(make 3 pieces of these dimensions; extra

two are used for door frame in back)

13”

3/16”

4.5” 2.5” 2.5” 3.5” 1”

1/4”

3 3/4”

Tapa (front plate) -

1/8” 3-ply birch plywood 1”

5/16”

~11/16”
Front (with tapa removed)
showing internal front 19 3/8“
21” frame, tuner holes, and
string holes

2”
Direction of grain
Frame is hardwood (e.g.
hickory). Pieces are 1”
deep, 5/8” wide.

2 5/16”,
others
2”

5/8”

14” 11 3/4”
Back

Two rear frame pieces not

needed if not making a door

Rear frame pieces set in 1/2” from edge

Side (showing side with hole)

Top and Bottom
(14” square)

Except for tapa and frame, Front (tapa) Back

20”
all is 7-ply 1/2” plywood

6 1/4”
Front (tapa) diameter,
6 3/4“ 3 5/8“

Plans for a cajón -- NOTE: this design is what was

actually built, not necessarily what is 4 3/8”

recommended: see http://caseyconnor.org/cajon

last update: Nov. 20, 2007
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