Trebuchet User Guide 58670 V0313 5
3. Slide the clip onto one of the diagonal cuts in the lever arm. The
weight will provide resistance in order for you to pull downward
on the square end of the lever arm.
Operating the Trebuchet
1. Loop the free end of the string over the hook.
2. Raise the trigger and put the hook under it.
3. Gently lay the sling along the long basswood base piece inside the
trebuchet body.
4. Find your projectile and tuck it inside the nylon material. It’s a good
idea to start with 100 grams of weight for every gram of clay.
5. Pull down on the trigger to release the lever and ing
the clay across the room.
Your trebuchet is ready to attack! The trebuchet can pitch
ammunition many feet away, so be sure to only use non-
damaging materials.
Experiment with dierent amounts of mass, lengths of
string, and angles of the hook to ing the balls higher or
farther. To set the scene, build protective walls or set up a
target.
Caution: Before ring the trebuchet, safety goggles or
glasses should be worn by everyone in the room.
Step 3
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Steps 3-4
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