How do I build a simple wood catapult?
Catapults were used to siege fortressed cities during ancient Roman times. The catapults were very large and cumbersome. They were constructed on a wheeled base. Horses or men pulled the large catapults to their destinations. The arms of the catapults were pulled down and locked in place to be loaded. This process caused many fatalities among the soldiers doing the job.Materials RequiredA simple wooden catapult can be built using 1 by 1/2 inch pieces of wood, sturdy rubber bands, 1/2 inch nails, a 1/8 inch wooden dowel, small eye hook, small cup hooks, tacks and flexible cardboard. The tools required include a hammer, wood glue, miter box, saw, measuring tape, drill, 3/16 inch drill bit and a protractor.AssemblyCut nine pieces of 1 by 1/2 inch wood 12 inches long. Miter the corners of six pieces to a 90 degree angle. Glue and nail these six pieces together to form two equilateral triangles. Cut four pieces of the 1 by 1/2 inch wood 6 inches long. Connect the two triangles together by p
