October 16, 2008

I Wanna Build a Catapult...

But not really a catapult. Instead I want to build one of those things that spins around and then catches a large object with a sling and flings it a billion miles (that last part might not be exact). I think it's called a Trebuchet.

They're really intimidating and fascinating.

Here's one in action. I've noticed that this video often appears in my dreams. I really want one. You'll understand in a minute.

6 comments:

Chrissy said...

trebuchet is what it's called and here is how you make them.

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/02/trebuchet_best_of_weekend.html

Sjandi said...

Think of how far Zoey could fly...

Alternative polka said...

Adam, I want to make one too, but after my flame thrower. I've got my priorities straight.

Chrissy said...

I don't have your email so I will leave a message here. My baby's name is Adia. Zoey is such a beautiful name. I was referring in my post to Zooey Deschanel's band She & Him.

Mark Nott said...

there's a trebuchet kit on think geek

Zachary said...

If you need an extra set of hands to help build...I can bring my own hammer.