Cut a piece of steel pipe for an insert and place it at the center of each form, then pour the concrete. From this line and out to the edge, cut 3/8" deep (Half the depth of a 1 x 6) with your circular saw every 16th of an inch or so, all the way across the flat side. (15.24 cm.) Long sides of the base Lastly, cut through the plywood rectangle so the wheel does not bump over the edge of the plywood as the arm falls. use your head before you lose your head. The arm extension is added onto the rest of the arm with three different methods. Use a bowline knot. Do the same with the bottom of the board, the part that you held against the bending brace. for the carriage bolts 3 ft. (0.9144 m.) long 5/8 in. Make the long arm lighter. Use a washer wherever metal is coming in contact with wood. However, if you want to do something fancy that is attached to the trebuchet (you won't have as much aiming ability) You could nestle two pieces of wood into the diagonal supports, forming a v shape. Line up the pieces of plywood and drill holes through everything for the carriage bolts. Allow about 1 week before firing your trebuchet. Cut to the edge of the tape that you folded over the fraying edge. 1 X 6s flex alot. [2] The projectile can be launched at a high velocity.[6]. We'd have done much better with something like this. Now we're finally going to add the last few lateral supports and the guide wheel. Male sure you always do these cuts on the same side. Check the alignment of the rails and ensure they are relatively close. This is the pin. I recommend using a pin, then a thick nail, then a screw and finally a pencil to widen the hole for the string. The first through fifth sketchup picture will show this. excellent site for cheap, strong wheels http://www.thecasterguy.com/ 14. The arm can be longer than your sheet of wood, but make sure the gaps between the pieces are in different spots for each layer. Keep pulling back on the arm until the counterweight bolt is about 3 inches over the topside of the tracks. The sling lines, I bough 50 ft because i needed to cut the right lengths for each ratio, you probably wont really need more than 15 ft. I'm using this kind of trebuchet for an assignment, and the ratio of our weight to out projectile is about 1:200. would this kind of trebuchet be better in this case than a traditional trebuchet? The cutouts go around the main track supports. The floating arm trebuchet is a counterweight siege weapon which is a modern variation of the medieval trebuchet. the arm itself If you can't get it to the top in one shot, use the supports. I've definitely seen some trebuchets in that size range throwing tennis balls, 6" steel shot, etc very far. There are two main safety mechanisms: The safety blocks, which prevent the arm from falling, and the second is common sense. A good way to estimate the range is to use conservation of energy. The first picture shows this. Your arm should look nice and smooth like the pics. So, use the turnbuckle system I mentioned in the introduction. 9 years ago Make sure the gap is aligned with the supports and the gap in the drop channels. Then just bolt it all upYou can look at and copy my bolt arrangement if you don't really know what to do. drill (The one I used here came in a kit here) with a varied drill bit set, for pilot holes, etc. The first picture shows what this looks like. -----------(pouch)----------- One end is tied through a hole that's drilled in the end of the arm. then divide your total beam length by that number. Forming tube is expensive, so instead, cut a cardboard barrel into strips or tack thick cardboard onto a piece of plywood to make forms. The first recorded use of traction trebuchets appeared in ancient China and were probably used by the Mohists ps-mohist are a scientific lead version of the chinese What is the floating arm Trebuchet, and how does it work? 4. This one worked, but it was just a bit heavy, small and inflexible. You may even be able to get away with less. Hey Chans2901, Thanks for your questions, I love trebuchets! Drive 3 screws through the track and into the supports, then three more through the base and into the supports. Make sure the axle bolt is short enough to clear the frame easily. 19. Build the frame in two identical halves (left and right) and then attach each half to the frame. We actually did not have motion software, we just looked at lots of YouTube videos. This means that 3 and 1/2 parts of the short arm plus the short arm itself equal the total length of my entire beam. I had no idea what the problem was at first. Otherwise, The arm will get puched over and on top of them, slowing down the arm a lot. Taper the arm from a full 3" at the axle to 1" at the finger end of the arm (Fig. The floating arm trebuchet uses a counterweight held on top of a tall drop channel to transfer potential energy into kinetic energy. Raise the CW to the top and hold it there with your thigh (raise your leg to support it) and one hand. The walking arm trebuchet is a good example, which uses an unconventional design to great effect. This step is fairly simple. WebLaser Cut Desktop Trebuchet. Lastly, make sure everything is square. The floating arm trebuchet is a counterweight siege weapon which is a modern variation[1] of the medieval trebuchet. User Projects. Please help because this project is due the 20th. I came across a problem for the quick release. 