My Catapult

[squagglenater]

you need to make it launch like half a mile :D

[punctualbird]

If you wanted better distance, might I suggest bungee cord and a pulley? You've got a structurally sound base there, but the tension is low and therefore the launch capability is weak... Crank it up a notch! Basically, it looks good!

[Uberslime]

Anyone could throw further than that :P (I did read the description)

[dymitrruta]

Could you please make a totorial for this catapult

[minizfan]

my catapult is very similar but it is in a shoe box and is made of pencils but it still is awesome

[iAmDeathSpank]

What type of catapult is this?

[Spudlings123]

Hi Bowlmaster,

We are trying to launch a spud and were wondering what your launch release mechanism was...How did you release the catapult?

[bowlmaster101]

lol at retards that think its a kit that i put together

[Kiddolioable]

@bowlmaster101 they just cant recognize skill :)

[67tr876]

thats a class 3 right ?

[MrTimb58]

i got the same kit its actualy a kit :)

[msms1919]

thanks a lot this really helps! how were able to to make it to the exact distance you needed?

[pincap1234]

im built a catapilt and it goes alot farther than this is there somthing that you mighta done wrong that is making it go less distance?

[bowlmaster101]

i made it to the exact distance i needed for my extra credit for the assignment.

[Rayner1234]

May i know how is the release mechanism works?

[SkOcelote]

@pincap1234 You are a built "catapilt"? How can you be on youtube then? and what does "mighta" mean :o

[elmerfudd1993]

holy crap dude

[godfatha1]

How did you trigger the release?

[bowlmaster101]

read the video info, it shows u

[Hadaku]

Question- is that a bungee strap providing the power for it?

[bowlmaster101]

yes, its stretched back

[gnittucmot]

I MADE ONE! CHECKIT OUT DUDE! thankyou 4 all your help

[gnittucmot]

o i get it....just fort if it had an arm it woz called that. cool.....hangthat means all this time iv been building a catapult

[bowlmaster101]

guys why do u call it a trebuchet? trebuchets have counter weights....err....no counter weight here just an elastic bunge strap

[gnittucmot]

this is awsome...im half way through building mine...tried launching eggs and flour and prety much made a cake. im onna try this method...cheers, but by the way its called a trebuchet

[gamnub405]

nice dude that's decent

i made 1 for summer school w/ almost the exact same design but urs launches much better

it's prob cuz u have more bungie chords

[Benjamin72227]

it shot that ball far! now go get it. lol

[codyvong]

okay im in school right....and i need to make a balloon catapult...and its due on may 6 2008 and its in two days......and i didn't plan at all!i see how you made it,but is there anything else except the bungee cord to use?(please respond quickly).

[vansevo64]

im not being nast n all but its called a trebuchet

[michigan2045]

no it's not! A trebuchet is totally different!

[sockpuppet09]

ya ur right

[Madmachine73]

Aw c'mon, I wouldn't even dare say that stupid thing, everyone knows that a trebuchet is a counterweight siege engine. This here is a catapult with elastics.

[sockpuppet09]

no it not.....

[fighterpilot079]

A trebuchet requires a counter balance-this clearly does not have one.

[michigan2045]

How far did that go?

[sailorsw]

Cool! How exactly did you make this because for my science class, I have to make something that will propel a marshmallow 5 feet into a 12 inch hoop that is 1 meter off the ground. I decided to use a catapult, since I had to use atleast one simple machine.

Thanks!

[bowlmaster101]

i believe its something like 4 ft. by 2.5 ft. but if you want me to send pics, send me a message with your e-mail and ill e-mail you the exact dimensions

[veejay94]

will this be strong enough to fling a 5 pound pumpkin 5 meters?

[bowlmaster101]

it would depend on the tension of the bunge strap. but yes i think it could fling a 5 lb. pumpkin 5 meters

[veejay94]

u sure......im dependin on an expert to get an a+.....thanx :)

[bowlmaster101]

i got full points on this project. To launch a pumpkin it might just have to be a tad bigger because i just tried a 5 lb rock in mine and made it about 17 ft. (about 5 meters). you might just want to make it bigger just to be safe.

[veejay94]

what did u use for the launcher to pivit on

[bowlmaster101]

i used a something like a door hindge but only less wide and longer so you have more board to screw into. a strong word of advice is to have some good padding on the cross bar because i have had way to many board go right through it.

[kjsweet90]

can u be more specific of how u making it? thanxxx =)

[dilapolo]

how did you make it?

[bowlmaster101]

out of 2 x 4's and a bunge strap