How To Build A Catapult

Here is where we are at right now. We are almost done. We just have to add another hook, put on the rubber band and then decorate it!

Put the other hook on the front of the catapult. The arrow shows where to put it. Then run a rubber band from that hook to the hook on the catapult arm. If you don't have a rubber band that is long enough you can tie multiple rubber bands together . Experiment with the length so you get some good spring action.

Now don't forget to decorate your catapult. I painted most of it an old fashioned brown color and I painted the pivoting arm a light cream color. Of course I added the picture of the troll just for fun. And that makes it officially the "Table Top Troll Catapult!"

Here is the catapult in the ready to fire position. Notice the good tension on the rubber band. And notice how there is a little space to the left of the cup so you can put your finger and press down.

If you didnt watch the video of this catapult in action here it is: The Movie of the table top Troll catapult in action firing a ball of paper.

Note: You can adjust the angle of the catapult firing by moving the horizontal stop bar either up or down. Just remove the screws and glue then move it down and the catapult will fire the projectile on a higher arc.

If you came to this page from a search engine this is the last page of the tutorial on how to make a catapult. The beginning of the tutorial is here: Make a catapult

The Art of the Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery - Nice book that shows you how to build ten different catapult projects, moderate wood working and pvc piping kind of stuff. Good book with complete instructions and materials lists.

Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Devices Want to get a little more creative? This book is off the hook!

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Table of Contents for this tutorial

BACK TO THE CATAPULT MAIN PAGE

1. Make the Table Top Troll Catapult Home and materials requred
2. Begin assembly of the sides and base
3. Assemble the catapult firing arm
4. Complete the assemblly and finish by painting
5. Video of this catapult firing
6. Books/Medieval store
7. Free Catapult Plan

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