Pictures > Trebuchet
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treb build 1.jpg
Production #1: Basic side a-frame.
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treb build 2.jpg
Production #2: Mating the two side A-frames together.
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treb build 3.jpg
Production#3: Aligning and balancing the arm.
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treb build 4.jpg
Production #4: More arm alignment.
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treb build 5.jpg
Production #5: Final product, with cross supports added and the weight box in position.
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treb build 6.jpg
Production #6: Close up of the weight-box to arm joint, made with sch40 pip and a pair of reversed flanges.
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treb build 7.jpg
Production #7: Close up of the main fulcrum.
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treb build 8.jpg
Production #8: Close up of the main fulcrum reinforcements and full view of the arm.
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de-fragTest1.jpg
Throwing pumpkins and watermelons. at the De-FRAG lan party.
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de-fragTest2.jpg
Ford Prefect from De-FRAG inspecting the trebuchet.
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de-fragTest3.jpg
A bit too much weight tips over the trebuchet on the back swing. Front a rear braces added later to prevent this. This is what safety perimeters are for.