Some call it a Trebuchet, others a Catapult or Mangonel, but has anyone ever built one? There are different versions. Swinging weight, fixed weight, bow tension, arm tension, etc. But in any form, its a big wooden machine used to lob boulders into your neighbors Castle walls.
I'm looking for a fun project I can build with my daughter. I'm not thinking of a full scale War-Wolf like used in England, but I would like something that could hurl a 12# bowling ball about 100 yards!![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
We've been watching the history channel too much, but honestly its been in the back of my mind for quite a while.
Any help would be appreciated!
And I'm not suggesting you send psychiatric help.![Tiphat :tiphat: :tiphat:](https://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/images/smilies/AdditionalSmiles/tiphat.gif)
I'm looking for a fun project I can build with my daughter. I'm not thinking of a full scale War-Wolf like used in England, but I would like something that could hurl a 12# bowling ball about 100 yards!
We've been watching the history channel too much, but honestly its been in the back of my mind for quite a while.
Any help would be appreciated!
And I'm not suggesting you send psychiatric help.
![Tiphat :tiphat: :tiphat:](https://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/images/smilies/AdditionalSmiles/tiphat.gif)