13

(make 3 pieces of these dimensions; extra

two are used for door frame in back)

3/16

4.5

2.5

2.5

3.5

1/4

3 3/4

Tapa (front plate) 1/8 3-ply birch plywood

1
5/16

Front (with tapa removed)

showing internal front
frame, tuner holes, and
string holes

~11/16
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19 3/8

2
Direction of grain

Frame is hardwood (e.g.

hickory). Pieces are 1
deep, 5/8 wide.

2 5/16,
others
2

5/8
11 3/4

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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,
all is 7-ply 1/2 plywood

Front (tapa)

Back

6 1/4
diameter,

Front (tapa)
6 3/4

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

actually built, not necessarily what is
recommended: see http://caseyconnor.org/cajon

3 5/8

4 3/8

last update: Nov. 20, 2007

1 1/4

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