This wood snare drum is modeled after a cajon, a traditional Latin percussion instrument. I used ¾” plywood for the sides, ¼” plywood for the bottom, and ⅛” plywood for the top. This was a really simple project, and is a great use for leftover scraps. I designed this to fit in standard snare drum stands, with a width of 12”.

Materials Used on the DIY Cajon Snare

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Step 1 : Cut the Wood Snare Drum Sides

I started by building the sides of the snare. I used 5 ½” wide strips of ¾” plywood here. You could certainly use solid wood instead of plywood if that’s all you have available.