Before starting to assemble your bongo cajon, you should carefully read through all the assembly instructions, gather together all
the requisite tools and organise all the components. It should also be noted that a good, level work surface will make the various
steps of the assembly process considerably easier.
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tools required
› Wood glue
› 4 x screw clamps 600 mm or 2 x belt clamps
› 2 to 6 x small screw clamps, or alternatively glue clamps
› Cordless screwdriver, drill or hand drill
› Wood drill bit 3 mm, countersink
› Cross-head screwdriver
Warranty claims will only be considered if the assembly process has not been started. Furthermore, Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG will not accept liability for
any damage incurred or possibly incurred in the course of or as a result of the assembly process. Subject to corrections and changes. Version dated August 2013.
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Gluing the body
The first step is to fit and glue together the four panels making up the main body
of the cajon. The glue should be applied within the groove and on the outer
batten, see Fig. 1. It is advisable to fit these four panels together briefly before
the adhesive is applied to ensure that they are joined in the right order. To create
the necessary pressure for adhesion, the 600 mm screw clamps or the two belt
clamps must be used, see Fig. 2. Make sure that the panels fit together flush and
at the correct angle, see Fig. 2. Any excess glue can be removed with a damp cloth.
The glue must be allowed to dry for at least 120 minutes before the compressive
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force is released.glue must be allowed to dry for at least 120 minutes before the
compressive force is released.
Gluing the battens
The next step is to glue the four side battens on flush with the cajon's front surface
(Fig. 3). You will need the screw clamps or glue clamps at this point, see Fig. 4.
The glue must be left for around 60 to 80 minutes to dry.
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cajon kit assEMbLy instRuctions
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› Sandpaper, various grades
› Sanding block
› Pencil, square, ruler
› Adhesive tape
› 2 x assembly blocks, approx. 25 x 25 x 300 mm
› Multiplex board (or similar) min. 310 x 455 mm
kit comprises
1 x assembly instructions
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2 x side panels
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1 x base panel
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1 x top panel
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1 x Rückwand
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1 x playing surface (with NINO® Logo)
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2 x side battens
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1 x base & 1 x top batten
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1 x securing batten for the snare
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1 x snare
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4 x rubber feet
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15 x screws 3 x 20 mm
(for playing surface)
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4 x screws 4 x 15 mm
(for rubber feet)
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2 x screws 3 x 12 mm (for snare)