How to make a Mini Cajon - Cajonito // DIY // How-To

How to build a mini Cajon Drum.
Building a Cajon is not so difficult. The hardest part is to cut the plywood to the right size:
Fron (playing surface): 3 mm x 20 cm x 30 cm
Back: 5 mm x 20 cm x 30 cm
2 Sides: 9 mm x 13 cm x 20 cm
2 Sides: 9 mm x 13 cm x 28,2 cm
Soundhole 8 cm
Don't forget to measure twice and cut once!
If you have a table saw you're good to go, but you can make the cuts with a jigsaw or even a hand saw, as long as you can cut a straight line.
Tools you need:
A saw (Jigsaw, Circular Saw, Handsaw, Scrollsaw....)
woodworking square
folding rule
pencil
wood glue
ten small screws
sandpaper of various grids
clamps
drill