2 segments of 2 ft (0.6096 m) 1 X 6 They have cutouts on them so that they can be screwed directly onto the base with their 2 ft. long edge flush with the outside 2 ft. edge of the short 1 X 6. 6. 2. Fill the bucket with rocks or heavy pieces of metal. Need some advice please. Other than those, there haven't really been any problems with the frame. I'm pretty sure I made my dowels 1/2" wide and 8 inches long. The chain was then loosened again, the weights removed, and the arm cocked and locked with the safety bars again, and the cycle repeats.We chose to paint our trebuchet and stencil our school logo onto it, but this is just for looks.IMPORTANT: Safety is crucial when firing trebuchets. By tightening these outside bolts, you can change the alignment of the tracks and narrow or widen the distance between the drop channels. 2 segments of 6 ft. (1.8288 m) long 1 X 6 I won't go into huge detail here because everybody will use different counterweights. Their defining feature is free movement of an axle on the throwing arm,[2] and a linear drop channel for the counterweight. That was bad. The frame is made from 12mm diameter square cross section pine (I used a about 2.4m). You may want to keep the weights out while you are doing this. Platform is pine. If you see or hear bumping, look carefully at this back area w/ a video camera or just your eyes to see why it's doing that. when the counterweight is raised, the trigger pins are slipped through one eye bolt, under the counterweight bolt, and through the other eye bolt. 1 segment of 7 ft. long 2 X 4 long carriage bolts trebuchet main track supports and track.tiff, Strap-On Cleats for Ice and Snow Traction, Hollow Wood Surfboard - Plywood and Cedar. 4. Drill through the entire thing horizontally for the bolt holes. These are the four sections of 1 ft, 5 in 2 X 6. Lastly, hammer a nail anywhere into the end of the arm. It will be harder to split or break the wood. He can back away. And send me some pictures :D. I tried to reply but it wouldnt let me so this is my other option. i was hoping you could tell me what the release system was rated for and if you have any recommendations on where i can acquire a quick release, 8 years ago Hi, read your comment, Need some advice please, if you don't mind. If I need to bring the scale down, what would the dimensions be? The original floating arm design originated in modern times, from professional and hobbyist engineers for recreational and educational use. And do lots of testing, with a realllllly long trigger string. 3/8 X 4 eye bolt (Including bolts) You only want enough of the bolt so that after it comes out of the arm there is only enough room on either side of the bolt for a 3 washers, 2 bolts and the entire wheel assembly. 5.Next find the center of the folded edges. 1). WebThere are no really detailed descriptions of medieval or earlier trebuchets that give, for example, the dimensions or shape of the beam, the ratio of its long arm to its short arm, and so on. Drill a 1/4 hole 20" from one end, in the middle of the board, as shown in Fig. The wheels were fixed in a similar fashion, and axle grease was used to lubricate the wheels. Hole on to the axle for the next step.. 9 years ago 8. I'm still working on the "improvements" page but everything I was going to mention on it was kind of already mentioned throughout the instructable. Arm-sling constraint, arm roller on fixed track, projectile above ramp. Next we have the drop channel supports. Then fold in on top of the other one to crinkle the pouch into a more pouchy shape. Does anyone have a solid works file for this trebuchet? 4. then, to check we add the short arm and long arm length together: Bending Braces. Cut these two twisting braces at around 1 ft 2 inches because the length of these will affect the width between the tops of the two drop channels. slide the bolt the rest of the way through the other hole. 42. The angles shown in the pictures are based off of the sketchup model, but they seem to be correct. Follow the measurements given of the depth and width of the cut. Here, we followed the dimensions on the drawing and cut very precisely. Luckily, the exact size of these supports doesn't matter too much. If they protrude into the channel, cut it small enough to fit only on the wood on the side. For a traditional trebuchet, the optimum weight ratio is 133:1. Make them small as possible, but make sure they can still guide