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This Instructable will show you how to make a Trebuchet from cardboard.
The Trebuchet that was built must of had the following specifications:
1. It had to be made entirely out of cardboard and be waterproof.
2.It has to fit in a 18"x18"x18" box.
3. It must launch an object a distance of at least 30 ft.
The Trebuchet that was built must of had the following specifications:
1. It had to be made entirely out of cardboard and be waterproof.
2.It has to fit in a 18"x18"x18" box.
3. It must launch an object a distance of at least 30 ft.
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Signing UpStep 1Materials, Tools, and Safety
Materials
1 cardboard box with dimensions of 41"x60"
11" PVC with a diameter of 1"
16" PVC with a diameter of 3/4"
1 bag of mini glue sticks
1 gallon of wood glue
1 yard of string
at least 1 lb. of weight
1 piece of paper
1 roll of duct tape
Tools
1 box cutter
1 yard stick or measuring tape
1 black sharpie
cutting tool (band saw, jigsaw, hacksaw)
1 hot glue gun
1 drill with 1", and 3/4" drill bit
Safety
Make sure that you are wearing gloves and eye protection when handling all tools.
When testing out Trebuchet never aim or fire at people or breakable objects.
1 cardboard box with dimensions of 41"x60"
11" PVC with a diameter of 1"
16" PVC with a diameter of 3/4"
1 bag of mini glue sticks
1 gallon of wood glue
1 yard of string
at least 1 lb. of weight
1 piece of paper
1 roll of duct tape
Tools
1 box cutter
1 yard stick or measuring tape
1 black sharpie
cutting tool (band saw, jigsaw, hacksaw)
1 hot glue gun
1 drill with 1", and 3/4" drill bit
Safety
Make sure that you are wearing gloves and eye protection when handling all tools.
When testing out Trebuchet never aim or fire at people or breakable objects.
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