May 2011
Issue Number: 204
"Loads" of Fun Trebuchet Woodworking Plan
Trebuchet Trivia. A trebuchet (pronounced treb-you-SHET) was a medieval device used to hurl large stones and other heavy projectiles at enemy fortifications. Using the mechanical advantage of a counterweight to rotate an arm, the device could heave objects up to 350 pounds at high speed and hundreds of feet. The projectile was placed into a sling that was pulled along the platform. When released, the sling and arm rapidly rotated to the vertical position, where one end of the sling came free, releasing the projectile.
Overall Dimensions: 5" wide by 12" long by 17" high.
Step-by-Step Elegant Chair
Pattern Pack insert - Plan is available at the WOOD Store and on complete collection USB Drive
Shop Tested Deluxe 14" Bandsaws
Delta - Grizzly - Jet - Laguna - Powermatic - Rikon - This article is now available at the WOOD Store on complete collection USB Drive
Loads of Fun Trebuchet Catapult
Pattern Pack insert - Plan is available at the WOOD Store and on complete collection USB Drive
Variable-and Slow-Speed Bench Grinders
Craftsman - Porter-Cable - Woodcraft - This article is now available at the WOOD Store on USB Drive
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