Build A Cajon Drum

There are many traits that woodworkers share, whether it’s attention to detail or outside-the-box thinking. I’ve noticed over the years that many woodworkers are also musicians of some sort and so it’s not a surprise that sometimes these two worlds can collide. This cajon is a fun little project for a woodworking musician to add to their instrument collection.

The cajon’s roots are from Peru and the name means ‘box’. This drum is designed to sit on while you play, and a simple YouTube search will yield hundreds of videos on how to play one. You can always use a beat to back your music and with the addition of a remote pedal, you can even play this drum while playing another instrument.

Start with a box

I’ve made these cajons out of various sheet goods in the past. This time I went with cabinet grade