| da Vinci Trebuchet
Build your own working model medieval trebuchet with these detailed,
easy to follow plans and instructions.
Inspired by the great war machines and siege catapults of Leonardo da
Vinci , this beautiful DaVinci Trebuchet stands over
14
inches tall in the cocked position, 24 inches tall in the fired position
and will hurl a projectile up to 60 feet.
Engineered with an open counterweight cabinet,
the DaVinci Trebuchet allows you to vary the weight for range and trajectory
adjustment. Fire with an empty counterweight for indoor use, or add weight
(nuts, bolts, scrap lead, iron or steel, sand, or small rocks) for increased
range.
Uses common, inexpensive and easy to find building materials, available
at your local hardware store or home center. Basic woodworking skills and
tools are required, but the straight forward design requires no complicated
layout or joinery. Perfect for Six Sigma , Lean and Design Of Experiment
(DOE) training. |