the arm until its wheels hit the track. And it is constructed with 1 X 6s Grab the trigger pins. 6 Attach the sling pouch to the arm. Try to make it as flat and planar as possible, as this will minimize the need for adjustments later. it just over 24 inches tall I can provide more detailed dimensions, advice, and tips if you wish, just let me know. (0.7112 m) long 2 X 4 This list of materials is copied directly from my science fair project. Use your head before you lose your head. Use a forstner bit or any other drill bit and drill holes parallel to the length of the long 1 X 6 and near the inside corner. The floating arm trebuchet loses the range advantage over regular trebuchet at very large scales, because the difficulty in construction of the drop channel and axle increases with size. For the diagonals you will need the so its looks like this if you can use some imagination :P and if it doesnt get messed up once i post this (======arm=======--)(----------rope------------)(sling)(----------rope------------)0 ^that's the pin tied to sling ring tied to end of rope^ I realize that wasn't an awesome explanation, let me know if you still don't get it. [2] The arm then jerks forward and releases the projectile from the sling. Start by cutting the pieces of plywood. (We crashed once during test firing due to this) Be sure to bring bubble levels. extra lateral support The Arm. I don't know what gauge mine was, I found it in the trash Buy one that is at least 4 inches. Add the two numbers of your ratio together. The arm will not swing up. Remember you need to make two of these. To launch such a heavy projectile will require much more weight than the approx. you need to miter, rip, and crosscut. I don't remember the exact dimensions, but I think it was a little bit taller than 8 feet, and about 6 feet long. I will be launching this in a range 200yds and I'm looking to toss under that because I will be demonstrating my trebuchet about 50yds or so from a football field and I will be tossing the weight towards the field and at the other end is a parking lot. Although the trebuchet will work so small, it might be better to increase the arm ration. speed square The key ratio of an arm is anywere between 3:1 and 5:1. Remember, even if you drop the CW, the safety blocks will prevent the arm from swinging up. I like things that go boom and sushi, preferably at the same time. Put them in that corner, towards the inside. (7.62 X 3.81 cm) diameter wheels, 5/8 id bearing load rating of 200 lbs (90.71 kilos) or more Thank you for your generous gift to the DIY community. This is the only part of the trebcuhet that can vary a lot. The principle behind this device is that the counter weight moves only vertically as the arm's axis moves along a horizontal rail on wheels. They're probably correct, I'm just letting you know. Then, drive in the screws. Today they are used mostly for recreation and education. (third picture on the right) RLT industries trebuchet.com You want this to happen when your sling is at 45, and it will vary somewhat with projectile weight and counterweight.The sling itself and release pin are a bit of trial and error. thick wood, 2 ft., 5 in. Once the higher edge is at the height mark you made, trace a line on the diagonal down the mitered side support. Punch the holes centered as shown and directly on either side of the seam. To include the I'll write more about this in the improvements step. (1.27 cm) wood screws, phillips head drive, # 8 The ball did slip out a few times. attach an appropriate length of 1900lb test chain. Ok, find a flat surface and 3 scrap pieces of 2 X 4. This directly blocks the weight bar from falling while loading the trebuchet. This still does not include the 2 X 6 pieces or any other pieces of plywood. The trigger held up well, but it did take a pretty hard tug to get it to release with max weight. Use the top bolt for screwing in, and the bottom one for unscrewing. To cut the half- lap, refer to step 1. Now, measure that same distance on the base. Make the arm from the 1/2" x 3" x 36" pine board. Get everyone away from the back and front of the trebuchet. This book is a compilation of step-by-step instructions for how to build nine different types of catapults and trebuchets, including plans for: A PVC Pipe Trebuchet, A Tabletop Trebuchet, The World Famous Floating Arm Trebuchet, The Historical WarWolf Trebuchet, A Rat-Trap Catapult, The Mangonel (or Onager), The Greek Ballista, a Did you make this project? Webagain revised in spring 2002 with the introduction of the Floating Arm Trebuchet. Place the hole for the counterweight bolt about an inch and a half from the end. 4. So now we're going to add some extra supports that will prevent the 2 ft 1 X 6 from bending, Lateral support and extra track support. 1. Bending For this step you will need four of the eight 3.5 ft pieces, and the two 6 ft. long pieces. drive 3 screws through the base and into the bottom of the diagonal, and 3 more through the diagonal and into the mitered side support pieces. 