Making A solid wood Cajon
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Solid wood cajons.
Handcrafted by Elyasaf Shweka, in my small at-home workshop.
Maple & Walnut
Dimensions- 50X30X30 cm
The front ('TAPA') is 3mm thick custom made plywood, made from walnut and maple.
the back is 6mm thick plywood.
Cajon Player - Yoni Sharon
Machines & Jigs:
Table Saw - Hammer K3 (Felder Group, Austria)
Blade - Freud thin kerf (2.3 mm)
Band Saw - N4400 (Felder Group, Austria)
Blade - Wood Slicer Resaw 3/4" Blade by highland woodworking
Planer / Thicknesser - Metabo HC-260
Tilting router lift with fence - Shop made (plans by Matthias Wandel, woodgears.ca/ro...)
Drill powered Belt / strip Sander - Shop made (plans by Matthias Wandel, woodgears.ca/st...)
Screw advanced Box-joint Jig - Shop made (plans by Matthias Wandel, woodgears.ca/b...)
I like that there is a demonstration of the sound quality as well.
el mejor cajón peruano que vi en mi vida !!!!! excelente!!!
Muchas gracias
Wow at first i thought this was a speaker box build.. but then realised in the end was more of a thubla as we indians say.. watching your work and detail and keeping everything clean at all times was amazing. Beautiful work there.. really enjoyed that
Walnut is such a beautiful wood. I can't believe it actually grows naturally and is that beautiful.
wooooo it's Matthias' box joint jig, hell ya
+Whal also same plans for the belt sander! and you play a mean Cajon !! :p *liked*
Bj
Nous voyons très mal l'appareil maison permettant de faire les assemblages. ...
Merci
I have mad respect for Matthias but he didn't invent the box jig or dial/mechanical indexing. Pretty sure he wouldn't even take credit for it.
Ok, that is a beautiful cajon! Painstakingly made! Thank you!
Only a good furniture carpenter knows the importance of keeping the workspace clean at all times. Very good, and nice build!
It's almost as important as keeping your ass clean.
Life on Hoth
‚Хц999
But I'm not crazy about dangling cords when working with circular saws.
It could easily make a mess.
Before I get too far into this...please, please, please, make or buy a push stick!!!
Okay. Nevermind. There is a push stick. Just a little awkward at the beginning.
I am VERY impressed how well the initial kerfs from the Tablesaw blended to the final cut of the Bandsaw.
I'm also impressed by the home made splining jig...and the ingenious Glue Comb.
All in all, very very nice work Eli.
Excellent,watched this from start to finish without knowing what you were making,looks and sounds great...
Its nice to see a craftsman at work, its even nicer to see that old school Casio looking calculator watch is still working too lol
You do amazing work. And you have an awesome work space. Keep it up.
Man, you've got the woodworking knowhow AND drumming skills.....very nice. Awesome craftsmanship!
when the camera fell down, it reminded me of "blair witch project" :p
great work though . (Y)
Oh dang! I’ve never seen anyone with a shop that small who owns a stroke sander!
The cajon really is Peruvian friend, in Spain they made a modification with the strings sounds good but the real drawer is without strings. It is not critical friend, because you do a great job I am also woodworker. Greetings from Peru.
Nice Cajon, musical instrument of Peru, typical of Creole music, I'm glad to know what you like in other parts of the world.
One of the many good things about my country. I have seen many cajones made but I think this is one of the best built. Gracias Totales Thanks total
The most pointless box became the most awesome one right at the very end.
+The4thNegative i did not think i would make it to the end. luckily, i am at work and nothing better to do than watch randon stuff become awesome!
Thank you for your patience....
your saw fence lease
wich kind of wood ?? i wanna try!!
Manuel Martinez ask the Palestinian whose tree was cut down to provide the wood.
Esto no solo es un proyecto. Esto es arte y eres un gran maestro excepcional. (This is not just a project. This is art and you are an exceptional grandmaster.).
Outstanding work sir! I find your detailed and methodical approach to be both educational, entertaining and relaxing too.
I don't know if I am impressed more by your carpentry skills or by your playing !?! Well done !
It s amazing that you still have 10 fingers! lol
Nice job! I admire you
Stunning craftsmanship
10:06 me laughing when my friend trips and falls down.
hahahaahahahaaaa
🤔Amazing work of art....fantastic instrument .....wonderful sounds...Thanks for sharing..best wishes (South Africa)
The Cajón, with and without strings, was invented in Perú in the 1700's. In the 1950's the strings were added in Trujillo and Arequipa, although it was considered "cheating" by some of the greatest players (in the sense that it helps you get a sharp tone without applying as much strength).
