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Trebuchet Web Pages Trebuchet.com-see the "How to Build a Catapult" section
Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers
Medieval Festival - good links to plans, a history and how-to.
Ripcords Trebuchet Stuff - info on school
projects, simulators, plus many links to learn the theory behind
trebuchets.
Grey Company Trebuchets - see the "How do Trebuchets Work?" page. It is in plain language. **link does not work at school ** Plans of Trebuchets (of all different sizes) Ripcord's Tennis Ball Trebuchet "Techubert" - be sure to scroll down for the plans Wooden, Small Trebuchet - just about the right size Dan Becker's Trebuchet - large, but great descriptions and pictures Simulators Use a simulator to experiment with sizes, lengths and weights before you build. You can download these from websites at home or use the one I bring to class. They typically cost around $15. The one I downloaded comes in Mac and PC and can be found by following this link: The Algorithmic Beauty of the Trebuchet.
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