8. To get it in, you need some sort of head on it for the wrench. Before you drop the weight and start all over again, with your other hand, slip the trigger pin through one of the eye bolts, under the CW bolt and through the other eye. In contrast, a floating arm trebuchet features an axle on the arm freely moving along a horizontal glide track. Parallel to the seams, cut all the way through so that you can open it into one sheet. Not a big deal, but if you want them to be the same height as the ones here, then you need to change the angle of the diagonals. anyways Really cheap, really fun. Does it take a small army to transport it? We just built an hinged counterweight trebuchet for our annual group camp of friends from highschool (we're all in our 30s now.). And lastly, for the extra supports, we have the lateral diagonal supports. Projectiles can fly backwards, so keep people and cars AWAY from this area. will this still work that small? And as for tossing a weight that far, you would need to change the ratios on the arm yourself and work with different sling lengths. Again, use a bowline knot. A friend and I are making trebuchet that seems to be about the same size. (The counterweight bolt has to be strong enough, too. ) First, grab your counterweight bolt (hopefully thicker than 5/8") and use some sort of clamp to keep it pushed up against the top piece of wood, as if it was being loaded. Alternatively, you can attach a heavy weight such as a 20 pounds (9.1 kg) hand weight directly to the end of the arm. 50 pounds that was used here. Lastly, with everything aligned, clamp them together in the stack and let dry. It takes awhile to calibrate the different lengths and ratios to reach optimal firing capabilities. However, a floating arm trebuchet is more efficient when built to a size of between one meter and five meters,[5] making it suitable for hobbyists and model builders. Simply miter off each edge at a 45 degree angle, so that the piece is the shape of a trapezoid. Drive 2 screws through the drop channels and into the supports. (Order from inside to outside.) This is it. They must be perfectly straight and lined up. Next use a sheet bend (There might be a better knot for this) and tie the 21 foot piece to the middle of the four foot piece. Masses are lead (6x125g) cast from lead roof flashing. Reply No specimens or models from medieval times survive. Then just screw the bolt through when you need to. You want the drop channels to be the SAME DISTANCE APART THE ENTIRE WAY up and down their length. This is the pin. If it is, that will be solved later in the finishing touches step. If you could find a simulator that would be great, but I never could. We're all a bit nerdy and geeky and figured a weekend engineering challenge was a good way to make camping and drinking more awesome. Buy 15 2 X 4s to start off with, then buy more later. Additionally, I would make the arm as long as possible as well. Desktop / mini Catapult. Can the trebuchet launch a 6-lb shot? The second length of rope is tied to a small ring- like a loose keychain ring. Different jeans vary, so this next step might be different for you. Finally, thread your sling lines through the hole on the outside of the seam to the back, and then through the back to the front. Even though IT'S VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU DO IT INCORRECTLY!!) so i need to cut length of everything down to size. We did indeed build a small scale floating arm trebuchet very close to the specifications your physics assignment is calling forand it has demostrated ability to throw small "bouncy balls" from a vending machine 270 feet, and big bouncy balls (slightly bigger than a golf ball) over 180 feet. 8. Ok, now, the base is constructed using half- lap joinery. Build a good study base using 2x4 and plywood. Do some experiments, that part is the most fun. Trebuchet. thank you, Reply Smash many pumpkins.Note:Time was of the essence on this project. The seam will help prevent the string from pulling through and takes all the force of the swinging pouch. You also want to keep the track in a straight line, otherwise the wheels will fall off the edge. The more you pull the edge over the other one, the deeper the pouch will be. 2. Ok, so this is what the entire bulk of the trebuchet rests on. It's 6 feet long and 2 feet wide. And it is constructed with 1 X 6s That's its fa anyways, the trigger design is fine, but whatever design you use, make sure it won't accidentally slip. Webof the pivot, mass and inertia of the arm, mass of the projectile, ratio of the pivot/arm's center of gravity, mass of the counterweight, wind speed, and release angle. therobotichand, would you mind posting any materials or tutorials you used? I've seen some really nice f2k's that have the wheels jump