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  • @capnchip
    @capnchip Рік тому +48

    What a great Daddy! Those boys will NEVER forget that....and they helped build it!

    • @omcorc
      @omcorc 4 місяці тому

      You’d be surprised what people forget over time, especially children. But it doesn’t mean the kids didn’t have a great time.

  • @Pd-17
    @Pd-17 Рік тому +12

    Outstanding Dad! Mom taught me how to cook and sew. Dad taught me construction and renovations. Grandpa always had time in his shop for whatever build I dreamed up. Awesome project!

  • @JoshuaHorn
    @JoshuaHorn 4 роки тому +60

    Looks like a fun project. My dad built one of these with us growing up. Ours was over 6 ft tall, and had nice medieval style wooden wheels too. Unfortunately it didn't last all that long, the wood around the arm axle broke and never got repaired.

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  4 роки тому +5

      That's awesome! It's always fun while it lasts but nobody has room to store a trebuchet year round!

    • @Tylerstrodtman
      @Tylerstrodtman 2 роки тому +4

      @@EveningWoodworker Hold my beer...

    • @VicDumb
      @VicDumb 9 місяців тому +1

      That's awesome you still hold that memory! ❤❤❤

  • @CaptainPantys
    @CaptainPantys 2 роки тому +10

    LOL!!! Those kiddos were so happy to see the wall fall down. That genuinely made me feel good.

  • @jimbougard8560
    @jimbougard8560 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you for the super simplification of this system. I have wanted to build a trebuchet for years. You just proved that it does NOT have to be elaborate to be fun. I live in Florida and want to build one to pitch coconuts out into the Caloosahatchee river.

  • @BearlyBull
    @BearlyBull 4 роки тому +9

    Dad goals. This is awesome, would love to try it with my boys

  • @skaaly
    @skaaly Рік тому +1

    I love Billy Crystal! Such a classic

  • @rancidshitposter7546
    @rancidshitposter7546 3 роки тому +9

    Wish my my dad did stuff like this with me when i was a kid respect to you keep up the good work as a dad and a video creator 👍

  • @patrickclancy4434
    @patrickclancy4434 Рік тому +2

    This is great and you can see how much fun your kids had with this!

  • @scott3769
    @scott3769 2 роки тому +2

    Just built one of these with my son using your plans. Came out awesome, thanks for putting this up!

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  2 роки тому

      Sweet! I'm glad it worked, and it's always great to do it with your kids!

    • @JDStone-jg8cg
      @JDStone-jg8cg Рік тому

      @@EveningWoodworker I've been wanting to build a catapult for a while and even tried to build a torsion catapult that didn't work very well. I could toss black walnuts about 15 feet lol This design looks like it would be much easier to produce long range throws! I'm interested in seeing if i could hang 3 to 5 plumbata on the arm to see how it throws them and in what kind of pattern . . . Obviously going to use a large field away from people and animals! But i'm looking forward to using your simple design!

  • @MacLOUD150
    @MacLOUD150 10 місяців тому

    I love the boys excitement/learning!

  • @c0mr4de3lm0
    @c0mr4de3lm0 2 роки тому +2

    I needed this for my engineering class

  • @dale9042
    @dale9042 3 роки тому +10

    I just wanted to let you know... I built this trebuchet with brand new wood and more optimized dimensions, and the launch distance was 137 feet. It was for a competition in my class. Thanks for the help

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  3 роки тому

      Wow, good job! That out performs mine by a long shot. I hope you won the competition!

    • @sophiamusquiz4601
      @sophiamusquiz4601 3 роки тому +2

      can i ask what we’re the dimensions? i have a school competition too.

    • @elimikus1767
      @elimikus1767 2 роки тому

      same, do u mind sharing the dimensions???

    • @dale9042
      @dale9042 2 роки тому

      @@elimikus1767 Probably a bit late by now, But I don't have the dimension for the project as I lost the files where I planned the project.

    • @elimikus1767
      @elimikus1767 2 роки тому

      @@dale9042 naw ur good, ima just not make it

  • @lukewhitecloud8240
    @lukewhitecloud8240 6 місяців тому

    Pretty sure you won the "amazing dad" award! Good for you, man!

