Cajon Drum with Finger Joints
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2024
- The dimension of the Cajon:
Height: 400mm
Width: 350mm
Depth: 310mm
The top is Australian Rosewood
The sides are African Mahogany
The base is Tasmanian Blackwood
The back and front or Tappa are made from plywood.
Why did I make a Cajon?
From an early age I played guitar and drums then went on to play other instruments including the banjo, mandolin and bass guitar. After losing or paralysing my arm I taught myself how to play the piano. Well really, I adapted my guitar playing to the piano, or taught myself how to play the guitar on the piano.
At the end of the video I play the Cajon as well as the Guitar and Bass Guitar, all of which I made over the last 40 years.
The Bass and the Electric Guitar are also part of the backdrop in this video.
The music recording and editing took 8 days to complete with dozens of attempts at playing each instrument.
I made the electric guitar I play in the video in 1984 when I had two arms and I played this guitar on stage in bands, including a few performances at the Tamworth Country Music festival. The Guitar is made out of Australian Red Cedar and Coachwood and includes a Gibson Les Paul pickup in the treble position, a Badass bridge and Grover machine heads. The other pickup is an Aria P90.
To hold the guitar strings down to make the chords, I used a piece of ply with self adhesive felt pads placed where my fingers would have been on the fretboard. Then I clamped it down with a small clamp.
I made the bass guitar in 2006 out of Australian Red Cedar and Coachwood. .
The Cahon or Cajon is a timber musical instrument and according to the internet it can be spelt Cahon, Cajón or Cajon. I call the one I make in this video a Cahon Drum because it has a drum skin mounted in the front panel, or the "tappa" which is what the front is called.
I hope you enjoy the video and it would really help if you subscribed to my channel to help me make more content.
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I recommend the last minute of this video where I play the Cajon, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar and keyboard. Should point out I made both guitars I play in this video as well.
Also, if you haven't already, please Subscribe, Like and hit the notification BELL!
Play that funky music white boy!
Yep!
Hey mate, you are a true inspiration to the rest of us makers. I see you’re in Sydney, not sure if you’re aware of the Aussie Maker Meetup which happens every year. We’re up to our fourth and it’s going to be held in western Sydney in November. Would love to see you there, look out for an announcement from me soon. Love your work.
Hey back.
It's great to hear from you and get a comment.
It would be good to meet other makers.
I'm in Port Macquarie but visit Sydney a lot, so I will look out for the date.
Regards James
love the handyman capo on your electric!
Hi Adrian,
I have been waiting for a comment on the chord contraption.
Felt pads stuck on the strings/frets where finders would normally hold the chords. Then, as you can see an F clamp to apply the pressure.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
James
It’s another masterpiece
Lovely comment thankyou!
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Thanks for watching and the comment.
Stay happy.
James
Absolutely love the finger joint sled, that is pure genius, Amazing end result too, great effort!
Many thanks for the view and comment.
That is my third attempt at this type of sled and now realise simple is good.
Have a wonderful evening.
James
Hi James.
That was an outstanding video and the music at the end where you play 4 instruments was a jaw dropping surprise.
I have to say, your videos are getting better with every upload and I can't wait to see what you make next.
Love the rebate chat at 5:44. I have the same issue when it comes to design.
I will share your video around.
Alan
Thanks Alan,
I really appreciate your comment and view.
Stay happy,
James
This is so incredible! Thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you
Very happy to know you enjoyed the video and thankyou for commenting.
Have a wonderful weekend.
James
Amazing work, Sir! Thank you very much for sharing! God bless you!
Many thanks.
I am about to check your channel, looks interesting.
Stay well
James
@@onehandedmaker thank you very much! I appreciate you.
That looks and sounds awesome!
Thanks Matt,
So good to hear you enjoyed it.
FYI its a lot of fun to play a well.
Take care.
James
Cool - beautifully made
Hi John.
It's probably the coolest project to date. I normally make furniture, but have to confess it makes a great side table.
Thanks again
James
As always James, you never cease to deliver amazing work.
Thanks Rob.
Great to hear from one of my original subscribers.
Hope you're going well.
Regards James
@@onehandedmaker Just getting over a minor back incident, a week in bed, so your video was so welcome, both for entertainment and motivational value. Back up and at it today :)
Beautiful work 👍👍
Thanks for watching my Cajon video.
Appreciate comments from other makers on CZcams.
Regards
James
Thats amazing
Thanks for checking out my channel Katherine.
James
Those finger joints came out tops James. Drop us a line next time you are down in Sydney, pop over and visit the workshop :)
Thanks James.
I will reach out before my next trip.
Regards James
You are an inspiration. As a person, a woodworker and a musician. Thank you for sharing this video ❤
Hi Mirit,
Glad you liked my video and appreciate the musician comment.
Regards
James
Wow. You are one creative and skilled dude. Well done. I love it.
Thanks Dave.
You can borrow it to use in one of your videos.
Take care
James
Good on you James..it looks and sounds the bomb!
Hi Tony.
I'm glad you liked how the Cajon sounds. FYI, compression effect on the Cajon audio really beefed it up.
See you soon.
James
Wow fantastic work! Really impressive! Loved the playing at the end.
Thanks Bob.
It was a fun project, and I had to road test it for the video.
Stay happy in the wood dust.
James
Beautiful build! Making a cajon is on my list and you nailed it with the contrasting woods. Sounded great in the jam session!
I recommend a Cajon Shade Tree.
Thanks for checking out my channel.
Stay dusty.
James
As always, awesome work!
Hi Keaton,
You make some beautiful furniture and enjoyable videos. Great to get feedback from other CZcamsrs! Actually its amazing to get comments from anyone, so thanks again.
Warm regards
James
Awesome work James, these are coming up great.
Thanks Grant.
Good to hear from you and appreciate the compliment.
Talk soon.
James
This was an excellent build and video. I have no musical ability but admire those that do.
Good to hear you enjoyed the build and short jam at the end.
Thanks James
Hi James ,,,, lovely percussion instrument,,,,, Wow ! this video had just about everything ! the finger joint sled was brilliant ! , you could do a DIY video on that alone ! by the way how thick is your table saw blade ? looks like 4mm ...... mine's a mere 2mm ..... another idea you've shown is the ''cutting a round hole '' using the circular jig & trim router trick 👍 ..... Yup alternating the red & honey coloured timbers works a treat !.......Ohh , the scenery at Millers Point Sydney looks stunning by the way !
Hey Wally.
So good to hear from you.
The Cahon is now a side table that we tap in beat to music on the TV now and then.
I should make a few videos on the jigs and a workshop tour as well.
Stay well my friend.
James
Nice work mate. You're a man of many talents
Good to hear from WA and from another WoodTuber.
Take care.
James.
Heading to your channel now to see what you've been up to.
Really Cool!
It's so amazing to hear from you two.
Stay beautiful and see youvsoon.
Love Dad.
XOXO
Great video James and the finished piece is beautiful. Love that finger joint jig, absolutely inspired!
Thanks, Leo.
It was a fun project to make and play.
Love how your channel is going my friend.
Regards James
Hey James, or should I call you JAMS by dropping that E flat off of your name. Beautiful as always! However this time, it doesn't only look beautiful, it also sounds Beautiful!
Hey Mike,
Good to hear from you and love the comment my friend.
May your chisel always be sharp!
Jams
@@onehandedmaker Love it!