the gap on a ramp, but that would require much more engineering calculations and dynamic tuning than we had time for. Look at the pictures for alignment. Finally, thread the Axle through the other hole in the middle of the arm. This is only to coutersink the screws, do not drill the hole all the way through. how long was the arm after the extension? Our weights were 18" diameter and 4" thick, weighing 80-90 lbs each. 2 segments of 2 ft. (0.6096 m.) long 5/8 in. http://youtu.be/MS9OepeTELc, Reply 2 segments of 8 ft (2.4384 m) long 2 X 4 Now, I believe that the width between the bottom of the main track supports is somewhere around 1 ft, 1 inch. Slip the ring over the pin, and stretch the sling lines to get rid of as much slack as possible. nuts, coarse thread This time, It's half the depth of 1 2 x 4, which is 0.75 (3/4) inches. If gym weights are not available (we arrived at the competition and found out they were, so this was basically a waste of time for us, and gym weights are more dense and easier to lift into the weight bar) then make your own counterweight using concrete and steel pipe. Consider cost and use whatever spare or donated materials you can find. I see you mentioned you built 2. Or you could use the angles I give you. on Step 15, This is stellar. Take a break. Consider how much weight you want to use, and size your shafts and frame accordingly. Luckily, I eventually lined up the holes. These make up the short arm Next, lay the 7 foot piece on top of the stack of three, and letting the end of it rest on the pile of scrap wood to keep its height even and parallel with the three pieces that have been glued. (15.24 cm.) Tbh I'm not sure exactly how well the trebuchet would work when scaled down , but I imagine that it should be fairly similar in terms of arm length and drop height etc. on Introduction. Unless one eye bolt cannot support the weight, relax. If you really want to include them, they should also be cut about 3 inches longer, until you know what to cut. War Wolf was the largest trebuchet ever made and was rumored to send boulders of about 150 kilograms across a distance of over 200 meters. If you need any more help feel free to let me know, and it would be great to see a picture of the final thing. diagonal supports, lateral and track-supporting They would at the very least be a good guideline. Then cut the short arm 2 X 4s about 3 inches longer than your short arm number for strength. It will prevent frame strikes, jams and other problems later on. Basically, put them in the corner where the main track supports and the track meet. As long as it's a strong, flexible cloth pouch that is big enough to wrap around your projectile, It's fine. 8. This is it. The part of the war machine that means business. The Arm. Luckily, It's also pretty simple to  make. You need: 6 segments of 2 Licensed under CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Our sling (not pictured, there is a shot of it in the video) was made of woven nylon web straps. Thorsen said: boohbah said: unfortunately lordbob is no longer with us , he suffered a fatal blow to the temple from a golf ball. for the sling 17. Also use a continuous, smooth metal ring The knot should be on the inside of the pouch. Use a door release mechanism from a car for your trigger. This metal loop goes around the pin, and as the centrifugal force increases as the arm swings, the ring slides off the pin to allow the pouch to open. You should have 21 feet left. Basically, THE CW BOLT MUST BE MADE STRONGER!! WebThe short arm/ long arm ratio is what I was testing, and the different ratios are 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1 and 3.5:1. -Make sure it is strong enough to take the force of your falling counterweight. Remember the bumping problem. Lemme know how to improve the instructable The trebuchet is essentially a gravity powered energy conversion machine, using guillotine action and plunging beam to maximize potential energy and a floating arm to convert that energy into kinetic projectile motion. claw hammer although I'm still not quite sure how that happened. 2. 2 rectangles of 3/4" in. jk. Try to figure out where to put the 3/8" eye bolts so that you can raise the CW bolt all the way to the top, But make sure there is enough room for the trigger pin to go through and under easily. Give it more of a flicking action than a long drawn out flinging. 