[@WillieBeard]

You had me right up to the CNC machine.

[@XmanSully]

Thanks, mate, you just saved me from a time waste. DIY with a CNC? If I can get a top brand top model Cajon for $250, and a mini size home shop CNC at $2,500... figure it out yourself. And yes, it is all about the money. I do almost everything DIY, even wooden dollhouse furniture, but musical instruments I prefer to get from professionals

[@tomkendrick7844]

Dude just use a drill and jig saw. Not hard.

[@osidejosh87]

It’s a router , any carpenter knows

[@booperthebest1501]

It's a circle... you dont need a cnc to cut a circle

[@WillieBeard]

@@booperthebest1501 it’s gotta be a little embarrassing when you finally come up with a cute comment and realize the thread is 4 years old LOL.

[@WhistleWorld]

7:24 so you're wiping your finger on the carpet? 😂

[@NinjaDag1]

Don't you? I do!

[@joemusic2882]

Whistle World Can’t ruin good pants!

[@projectkonstantine8062]

its his work shop carpet that tends to be the only reason we put it in the work shop

[@jacksonwaltersmcdonald1787]

3:36 music from geometry

[@mrblaxto]

Type of wood & thickness for front & back?

[@anakinwinston7993]

You prolly dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can watch all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last months xD

[@mateoronnie3933]

@Anakin Winston yup, I've been using instaflixxer for months myself :D

[@veshtitsacraftsandtunes4693]

very simple and effective, my friend!

[@jerrywinchester5743]

Where did you order the snare wire?

[@WHH203]

Amazon

[@KtG7358]

who else thought, you guys could make a Cajon after watching is video xD

[@Se7eNTh1rte3N]

You're not supposed to screw the tapa all the way at the top corners like that. Even in your jam session at the end you can tell how it restricted the snare

[@basiledaudet5774]

I love its sound

[@tomificationable]

Awesome! Great video!

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Thanks!

[@3009680481]

Good video

[@Zioluideecreative]

bravo 👍👍

[@pr9039]

What wood type did you go with for your side, top and bottom panels?

[@RodGibsonMusic]

Plywood. - in the description you can see the details. (Of course, he should've provided more details).

[@pr9039]

@@RodGibsonMusic Ah, thank you! I figured as much, but wasn't wanting to just assume as much. I was watching on my phone and the "See More" option was kind'a buried. Thanks.

[@geskakreatormusik4935]

good work, i want to try

[@projectbelfocuco.7351]

Is there a particular reason why you use screws on one board and nails on the other? Thank and great video

[@Tekila0]

I'd imagine its so he can adjust things on this inside without having to pry out nails, screws he can reinstall after adjusting

[@toribiobernardojr6925]

i will make mine later🤩thank u for this amazing helpful video

[@powdrum1]

Beautiful

[@rampukarvishwakarma3979]

Bhai cost

[@San-uu7qc]

Ik ga er ook 1 maken.. ziet er vrij simpel uit maar klinkt geweldig!! Bedankt voor de clip 🙏

[@hermanzuo]

nice!

[@gunasekar6347]

Bro... I want snare wire Build in homemade video please upload....

[@CineSoar]

The snare is a replacement snare (for a drum), cut in half.

[@P0L0MALIK]

Nice

[@Duhul_de_alwis]

Can you please tell me what type of wood to use to make a chjon drum.

[@BuckleyDotCom]

Awesome!!! Thanks Dude :)

[@johnsanchez5204]

Are you not gonna show what is placed inside the box, To give it that, BB, Beads, or Snare, Sound?!

[@Joel-y2j]

Super...

[@shedroids]

Beautiful!

[@fridakalota370]

I want it!!!!

[@jinsakai249]

Hello m8, can i use 20 mm side panels except 18 mm? Greetings from Croatia

[@proodoodaboochoo]

absolutely not. The extra 2mm will ruin it completely

[@teambadboys6516]

how thick is the wood used in front and back?

[@lordkrat3006]

Nice sound 👌

[@PedrosaN993]

define hand made 😆

[@chumbenkhuvung28]

Which instrumental piece are guys playing ?

[@stephanestef4553]

it's majic

[@jazzbabaribba]

U do the hole by your DYI CNC Machine??? Oh boy maybe next episode DIY Time Machine? Lol Good job bro

[@KuyaCollinTV]

lmao

[@jclallawmsang6678]

Sir can you give the name of that clear lacquer that you used...?

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Hi, I've used just cheap clear lacquer/varnish from a local shop, nothing special really.

[@jclallawmsang6678]

@@LeonvandenBeukel oh actually im searching for something clear like the one you used that doesn't change the color of the wood,, some clear coating claim that but when we apply it changes the looks again..

[@Bierytat]

How thick is wood for another panels ? :) I mean front 3mm, back 4mm but this plank for the anothers panels?

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Hi Patryk, it's 18mm thick plywood.

[@Bierytat]

Hi :) Thank's maybe i have enough in basement :D And if I want do front and back panel in same size this gonna work? :3 I think i have plywood from old furniture, maybe it's enough :)

[@Bierytat]

@Laon van den Baukel how about two panels in 3mm?

[@paulobeltran933]

Patryk Bieryt

[@aieaslippers5900]

What would happen if you put the hole on towards the bottom of the front?

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

I'm not sure but I think it will produce less bass because the air can leave more directly throughout the hole.

[@ajiepartosa1148]

What are the tools there sir

[@ivdimentia]

Is it important for the hole to be oval shape?

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

No, it could also be round.

[@lovegodlovepeople4672]

No, it doesnt even have to be round. Machudo Cajons make one with a triangle. Guitar center cajons are laughable compared to his cajons.