Ok I had absolutely no idea what you were making until the very end, but very much enjoyed your professional job. That is to cool I hope there are many more videos to follow...Great Job, Thanks
Somebody send this guy a push stick.
Push sticks are for girls.
Missing fingers are for amputees.
he uses push stick when needed.
someone send him a watch made after 1982.
bitch please
i still use my old plastic casio watch
only few buttons doesnt work any more
what do you use I-diot
תותח על! גאווה ישראלית! כל הכבוד לך אחי.
Number one rule in wood working no loose or hanging clothing .
+Jerry Burke ua-cam.com/video/UeQzIzj3j_Q/v-deo.html
I was taught that safety was number 1 when ever working with any type of machinery , because accidents happen when least expected.
Cajon? Cajoff...
gave me solid wood
nice comeback :)
Whats nr 2?..
I'm humbled. Seriously. Wow.
Very nice build and sound! I am in Jerusalem every July. Be fun if I saw your work in person! Great skill you have.
thank you for that. You are very welcome. let me know next time you are around here. keep in touch.
Elyasaf, I didn't know what a cajon was or what I was watching. Very nice, thanks for sharing this. I also liked seeing the box joint jig in action.
This is really satisfying to watch!
LetzQuash is it 9o8 sex
LetzQuash hzfg
LetzQuash se
Impressive playing too.
Very nice. I didn't know what a "Cajon" was. until about 19 minutes, so it was a bonus at the end to get some music. Haha
Nicely done!!! Feel free to make a video on your finger joint cutting jig with the wooden gear! That is cool!
he watches mathius wandel
yup. way too much :)
And have the same box jointer jig and router lifter - nice !
I don't know how I ended up here, but this is cool
bad ass beats at the end
wow superb creation
I see Matthias Wandel's Screw advance box joint jig is getting very popular!
Nice project, awesome result. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you too.
Used a box joint jig made of aluminium just like that to make speaker boxes in the 70s.
Great workmanship, Loved the care taken to make the product strong and beautiful, loved the video
ODDLY SATISFYING VIDEO.
watch again.nice work!
HAHAHA 15:48
Вообще-то, господа, магия вне Хогвартса запрещена. Залип.
Well done! Without any narration I could follow your line of thought right to the end. Sounds good too, for the sound quality, UA-cam can deliver right now. Liked.
Thank you
Absolute legend
I can only assume you know more about music theory than woodworking :) It's ok, just don't ever take your right hand off the piece again as it is going through the table saw :) I can sympathize with you because my son is a drummer and loves the cajon.
i like your choice of wood.
Wow! That's a lot of work and well worth it too. That is one beautiful cajon!
Nice boots!
Your project was beautiful. Watching you work was incredible, your skill is incredible, and your playing is so much fun to listen to. I've never heard of this instrument before, but I love its voice, and you bring it out wonderfully.
Excellent warning about making sure to support cut wood on the table saw. Especially while reaching over it with dinglebobs hanging down from your hat :p
15:45
YOU ARE A MASTER...
Good job.
I'm going to recommend doing a bored test on your videos though. Get somebody who you trust, and ask them to watch it, and let you know when they are getting bored. Before that happens, skip, fast forward, or so something to change it up. Your watch time will go up because of it.
I tried that test: I asked my wife to watch it. she lost intrest after 10 seconds...
I do have the same problem. If you want another set of eyes before releasing, let me know :)
Fascinating build... Sounds great!
Amigo que es lo que pones para los tornillos , Son como unos tarugos o unas tuercas incertas , pero como son ?
Do friend that it is what put screws, are like a few dowels or some incertas nuts, but as they are?
Asi es guillermo , son tarugos de metal, él las atornillo y enterro al ras con un martillo, luego saco el tornillo y siguió.
Guillermo León Carmona
stunning!
He had a bandsaw the whole time?
and not only a bandsaw a friggin huge one with incredible resaw capacity....
Fantastic! Congrats!
I watched to the end, mostly to find out what a "cajon" is. "Hmm. Solid sides, thin plywood top and bottom. Ah, a hole. An instrument of some kind? Is it going to be the strangest guitar I've ever seen? Maybe some kind of zither? Hmm. Looks done and it's just a box with a hole in it. Wait, what are those C shaped blocks for? Metal Brushes?? like for a drum? Ah! Yes, a percussion instrument with built in brushes that you sit on! So that's what a "cajon" is!" Too cool, Elyasaf. Nice work, and I learned something along the way.
Thank you!