3. The longer side is responsible for throwing, acceleration quickly due to the dropping weights. ALSO, the base boards (I used 1 X 6) should be thickened. This thing is powerful, which is why you need a trigger. They should be about 2.5 feet tall. I forget what you are supposed to do next Tilt the diagonal slowly over to the drop channel, keeping the bottom corner on the base and next to the bending brace. Then, use the sander to sand it down flat and smooth. A note about the guide blocks: WebFloating Arm Trebuchet. (1.5875 cm.) The wheel axle on the arm was tack welded in place, so that the axle remains stationary with respect to the arm, and only the wheels spin. On the fraying edges, use only one strip and fold it over. (1.8796 m) long 2 X 4 This, in turn, changes the width of the drop channels to narrow (BAD) or widen (usually better). I like the adjustable arm ratio. It includes what I used at the time. The tighten the bolt against the short arm and the bolt on the very outside. The angle and length of the pin control when the sling opens. The The pouch also isn't the best. Fairly simple trigger design. diameter threaded rod, coarse thread Then, we cleared away and removed the safety bars, and fired. I'll post pictures as we get underway. A mortise and tenon joint would have also probably worked. 3.5+1 represents the total length (Short plus long arm). Then, using the claw hammer, hammer out these slivers of wood. 20 5/8 in. lateral supports Center the bolt in the arm, with the same length of bolt coming out from either side. Additionally, the bending of the CW bolt meant that it was not perfectly aligned with the drop gap, so it would slow down and bump on the way down. To reduce friction of the sling on the launch track, the track should have a smooth surface.[5]. So now we're going to add some extra supports that will prevent the 2 ft 1 X 6 from bending, Lateral support and extra track support. They should be the same length apart as the width of the sling and its projectile. We built a 1/3 scale model that throws a 1 pound projectiles 340 feet + with 70 pounds of counterweight. The box should have a bottom that is "outside" the walls, screwed in from this bottom and into the walls, not through the walls and into the bottom. The first 5 pictures (except the first and second) specifically show the dimensions for the "long" side. Luckily we caught it and injuries were avoided. This will take more weight off of the long arm, which should be as light as possible. These keep the arm straight as it is being loaded and dropped. I did not have a drill bit long enough to go through all of the 2 x 4s of the short arm, so I had to drill individual holes in each individual 2 X 4 and hoped that they lined up. This may need to be changed. 2. X 6.5 in (38.1 X 16.51 cm.) ), Reply https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-ideal-ratio-for-trebuchets 10 ft. (3.048 m ) of gorilla tape The axle bolt hole would be drilled in the short arm 1.5 feet from the end. Avoid contact with the arm as much as possible, they are only there to guide. It is later screwed through the base and through the main track supports. The CW boxes tilted, and would rub on the drop channel when it dropped. I used a projectile motion program I wrote using Matlab last year, and assumed a release angle of 45 and initial height of 15 ft. 2 segments of 1 ft., 0.5 in. For them to fit, I had to cut different lengths off of the diagonal supports. (0.889 m) long 2 X 6 I'm sure this pouch design could be improved. *Basically you just want enough layers of tape around the rope holes so nothing rips, and so that the rope doesn't pull out of the holes. The chain link on the opposite end should click into the door release easily. circular saw (The one I used here) OR miter saw AND table saw Beside the arm when it's at rest, these two channels are the tallest point of the trebuchet. um.. 8 segments of 3 ft., 6 in (1.0668 m) long 2 X 4 We will be building this for our college pumpkin launch later this summer. for the sling Now I'll tell you how to lock load and FIRE! This is what fit for me. Have someone stand at the back of the trebuchet, next to the arm (To the side) Line up the holes in the arm with the drop gap. Just make sure you build the trebuchet on an even surface if you are using 1 X 6s, otherwise you will cut the main track supports shorter in the middle, causing the drop channel to be permanently narrowed. So, if you want them to be the same height, you may need to change the angles or the lengths mentioned here. (1.5875 cm.) 8. i will keep that in mind. This is a more efficient way to transfer potential Fun Crafts For Kids Craft Stick Crafts Wood Crafts about 250 2.5 in. 7 years ago Just make sure there is a washer on any side of a bolt that will be touching wood. This would, however, change the lengths of the diagonal supports. Bolt on the CW boxes. On the end of the arm, there will also be a nail, or some sort of strong metal pin. ratio of counter weight to projectile about 90 to 1 weight. If the shot releases at the wrong time, adjust the pin angle. so then the long arm would be 3.5 times that Did you need to do anything special with the scaling? Strap-On Cleats for Ice and Snow Traction, Hollow Wood Surfboard - Plywood and Cedar. [5] Friction of the wheel on the arm axle against the glide track should be managed in a similar way. 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