  • @ronniesharp129
    @ronniesharp129 8 місяців тому

    that's an amazing and fun way to build a catapult and it even helped me fix problems with mine not releasing

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  8 місяців тому

      Thanks! I'm glad it helped... there was a lot of trial and error to get it to work right!

  • @DIGOLOGIST
    @DIGOLOGIST 2 роки тому

    That was great. I'm a metal detectorist who plans to magnet fish. I want to build a Trebuchet magnet thrower ! I think I can do it with a little trial and error. thanks for the easy design.

  • @lordllewellynofdarkdelight2613
    @lordllewellynofdarkdelight2613 4 роки тому +2

    Nice! And and nice art skills on the shadows on the bricks!

  • @shaycannell5977
    @shaycannell5977 4 роки тому +1

    The awesome dad award good to thia guy for sure!

  • @Dizzaro
    @Dizzaro Рік тому +3

    Why am I looking up how to build a trebuchet? I'm actively trying to study for a test

  • @toebarsrealm3773
    @toebarsrealm3773 11 місяців тому

    Cool. Looks like a fun build! Im working on repurposing an inversion table into a trbuchet about that size.

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  10 місяців тому

      That should already have a great pivot built in!

    • @toebarsrealm3773
      @toebarsrealm3773 10 місяців тому

      ​@@EveningWoodworkeralmost done with it and looking forward to testing.

  • @j.z.5678
    @j.z.5678 3 роки тому +1

    This is the perfect size for throwing rubbish and dog shit at my neighbours house!
    Thank you so much!!!

  • @MaximilianoSegovia
    @MaximilianoSegovia Рік тому

    I remember building my first trebuchet with my group of friends back in high school. We built it as part of a class project. It was a little bit taller (and larger) than yours, and it was really fun to build and to fire. Watching the joy of your kids brought me memories. Thank you! Ps: I still wonder how the teacher and the school principal allowed us to actually build (and fire!) a working siege engine at the school premises.

  • @oldfarmer9004
    @oldfarmer9004 Рік тому

    THAT WAS AWESOME!

  • @afidram
    @afidram 4 роки тому +1

    Great project - kids had a blast!

  • @mabraham1
    @mabraham1 4 роки тому +1

    We're building one tomorrow with our Scout Troop 733!

  • @Sun_bamboo
    @Sun_bamboo 3 місяці тому +1

    So cool ❤❤❤

  • @skeets6060
    @skeets6060 4 роки тому

    The Pickish hordes breaching Hardens wall... lol OUTSTANDING

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  4 роки тому

      Sadly, the kingdom has fallen.

    • @skeets6060
      @skeets6060 4 роки тому

      @@EveningWoodworker It has indeed stay safe keep your eyes onthe sky line

  • @Jackknifegyp
    @Jackknifegyp 3 роки тому

    Terrific. One of the best I've seen.

  • @RogueArcher24
    @RogueArcher24 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm leaving this comment so the feds have more to sift through I will be absolutely employing one of these during the rebellion against corporate **** greed LOL

  • @Napoleon_based
    @Napoleon_based 4 роки тому +3

    civilizationV moment great video

  • @allivanaip
    @allivanaip 3 роки тому

    Very good dad!

  • @walterwhite2246
    @walterwhite2246 Рік тому

    great video!

  • @averageoutdoorsman9342
    @averageoutdoorsman9342 2 роки тому +1

    For anybody who wants a long term or more robust design, cut the lengths of the through dowels, 3 inches over length. This gives 1.5 inch overhang on either side, drill a hole and use some old nut bolt combos you have laying around as pins. Still easy to disassemble but won't come flying apart when you launch something.

  • @randy-yk1yk
    @randy-yk1yk 4 роки тому +2

    You're killing me I can't remember what movie that's from. I'll be grinding on this till I come up with it.

    • @detsuh
      @detsuh 4 роки тому +1

      The quote at the end? It’s from “The Princess Bride” Miracle Max (Billy Crystal) says it towards the end of the movie.

