Mini Trebuchet

I can't remember if it was on this forum, but someone had built a mini trebuchet, and said the instructions could be downloaded from the web.

I was planning on building one with the boys for a holiday project, so if it was any of you, could you point me in the right direction of a web page, please?

Thanks

HB

 

Hi HB the only trebuchet I can remember on here was Pals Knight school topic in which Nathan gave a site that had a trebuchet challenge(anim), can't remember diy plans but seeing as they are similar to a catapult they can dangerous ... or depending on who you want to get rid of..... :D

 

Have a look at http://www.trebuchet.com/

 

Daren't let my boy see that link! He's had a thing about trebuchets since he saw Jeremy Clarkson fling a car with one! As for the other weaponry on offer-breaking out in a sweat at the thought of the damage :eek:
Would be good to fling slugs into the field though :rolleyes: .....maybe I'll just have another look at that site... :D

 

Excellent idea WM! Slugslingers- disposal without destruction
My grandson likes such things too :D

 

Perhaps we should post this in the games arena :D Slugslinging 2006 :D :D

 

I like it! :D
There might be a problem with verifying record claims- and would the slug have to be undamaged at the end, as in egg-rolling? :D

 

trebs aren`t toys, afterall they were designed to kill people and knock down walls originally

Even a small "toy" sized beasty packs a real punch and the arm tip speed can far exceed 80mph.. so don`t get in the way of it!

Projectiles sometimes launch vertically and also backwards so expect the unexpected and wear a hard hat lol.
I`d recommend the f2k (aka: FAT2K, falling arm treb 2000)
10lb of counterweight and a frozen lemon = 450ft. Quite respectable for a 3ft machine.

An Onager is another option which uses twisted rope instead of falling weights, the arm moves like lightning so.. mind your fingers

HB, Here`s a nice site for plans of various "tiny" trebs
http://andypsionfan.users.btopenworld.com/trebindex.html

[ 19. July 2006, 01:35 AM: Message edited by: Hex ]

 

Thanks chaps - I fully understand they are not a toy. I thought it was time the boys started to do more grown up projects, and having two budding scientists, it is a good way of channeling their energy. I will be VERY surprised if it did work, but could be fun finding out (fully superivsed, of course...)

Will let you know the results later in the holidays!!!

 

HB
I`m sure you`ll have a lot of fun building and testing them.
From experience, it`s a good idea to build at least two, otherwise you may have a "conflict" on your hands as to whose turn it is next

 

Easy answer to that one - MY TURN!!!!!! and if they argue - next test - how far can we lob their game boys!!!!!!!!!!??????? :D :D

Well, the holidays started this afternoon, so next week, we'll be drawing up the plans and shopping lists.......

 

Gameboys aren`t very aerodynamic..
so probably about 70ft :D