Cajón is Spanish for case (like luggage). It’s said to have been taken to musical excellence by percussionists in Perú, and while the guy demoing this one is great, to hear it taken to music-contextual mastery, check out Alex Acuña.
Really beautiful piece of work. Great vid, also loved that you included knocking the camera over
+Jason O'Connor thanks :)
nice work, thanks
very good work
Very beautiful!
I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil!
Good Job !!
should in the given glue the four parts of the course , and then in the split into two parts after it had united with the other four parts . definitely cuts to thinner part will be easy , it was very difficult when united eight pieces of wood at a time .
small workshop,big in machine power.very impressed.throw the jigs in the garbage.When you have felder machines in your shop you dont need toys made from plywood.
+παναγιωτης καραγιαννης You have no idea how mistaken you are. the machine are the base, but without the proper jig (=plywood toys) you can never get that tight accuracy on the finger joints.
if these boxes bring food on your family table and therefore woodworking is your proffesion then you should buy a well costructed jig from the market.I am not mistaken at all.your work is beautiful,take care,and thanks for your reply.
Artesão e Músico e uma só pessoa.
Parabéns pelo magnífico trabalho
thank you
So nice to watch a pro at work. How many units did you make at once to make use of all those wonderful jigs?
SHALOM! great piece of work! those joints are awesome! enjoyed seeing you build such a beautiful instrument!
We have the same square at home. And it must be at least 20 years old :D It felt like it's mine :D
Nice jobb man.
thanks
Great Work. Awesome watch! :)
thank you
*Good Job*
amaxing work
That was really cool. I was wondering the whole time, what is this guy making? I've never heard of that instrument, so I didn't know what the title meant.
you should never let the piece of wood between the blade and fence, push it beyond the blade with a push stick or it can kick back.
Larry, you are way too protective. Sit back and enjoy. You might learn something.
Pro tip for gluing big pieces together to avoid slide! sprinkle a little table salt into the applied glue before pressing the pieces together.
Also.. I think I enjoyed the playing at the end just as much as watching the making of the cajon! Great job on both accounts!
thanks! sounds like a good tip, ill give it a try
Шалом! Отличная работа!
what an incredible beauty this cajon! 😍 I want him very much😭😭😭😭
Nice job indeed. Very well done and it sounds awsome. I only don't understand one thing. Why not rip first and glue later instead of ripping such a broad slab? It's a serious question not a comment btw. - Don't have neither the cutting depth at my table saw nor a band saw. However, keep it up!
+Necati Hakan
That is actually a great question. i ask myself that quite often, since ripping such a board is taking my tools to the limit. it is true that i can do two boards instead of rippin one board, but i want the wood stripes of the board to be fully consistant all around the box. i think that making one board is the only way to ensure that. but maybe ill give it a try one day, making it from two boards
I just want that hat!
good job
hermoso trabajo!!!!
thanks!
I love this art and I wish I could learn this art
A very nice build. I also own a Hammer k3 with a little longer slider. I was real curious to see if the slider was tracking accurately enough to cut those finger joints, sure enough, right on the money. I like your router table set up and would be curious to know how you mounted it on the saw.
Where did you find the lans for your finger joints jig? I am trying to make one just like yours. Thanks for sharing the process of making that box with us.
impecable su trabajo y suena genial.seria mucho pedir que pongas las medidas y grosores de las maderas ?
I didn't see any wires, does it charge wirelessly and is it Bluetooth compatible?
+jay west would add that to my next batch...
+jay west You serious?
HHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAAH!!
+Bunny Are you?
How do you do those one-handed double strokes? Amazing cajón and playing
Did not know what you were making. My first thought was these would be nice speaker boxes
Never leave your part unsupported between the blade and fence. Push that piece through every time.
That is true. thanks for pointing that out.
Fantastic video!. Out of curiosity, why did you use set screws instead of a regular wood screw for the front? Can you give a description of those set screws (a link)?
+warrendsnider this way you can precisely adjust the tappa tension and tune the sound. you can find the description for the screws in one of the comments below
lumayan rapih juga memotong kayu
Amazing ...wonderful and excellent job done. will you plz like to tell which country n city you are ?
+Tariq Waheed Jerusalem, Israel
Do you sell your Cajon's? also strange question that watch is awesome Ill buy that too haha;)
I do, you can reach me at shwekwek@gmail.com
casio sells these retro watches again. google 'casio databank'
It's easy -- all you need is aobut $1200 worth of hardwood, and about $60,000 worth of shop equipment.
Or, you could buy one for about $150.
Well done sir. I'm making my own from your video. Question: what is the finish you used for the outside and inside? Thank you.