How to make a Cajon drum Part 1 of 4

This is my first How-To video. I decided to build a Cajon Drum with a twist. I added a Washboard to the side. I have never seen this and thought it would be cool.

Part 2 of 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SQDMiNglJg

Here my Cajon Drum Box here in music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgIV6Bjk6AA
Materials I used:
1/2 inch Plywood
1/8 inch Plywood
1 X 2 Wood Strips
2-Nickle Wound guitar strings 072 gauge
Small Nut
Washboard (optional)
1/2 inch or smaller screws to fasten Washboard
Small Eye/Eye Turnbuckle
1/8 inch drill bit
5/8 inch Paddle Bit
Wood Glue
Silicone Caulk
Nails
Wood screw

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[jacobdeanmusic]

Where in the world did you get the 1/8th inch plywood? I have been looking EVERYWHERE and cant find it.

[skeletone111]

@jacobdeanmusic Hello, I got it at Lowes. Ask the staff to help you cause a lot of times it is some weird fraction number and they don't use 1/8 increments. It is usually like a laminate furniture grade. The bad thing is you got to buy a whole sheet for such a little piece. Sometimes they will sell a half sheet. But ask the store and they will help you at Lowes or try HomeDepot if you don't have a Lowes. I hope this helps. Let me know. Take care...Tony

[applejuicefortyfour]

Thats a smart idea. Putting a washboard on the side.. does it effect the sound or tone at all?

[skeletone111]

@applejuicefortyfour I haven't played any but this one and I love the tone. Check out my new Christmas song I wrote on my channel. I used it to record the song. Let me know what you think cause I'm a amateur at it. LOL Take care

[DETROITBULLET]

Very cool idea with the wash board ! u might try using sewing finger protectors on a few fingers and see what ya get thanks im gonna build one soon and im looking for interesting ideas first

[skeletone111]

@DETROITBULLET Thanks, thats a real cool suggestion. I am going to try that. Take care.

[tisyo21]

kipkay is that you?

[KagudoyProductions]

I never knew KIPKAY knows how to do this!!!!

[cheezymonkey33]

what kind of strings did you use?

[MrLopezjordi]

@applejuicefortyfour i think it has to affect the sound 100% sure,

the low tone loses in strength & the high loses in sharpness..

[neverendingdrumroll]

@skeletone111 Thanx

[skeletone111]

@neverendingdrumroll Hello, you can leave the washboard off. That was just a little twist I added. Take care.

[neverendingdrumroll]

Is the Washboard needed?