Q&A for How to Build a Trebuchet (1 Meter Scale)

14" x 36" x 27". Well, that's an approximation without counting the lever arm's extra piece that sticks off. The added 2" to the 12" piece is counting the width of the wood it's attached to, which would come out as 14", while the 4" added to the 23" piece of wood would make its measurements 27".

It depends on the weights on the other end. Usually you want the counter weight to be 3 to 4 lb more than the projectile. My suggestion is to test different *P-weight to *C-weight ratios. The dowel rod will break if over loaded so if you test it make sure to have extras.

Most hardware stores have wood that is 2" by 4" but longer than you need so you buy that and cut it down to the correct length. If you don't have a hardware store near by try and see if you have a free to scavenge wood dump near by.

Tie the strings to the arm and connect it to the base of the board. This will help the projectile go the maximum distance.

Yes, you will.

Check the sling and lever arm. The length and angle work together to create the release of the projectile. In order to make the projectile go a farther distance, a shorter distance, higher in the air, or lower in the air, experiment with the sling and lever arm. Some things that you should also checkare the dimensions of the trebuchet, the weight of the projectile, the wheels of the trebuchet, and the wind.

It just depends on what you do and don't do like, the arm length, the counter weight's weight compared to the projectile weight, wind, terrain, etc.

Popsicle sticks are a very inefficient material for building a trebuchet because they break easily.

It depends on how strong the arm is. You should test with a scrap of the same material.

It should come from the back of the throwing arm of the trebuchet, in order to turn the arm and launch your desired projectile.