Introduction: How to Make Wooden Catapult

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This is a fun woodworking project which can be made with scrap wood, It can throw any object far so I made a paper balls to throw off the plastic glass castle. It can be use to place on desktop and play with freinds to see who can throw the plastic cup castle first and win the match.

Supplies

Tools

Hammer

Drill machine

Pillar


Supplies

Scrap wood

6" x 3

8" x 2

10" x 1

Nails

Screws

Bolts

PVC cap

Rubber Bands

Step 1: Joining the Wood Pieces for Base

We have to joint all three 6" of wood together as a base, By hammer the 2" nails on both sides. I am using scrap wood so I have this side but if you already have 3" widht wood so you can skip this step.

Step 2: Making Pillars

Now making a pillars so I have make 2 holes on the edges of 6" pieces of wood on only sides of them, Then place a 3" screws from one side to 8" of wood pieces forming a pillars.

Step 3: Attaching Thrower Piece

Placing a thrower 10" wood piece in between the pillars, Make a hole 2" distance from bottom from the pillar sides way to other pillar making a hole in the 10" wood piece as well but it should be place half a inch distace from the bottom so it can move freely back and forth.Place a screw on the top side of thrower wood piece and put it a little back and make a hole on the top side of pillars, I have placed a 5" bolt hre so it can be adjusted to it's power as well.

Step 4: Placing a PVC Cap

Place the PVC cap on the top of 10" wood piece and secure it with a 0.5" screw , Place the rubber band on the top side of pillar bolt to the bolt of thrower wood piece.

Step 5: Making Bouncing Paper Balls

Take a tissue paper and fold it to form a ball and tie a knot with a rubber band so when it hit something it will bounce as well and it's safe as well.


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