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  4 роки тому +1

      You'll figure it out 😉

  • @ellie-uf3jt
    @ellie-uf3jt 3 роки тому +1

    helpful, thankyou!

  • @thomasrosenthal1738
    @thomasrosenthal1738 3 роки тому +4

    This is a good project, but if more range isdesired there are some modifications that will help. First, taper the long part of the arm on its trailing edge, starting at the tip proceeding back about 2/3 of the long arm's length. The wood looks like 2X4, so leave 1.5 inches at the tip. This does not weaken the arm (Gallileo proved that a few centuries ago) and gives less mass that has to be accelerated. Second, replace the boards that support the counterweight with longer ones, so that there is just sufficient clearance under the weights at BDC. For geometric reasons this allows more energy to be transferred from the weight into the arm, and then into the projectile.

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks! Time to do some upgrades!

    • @richardl6751
      @richardl6751 Рік тому +1

      @@EveningWoodworker Thomas gave two great suggestions and here's two more. First, add wheels under the base. As the weight drops it also moves rearward. It's inerta will cause the trebuchet to move forward adding speed to the projectile. Second, add a bar to hold the weight out at an angle. This will increase the distance from the fulcrum adding to Thomas' second suggestion and it will raise the weight giving greater potential energy. These four suggestions will add to the range.

  • @mikochild2
    @mikochild2 Рік тому

    This looks fun. I'd love to do this. Glad I stumbled across the video.

  • @Abusami51214
    @Abusami51214 9 місяців тому

    Your sons must be proud of havind such a nice father!

  • @danhouck4148
    @danhouck4148 11 місяців тому

    It would take a miracle...Max

  • @agustinreyes4879
    @agustinreyes4879 Рік тому +1

    could you put the measurements of each of the elements: the different pieces of wood, etc...?
    please

  • @willholly1844
    @willholly1844 9 місяців тому +2

    At 2:15 I.E. "I wanna dispose of evidence quickly".

  • @thefanceman
    @thefanceman 7 місяців тому

    so cool

  • @jakefroyo3670
    @jakefroyo3670 4 роки тому +7

    Could this be used to launch a watermelon

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  4 роки тому

      Oh yes most definitely!

    • @someguy5944
      @someguy5944 4 роки тому +1

      @@EveningWoodworker Hey ferb, i know what were going to do today!

  • @neilreynolds5647
    @neilreynolds5647 Рік тому

    You are the coolest dad on god's green earth.

  • @AmanSharma-vx9iu
    @AmanSharma-vx9iu 4 роки тому +2

    The superior seige engine is here...

  • @steelefuegen1788
    @steelefuegen1788 Рік тому +1

    I know it's been a while since this was posted. But are there dimensions for your build somewhere? I cannot find any. Would love to give this a try for our youth group

  • @nann1eee
    @nann1eee Рік тому

    could I get measurements on all the wood? currently building a trebuchet inspired by yours for a school project!!

    • @richardl6751
      @richardl6751 Рік тому

      He said in another comment, "the base is 20 x 42 and the pivot is 38.5" off the ground". That should give you a start to calculate everything else.

  • @maxblockwoodshop1979
    @maxblockwoodshop1979 3 роки тому +1

    Hahahaha fun project with the kids. Nice.

  • @Sneaky-hj3br
    @Sneaky-hj3br Рік тому

    Wait, how do you keep the arm in the center of the fulcrum?

  • @samanthachristou3432
    @samanthachristou3432 3 роки тому

    good work🙂

  • @johnchristmas2304
    @johnchristmas2304 Рік тому

    PRINCESS BRIDE, NICE ONE!!

  • @orionderonne8052
    @orionderonne8052 3 роки тому

    me and my dad just made one and its awemazing

  • @DirtyK1911
    @DirtyK1911 Рік тому

    Princess Bride.... nearly spit out my coffee when you did that!! Which website did you use?

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  Рік тому +1

      Haha, that's a very quotable movie! Website is virtualtrebuchet.com

  • @vwdiver512
    @vwdiver512 3 роки тому

    So fun!

  • @templarlord7295
    @templarlord7295 3 роки тому +1

    What is the length in "inches" was each pipe after you cut it down to the three sizes?

