M.J.Lampert Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 so I decided to start a page to compile my projects in one place now for what I'm working on currently: A Cajon for those who don't know a Cajon (Spanish: box) is a wooden percussion instrument that consists of 5 sides 1/2in. to 3/4in. of plywood or solid boards and the 6th is a thin (3/32-3/16) sheet of plywood this one should come to a final dimensions of 12.5x12.5x19 inches the wood is maple and walnut 3/4in. with a piece of pine plywood for the bottom side. The front is going to be 1/8th birch plywood M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 Happy new year to all, so I decided to try at least 1-2 new idea every month in the shop this year, so here is my first attempt at a split cross M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Looks pretty good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Looks pretty good to me too MJ. You get better at making split crosses pretty quickly and will find your taste for the proportions soon. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 MJ. If I may ask... what size stock did you start with? Keep it up Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 3/8 I think I might see about finding some 1/4 for in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 some more progress pics on the Cajon gluing the bottom on the tapa (front) 1/8th Birch plywood cut and drilled the top being glued on a problem I had last night was that the brass screws are snapping before they get tight I pre-drilled to the specs on the package for hardwood (3/32nds) and it is drilled deeper than the length of the screw i had the clutch on the drill at 4 so it should have been low torque. also just how bad I am at making things square finally a mock up of what it will look like (before finishes applied) have a great weekend M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Nice project, M.J. Will you make a you tube video of you playing it when done? I'm forwading this to a woodworker friend of mine. Wood is more forgiving when it comes to "square", just "lean" on it one way or the other... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 not sure if i want to embarrass myself that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Worrying about embarrassment can be worse than embarrassment itself. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 If I had a therapist I bet one would agree..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 a while back n it followed me home i mentioned this laser thermometer it sadly but expectantly fell out of their given accuracy currently contacting them so will se if they will fix this problem M.J.Lampert ps also got the front of my Cajon finished one coat of finish to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 so this cutie came into the family and has her bother (me) on cloud 9. Sonya Naomi also some more progress on the Cajon, I am thankful that wood can have dents steamed out a bunch more parts finished just have the main box to finish now, got 1 coat on the inside and might get the second tonight M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Cutie is right.... You can teach her to play the Cajon you made someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb leney Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Are you planning on using snare wires? It gives a rather nice sound. seb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Seb, yes the hole on the tapa is for the switch of an adjustable snare that I have built off of different designs I saw on YouTube M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 warning pic heavy the Cajon is now finished a look at the internal snare mechanism. a 2" drum snare cut in half and attacked will post a video in the next couple days M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 7:01 PM, M.J.Lampert said: a problem I had last night was that the brass screws are snapping before they get tight I pre-drilled to the specs on the package for hardwood (3/32nds) and it is drilled deeper than the length of the screw i had the clutch on the drill at 4 so it should have been low torque. M. J., a tip for you when working with brass screws...even though you have predrilled the holes...I always use only a properly fitted screwdriver and scrape a tiny bit of wax (candle, beeswax, floor wax, etc.) on the screw threads. Brass screws are notorious for breaking and the use of a screwdriver lets you feel the torque on the screw so that you can stop before breaking it. Beautiful Cajon! Nice work. Looking forward to the video (with sound, of course!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Yea,, its really great watching your project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Arke, I used mineral oil on the second try and screwdrivers both times. also I upped it to #8 rather than #6 which originally snapped now that this project is done hopefully i can get back to a few smithing projects I have started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 If you make a video can you play "Big Bad John" with lyrics? . Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 not a bad idea, I was trying to decide what song to play and now I have another on the list the last Saskatchewan pirate copperhead road the hammer and the anvil (by the longest johns) thank God I'm a country boy big bad john also have you ever heard "little bitty big john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 As a matter of fact, I had never heard that song until now. A good one too! Sixteen Tons? Now I'm just being silly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 How about a little Dylan? "Shelter From The Storm," "Like a Rolling Stone," maybe just pick an album? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 started cutting out the leather for a pair of chaps last night now to find some hardware I like (or possibly make) and do some light tooling M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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