Anybody ever built a trebuchet?

[adamsredlines]

Thinking of making one this fall...something with about an 8-10ft main arm. Who has words of wisdom of what to do or not do?

 

[Catt57]

Thinking of making one this fall...something with about an 8-10ft main arm. Who has words of wisdom of what to do or not do?

Flaming pumpkins...

I'll let you decide if that's a "to do" or a "not to do".

 

[RickN]

When you try it out, you want it parallel to your house, car, anything important.

 

[Rez Exelon]

I mean, who amongst us DOESN"T have one, maybe two just laying around in our backyards???

 

[PBramble]

Finally tired of he neighbors dog shitting in your your huh?

 

[XYZ]

Helped the Boy Scouts do it a few times for camporee.

 

[SPDguns]

Wherever this thread ends up, somebody better post a video!

 

[aarondhgraham]

Who has words of wisdom of what to do or not do?

Never ever try to catch a basketball thrown by one of these,,,
Even if you're in full plate/ chain mail armor.

Ask me how I know.

Aarond

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[bambihunter]

I made a small scale one years ago. I think in total it was maybe 5-6' tall. It was still fun.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

I am not zoned for trebuchets according to my HOA.