  • @Chhangte2006
    @Chhangte2006 3 роки тому

    thank you very much, my neighbours were a bit annoying and now i can give them a message

  • @keithkimsten5111
    @keithkimsten5111 2 роки тому

    LOL. I built one five years ago counterweighted with 200 pounds of concrete. It shot 5 to 6 pound pumpkins 80 to 85 feet. Great fun but had to be dismantled due to the danger level being a solid 8 out of 10.
    It was too big to fit in the garage so it had to go.
    Have fun! Stay safe.

  • @bellabin7481
    @bellabin7481 2 роки тому

    hi great video! what were the measurements for the base and everything?

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks! 42" tall and 42" long and about 19" wide. The main arm is 48" long

  • @stephanieanderson7099
    @stephanieanderson7099 2 роки тому

    I can't wait to build this with my kids! Dad goals am I right? What is the total distance it can shoot/how far it will shoot?

  • @bennettfrfr
    @bennettfrfr 2 роки тому

    Is it possible that you could tell me what your exact dimentions are so i can know what to use and what to buy thanks

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately I don't have plans or anything for this, but the overall dimensions for the base are 42"x19" at 42" tall. The main pivoting arm is 48" long. For the short swinging arms with the weight on it, the holes are spaced 12" apart, so probably about 16" long boards. Hope that helps!

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 4 роки тому +3

    Nicely done! I wonder what would happen if the sling was made with something rigid instead of rope. It could still be a soft pouch, or maybe a hinged hard pocket.

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  4 роки тому

      You probably could, although one important key is to reduce weight on the long sling end and increase weight on the short weighted end. The rope is pretty light.

    • @hyphen8d725
      @hyphen8d725 4 роки тому

      @@EveningWoodworker The optimal weight ratio of those two is 133:1

  • @oldsagerat
    @oldsagerat 3 роки тому

    These boys and father will remember this for the rest of their lives.

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  3 роки тому

      I hope so! Sometimes we pull it out when friends come over too

  • @morotegari1
    @morotegari1 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @DanielG2050
    @DanielG2050 Рік тому

    What are your base and post dimensions? Thank you!

  • @elliotdelgado3588
    @elliotdelgado3588 9 місяців тому

    hey bro could you share with me the length of the wood specifically

  • @armatolos_1234
    @armatolos_1234 4 роки тому +5

    I watch this, in case, I got time travel by accident in Ancient Greece XD

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  4 роки тому +3

      Haha! Now you're ready for time travel!

    • @armatolos_1234
      @armatolos_1234 4 роки тому +1

      @@EveningWoodworker HAHA!! HELL YEAH! READY TO GO TO ATHENS!

    • @debreczenizoltan490
      @debreczenizoltan490 4 роки тому

      You would be a rockstar to help out them with a weapon 1.5 millenia before it's original timeline.

  • @Wayworn
    @Wayworn 3 роки тому +4

    Hey!
    Quick question, as I’m using this design to help me build a trebuchet for a school project:
    About how many 2x4s did you use, if you can recall? Also, if my family and I don’t have the same setup as you do with the woodworking shop, is there a way for us to complete this still? I’m having a hard time imagining how we would drill the holes in the wood for the 3/4”metal bars...

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  3 роки тому +2

      I think we used about 3 or 4- 2x4s. To drill the large hole you really just need a large drill bit. I would suggest a hole saw or forstner bit. Both of these can be drilled using a hand drill if you keep it perpendicular. The cuts could also be made using a hand saw if you didn't have a way to cut it with a power tool. Good luck on your project!

    • @Wayworn
      @Wayworn 3 роки тому

      @@EveningWoodworker thank you!! I finished it just yesterday. Mine launches a golf ball about 65 feet! :)

  • @OliviaBuena
    @OliviaBuena 8 місяців тому

    How tall is the pivot?

  • @AFEEF93
    @AFEEF93 3 роки тому

    What were the lengths of the 2x4's holding the circle weight?

