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The Big Book of Catapult and Trebuchet Plans!

by Ron L. Toms

Nine designs, from tabletop trebuchets to the Greek ballista

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Nine designs, from tabletop trebuchets to the Greek ballista

The book brings together plans for nine catapult and trebuchet designs, spanning tabletop and PVC-pipe builds as well as machines identified with historical forms. The practical material is supported by dimensional drawings, hardware lists, photographs and assembly guidance. Separate sections add historical notes and address safety, tuning, scaling, tools and techniques, giving the projects context alongside construction details. Notes on additional kinds of catapults extend the subject beyond the nine featured plans.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Hobbyists interested in building mechanical projects from plans
  • Readers curious about the forms and history of catapults and trebuchets
  • Builders who value diagrams, parts lists and assembly guidance

Themes

Catapult and trebuchet constructionHistorical siege-engine designsWorkshop tools and techniquesSafety and tuning

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Book overview

This book is a compilation of step-by-step instructions for how to build nine different types of catapults and trebuchets, including plans for: A PVC Pipe Trebuchet, A Tabletop Trebuchet, The World Famous Floating Arm Trebuchet, The Historical WarWolf Trebuchet, A Rat-Trap Catapult, The Mangonel (or Onager), The Greek Ballista, a Petraria Arcatinus And the Scorpion II. Each set of instructions include dimensional drawings of all wooden parts, lists of required hardware and sources, an abundance of photos, diagrams and detailed descriptions of the assembly process. Additional sections include historical notes for the different types of machines, warnings and safety suggestions, tuning tips, notes on scaling, tools and techniques and additional notes on even more kinds of catapults.
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