Bubba's Cajon build

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Thanks, Ray. Yes, I'm taking medicines and they appear to be picking me up a bit. :)

I'm making another Cajon. This one is slightly wider and is having a front face that leans back. I'm looking at a rosewood-stained top, bottom and sides for this one, and mounting the snare across the front head like a drum. :smiles:
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Bubba wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:04 am Thanks, Ray. Yes, I'm taking medicines and they appear to be picking me up a bit. :)

I'm making another Cajon. This one is slightly wider and is having a front face that leans back. I'm looking at a rosewood-stained top, bottom and sides for this one, and mounting the snare across the front head like a drum. :smiles:
I look forward to seeing this one develop as well.
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hope you're doin' better man .....
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Bubba wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:04 am Thanks, Ray. Yes, I'm taking medicines and they appear to be picking me up a bit. :)

I'm making another Cajon. This one is slightly wider and is having a front face that leans back. I'm looking at a rosewood-stained top, bottom and sides for this one, and mounting the snare across the front head like a drum. :smiles:
Hey bubba, it sounds cool, but i got a new computer at work and this groove music thing seems to be REALLY compressing whatever i listen to. I may have to listen tonight from home.

High five for starting a second one!! :coolstorybro:

Bubba do you have any issues with me sharing pictures of your cajon build the recording rebels Instagram ?
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WhiskeyJack wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:44 pm
Bubba wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:04 am Thanks, Ray. Yes, I'm taking medicines and they appear to be picking me up a bit. :)

I'm making another Cajon. This one is slightly wider and is having a front face that leans back. I'm looking at a rosewood-stained top, bottom and sides for this one, and mounting the snare across the front head like a drum. :smiles:
Hey bubba, it sounds cool, but i got a new computer at work and this groove music thing seems to be REALLY compressing whatever i listen to. I may have to listen tonight from home.

High five for starting a second one!! :coolstorybro:

Bubba do you have any issues with me sharing pictures of your cajon build the recording rebels Instagram ?
It's not a great clip anyway, WJ. I need somebody to play them who actually has a clue. :biggrin:

I have no problem at all with you sharing my build pix. This next one will actually be my fourth! :punk:
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Bubba wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:52 pm I have no problem at all with you sharing my build pix. This next one will actually be my fourth! :punk:
I seriously need to quit this fucking job and make more time for me and the things i want to do. You guys are all amazing and huge inspirations.

Look forward to seeing more stuff you build.
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Bubba have you any pictures of finjshed cajon?
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ditto ..... I'm curious.

You should also do a dinosaur head cajon.

Hope you're feeling better nam ....
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Thanks for the interest, Bob and WJ. :biggrin: I ran into a snag with the Cajon in that I need some quality 4mm ply for the back but I can't buy small sizes, I have to buy a sheet. I'm just getting around to it. And I'm feeling a lot better, thanks.
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Bubba wrote: Sun May 28, 2017 3:58 pm Thanks for the interest, Bob and WJ. :biggrin: I ran into a snag with the Cajon in that I need some quality 4mm ply for the back but I can't buy small sizes, I have to buy a sheet. I'm just getting around to it. And I'm feeling a lot better, thanks.
I like hearing people use millimeters. It is the little things in life.

Ok well this is good to know cause i almost smeared a bunch of cajon pics of yours on instagram the other night. Glad i didn't. I'll wait till you are done. :happytrees: :happytrees:
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My latest cajon - the one I posted about earlier. I kept it plain, but the thing sounds absolutely great. This one is sold, being picked up on Friday (or Saturday)
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Cool - well done.
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JD01 wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2017 1:14 pm Cool. I'd really like a Cajon... dunno what I want it for mind.
I have several ..... I call them storage boxes.

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Nice one Bubba. That turned out great. I dont suppose you have plans or simple dims as I'm planning on doing a couple of cajons with my boys during the summer holiday as a learning exercise for them. Would be good to build to the same plan and make some comparisons or minor changes...
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muttley wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:45 am Nice one Bubba. That turned out great. I dont suppose you have plans or simple dims as I'm planning on doing a couple of cajons with my boys during the summer holiday as a learning exercise for them. Would be good to build to the same plan and make some comparisons or minor changes...
Thanks, Muttley. The standard dimensions I used on the earlier ones were 300 x 300 x 470mm, 12mm ply with a simple rebated corner joint. 3mm ply front and back with a 100mm soundhole about 2/3 down.

I'll measure this one and get back to you but I think it's 30mm wider across the playing surface and there's obviously a raked front.

So,

top = 300 D x 330 W (12mm);

bottom= 370 D x 330 W (12mm);

sides = 470 H x 300 (top edge) x 370 (bottom edge) (12mm).

back = 470 H x 330 W (3mm)

front = Measure and fit. :wink: (3mm)
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Very nice!
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Greg_L wrote: Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:21 pmVery nice!
Thanks! Customer picked it up yesterday = very happy with it.
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Another Cajon almost done - but this time with my custom brand! I milled it myself with a Proxxon (Dremel-type) rotary grinder out of a 2" x 2" piece of brass and heated it up on the gas ring! My bumhole was going nineteen to the dozen when I finally applied it to the instrument after loads of practice on scrap. It's very "me" don't you think? :biggrin:

I also tried a stained front - I think it has worked out great. :)
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I know the pix are crap but I'll post better ones with some shots of the branding iron!
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Thats stellar bubba!!! Love it!
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