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  3 роки тому +1

      The length from one pivot to the other pivot is 12". Add about 2" on either end for your 2x4 length

  • @grantrizmo2002cb
    @grantrizmo2002cb 2 роки тому

    I noticed you switched to dumbbells at the end, how many lbs is that? (2) 10lbs?

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  2 роки тому

      I tried dumbells first but didn't have enough weight with those. The bigger weights work better

  • @benjaminlua6251
    @benjaminlua6251 3 роки тому

    How did you make it so that it actually releases at the top and isn’t affected by centripetal force?

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  3 роки тому

      That's the beauty of the washer/clipped nail setup. The washer doesn't come off until the nail is pointing straight up. That's when the projectile is released. You can bend the nail slightly to change that release point

  • @maconSTUFF
    @maconSTUFF 3 роки тому +2

    Great build man... I'm gonna try something like this for my next video... maybe just a little smaller... Sub'd

  • @mikerphone.
    @mikerphone. 4 роки тому

    What were the modifications you had to make for the improved shot? I'm using your dimensions so I'd imagine im going to run into the same issues.

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  4 роки тому

      Most of what we changed was the sling design to try to get it to hold the projectiles better. If you have trouble with it flipping over, try making a duct tape design similar to this: images.app.goo.gl/r2Cy2QqwgsGsvUrd8 Good luck!

  • @briankleinschmidt3664
    @briankleinschmidt3664 Рік тому

    It's been three years. How is the siege going?

  • @channelk-5145
    @channelk-5145 2 роки тому

    You didnt explain how the other end of the rope break from the wood

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  2 роки тому +1

      One end of the rope connecting the sling has a washer at one end so it comes off when the arm is pointing up.

  • @johnhenderson466
    @johnhenderson466 3 роки тому +2

    Like for the Princess Bride quote.

  • @felcsutegykamucsapat9890
    @felcsutegykamucsapat9890 4 роки тому +1

    Very good!
    But: you should push the throwing arm as down as you can! It will give more energy to your machine! It's very important. Look other trebuchet videos, the arm is on the ground!
    But, very interesting and good video.

  • @mattwith3696
    @mattwith3696 4 роки тому

    What were the dimensions of the base?

  • @danhunik7949
    @danhunik7949 20 годин тому

    Trebuchet Me OH YA My wife NO WAY

  • @supercannonball1236
    @supercannonball1236 3 роки тому

    Anyone know if something like this would be SCA legal? Asking for a friend.

  • @DAMitAlI
    @DAMitAlI 3 роки тому

    I’m goi g to see if my niece would be interested in something like this

  • @dhruv-i3x
    @dhruv-i3x 5 місяців тому

    I also have a school project to build this 😂😅

  • @caderbavahmuhammadsiddick384

    👍💚💙♥️👏👏🙌😊

  • @baconlord349
    @baconlord349 Рік тому +1

    You are like my grandpa, but younger and less cool (because you aren't my grandpa). Cool video though, want to make a trebuchet with the aforementioned grandpa.

  • @Hamborgereater
    @Hamborgereater 3 роки тому +1

    It is 2 am why am I here

  • @audinos4827
    @audinos4827 2 місяці тому

    This would be an awesome way to hurl dog crap out of your yard.

  • @KarlaGonzalez-i3h
    @KarlaGonzalez-i3h 11 місяців тому

    Gracias a ti tilen voy a ganar mi proyecto escolar y voy a poder comer tácitos de suadero

  • @kyle123four
    @kyle123four Рік тому

    i got to build one to use on my Karen neighbor

    • @EveningWoodworker
      @EveningWoodworker  Рік тому +1

      They won't know what hit them

    • @kyle123four
      @kyle123four Рік тому

      @@EveningWoodworker until they look out the window and see a trebuchet aimed at them

  • @phoenixfire7888
    @phoenixfire7888 4 роки тому +1

    Anyone else think he kinda looks like Matt Damon?

  • @lacobernal5775
    @lacobernal5775 2 роки тому

    3.75 per 1

  • @craftybarstool2830
    @craftybarstool2830 4 роки тому

    Crazy i might try this thnx and check my videos dude

  • @belindabanner377
    @belindabanner377 Рік тому

    Seriously America, adopt the metric system.