[@Nappyrootss]

Can you create a list of all the tools you used please...

[@Gah_Hofs]

table saw, router, a drill and a hammer. And clamps to glue up

[@mlgpro5663]

It looks like it wouldn't last long. Even tho the glue is a good idea I would use screws on the frame as well. Also, screws instead of nails on the back panel would be better in my opinion. It's not like it would cost more than the nails you were using. Otherwise great build. :D

[@kevinteter7766]

On the frame, glue + the rabbet joint are actually stronger than just screwing it. I suspect adding screws could add some strength, but is likely completely unnecessary.

[@ballstream2233]

Nails and screws are only good for holding until the glue sets. Glue is the strongest and longest lasting bond. Make one with and one without glue and then see which one survives after dropping it down a staircase.

[@sumatai1]

Where can you buy the snare string setup?

[@ailenroksheir9609]

Your nearest music store should have some if not look online xx

[@XmanSully]

anywhere online

[@jhayardelapena6206]

iwant that i wish u give it to me ty for this video

[@Simcore999]

👍

[@aryankulkarni6066]

7:55 Is there any other way to smoothen out the edges without using electric equipment? Like a hacksaw or a knife?

[@JS-rp7qb]

Pretty much always a way to not use power tools. I don’t see anything in this build that couldn’t be done strictly with hand tools. Just takes ten times longer. Do a good job and use good woods and you could probably charge $400/box. As for smoothing edges... I hear sandpaper works pretty well.

[@konradlaudon1102]

rasps, files, and planes are your best friends

[@aqasan3455]

Nice ❤

[@tantris4245]

5:00 what are the dimensions of the wooden rod?

[@danbeeson9564]

3/4 of an inch to an inch diameter. Doesn’t really matter. Could be just a 1” square And it would work the same

[@vanivanthari2416]

Sir can you tell me pliss da woodply you use what size u use for the front and back side

[@martinrejijohn5228]

Which is the wood used ?

[@NoahZiebarth]

plywood

[@azellebbelleza]

i like your video. what are the dimension or size of 6 sides. ?

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Thanks. The dimensions are: width: 30 cm / 11.8 inch height: 40 cm / 15.7 inch depth: 27 cm / 10.6 inch

[@carlyslecomfort7317]

I enjoyed everything about that video right up until rubbing the finger across the carpet to clean the glue off. That was just odd. Doesn't matter if the carpet is old and dirty, no reason to intentionally make it worse when a damp paper towel easily cleans the finger. Anyway, other than that... Good job on the Cajon. Looks good.

[@stanzies3668]

Without looking at the channels name I knew you are Dutch, because I use a lot of the same stuff I buy from Action.

[@shubhampurohit1076]

sir which wood u used..

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Various types of (cheap) plywood (2.5mm front, 4mm back, 18mm)

[@omarmontesinos3436]

Can you give me the sizes please?

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Hi Omar, The dimensions are: width: 30 cm / 11.8 inch height: 40 cm / 15.7 inch depth: 27 cm / 10.6 inch

[@russellpaultugade4363]

nice video bri

[@artpremium3054]

what is the wooden name, sir?

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Several types of plywood

[@artpremium3054]

@@LeonvandenBeukel okay sir, thanks

[@JohnathanDsouza]

Whats the hole size!!!!

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

I don't remember exactly, I think something between 80 and 100mm.

[@nvkkirankumarnv]

What is this Snear...? Can I get from online

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Yes, just Google on cajon snare wire

[@nvkkirankumarnv]

@@LeonvandenBeukel Thanx

[@nvkkirankumarnv]

@@LeonvandenBeukel Thanx

[@varunn.v6182]

Can we use ordinary wood

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

Yes

[@tomkendrick7844]

No you have to use magic wood.

[@XmanSully]

Diy or not, you lost me at the CNC

[@ProJektorish]

So all I need to do is purchase $20k on commercial equipment and specialty clamps, so I too can DIY reinforced drawers 🙄 People don't seem to understand DIY as a concept.

[@julio_dbv_oficial]

Algum brasileiro?

[@russellpaultugade4363]

bro

[@kipwilson3771]

Does that Cajon come with a gay-ron-tee? Lol Nice job.

[@joemusic2882]

I will now attempt this with my Harbor Freight tools. No router but I do know how to Mickey Mouse a drill.

[@jblizard7035]

Cool, but putting a computer controlled router in a "do it yourself" video kind of misses the point of true DIY.

[@pecintakopi1622]

failed to focus on your CNC machine. crazy DIY cnc bruh

[@ianmarkcastor6269]

Ahmmm... How come bruh! You call that DIY but you use machines. DIY means Do It Yourself, right? How on earth am I going to do that if I don't have those machine. I hope you consider that Brother...✌️🙁

[@hinaleh6271]

Taurai du visser....

[@najibullah47]

Wtf is that handmade?😑

[@dianafiore5774]

handmade? You use machines, not hand tools.😧

[@Saxoprane]

what about Handwriting ?

[@typer93]

idiot

[@fenderstratguy]

Handmade with a CNC mill

[@Alhamizan86Official]

Pure stupid!!!

[@Jadinandrews]

is a mouse a hand tool?

[@alkarenu6820]

In what world is this a DIY??? Good job tho!

[@riannd476]

Because hes doing it by himself..... You dontvknow what DIY Means?!! Its DO IT YOURSELF.... 😑😐

[@josuenunfio6020]

It's like "make it at your own factory" :v bruh

[@benhelmuth9129]

Tone down that snare brother.

[@joemusic2882]

Or....spend the $69.99 at Guitar Center for instant gratification

[@Disteltje]

Not 100% handmade if you use electric tools for almost everything.