Woodworking: How to make a Trebuchet

[@AGlimpseInside]

Really great mixture of automated tools versus hand/power tools. You never fail to impress my brother. I mean honestly who builds two trebuchets To play what looks to be a makeshift a game of corn hole in the backyard. I’ll tell you who, Drew is Who. And it’s awesome

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks Chris! :)

[@integratelive]

Glad your brother is impressed! :-)

[@yishai8466]

u tellem c hris

[@lisaalbrecht7900]

I always appreciate it when you not only show how to do something with the CNC, but also with traditional tools. Great video!

[@andrewmaurus4061]

Your narrating is hilarious...... Love the project too!!!! Keep them videos coming!!!! I love watching ur videos.....

[@johnsobj]

I REALLY enjoy the “just because it drives some of you nuts” comment. Well done! 😆🤣 Nicely done on trebuchet too.

[@CitizenKate]

"... but, I didn't necessarily want this thing to throw the tennis ball into the neighboring county." 🤣🤣🤣

[@jennieanddavis]

Great project! Looks super fun! My favorite part was seeing you deform those lead weights - very satisfying to see it slip into the box1

[@FishersShop]

Yeah, it was awesome especially since I was totally exhausted at that time. haha

[@LanceMcElmurry]

Nice and fun project and I am sure your children loved it not to mention they are now the invey of all their friends. Cool dad!

[@jarredbeacraft5287]

Awesome that you take the time to show us both ways to built the project

[@mikecurtin9831]

As shown in your first outtake, the cnc will do EXACTLY what you tell it to do. If you accidentally tell it to destroy itself, it'll merrily go about doing that. Thanks much for the information and the humor. Thumbs up to crush a troll.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Glad you could get some plywood from your neighbor, even if they were unaware. Ha ha. Too cool that you were able to find those big lead weights! This project turned out so cool, Drew! And making a yard game out of it just tops it off.

[@TheTaylorwailer]

Loved that shifty-eyed look just before you tested it inside your shop. xD

[@FishersShop]

😁

[@PPMOCRG]

Excellent!

[@---Michael---]

The village I life in has this tradition of lighting a pile of wood on fire by launching literal fireballs at it using a trebuchet It throws over 1 1/2 football fields and multiple trees Really epic stuff

[@sylvestresanchez4848]

Thank you

[@SawdustmakerLori]

I don't have any kids around but know it would be a huge hit for those who do. I enjoyed watching the video just to listen to your great sense of humor! Also loved your ingenious way to make round dowels without a lathe!

[@AndysHolzkiste]

again a wonderful wooden work and a wonderful inspiration for me and all the handicraft of friends. Greetings from Andy from Germany

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Andy

[@akashvegada5863]

I have watched all of your videos. Love your sense of humour and narration. Keep going man ❤

[@paulwood4769]

Brilliant

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

So much fun and so cool, Drew! Also, what a great makeshift drill lathe!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Ethan!

[@clydedecker765]

Nice work getting the pouch to release in a predictable snag free motion. The hard part of any trebuchet is that sling release. Kudos.

[@gordybishop2375]

Mini pumpkin chunkin

[@Sludgepump]

That looks like a total blast! What a great idea. Would be worth building a 2x4 brick castle and attacking it together.

[@the250mikec]

Awesome.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Fun stuff!

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Something different and fun aannnnnnnnd always great humor. Dont miss this one.

[@been6644]

I like how sometimes with his projects that use more complex tool he does a second one with simple tools for other people

[@alimaleki217]

Great project and even better sense of humor!

[@pedalman4595]

GREAT WORK AND AS ALWAYS COMENTARY AND BLOOPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidendsor219]

I've seen a few of your videos now, and its the little details that i would never have thought of, ie in this video using your jigsaw to nibble away the square holes is just a great tip.... thanks and keep up the good work...

[@FishersShop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tomstewart9176]

Looks awesome! Makes me want an Xcarve more and more.....

[@BlackDogWoodwork]

Now this is a cool project. Like that you built two, and one with power tools, and one with the X-Carve. I made a minnie version a while back ago, and it was great fun to build, and play with. Thanks for sharing your great projects.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@The42Joker]

Awesome project! And I NEVER get tired of your humor (and the outtakes are gold 🤣). If you ever get tired of knocking down the walls, swap out the tennis ball for a beanbag, and cornhole boards!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@johnwilliamson7081]

Awesome

[@mcgriffith2727]

Love your work, love your narration, love your jokes. Also your channel is the only woodworking channel my wife will put up with me watching... not sure if its your superior siege engines or just you....

[@SmartLifeEnthusiast]

Awesome lights on your drill!

[@justinbrandon8511]

Great video! Loved the flat head screw! 😂😂

[@fedor4655]

Hey I am doing a high school project and you helped us immensely! Thanks!

[@colinpuff]

This is hilarious and beautiful. Cheers you amazing engineer! Luckiest children ever

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! :)

[@kellyhoward8530]

This is amazing, simple as that. Definitely going to be picking up these plans to make them for my kids. Thank you for doing this with the jigsaw too, as there's no way I'll be investing in an x-carve any time soon and I can't wait to get in the shop and get these made!

[@NomadMakes]

What a super fun project!

[@AndysHolzkiste]

Another wonderful woodwork and a great inspiration for me and my projects. Many greetings from Andy

[@dazswoodworking5654]

The X Carve really is something

[@tekviper9]

Once again thank you for showing both ways to make this project as I am not a fan of CnC I personally dont like computers in my woodshop. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulwaldrop]

Sweet. I have always loved the trebuchet.

[@retireddriver16]

Nice 👍

[@drewstallard6131]

That's freaking awesome, Drew! Think I'm going to make this one for the fall family get togethers.

[@leemcgann6470]

I had a blast with mine

[@TM-zp1jh]

You seem like a really good dad. Thanks for the videos. Also, it looks like you built a tennis ball launcher for that dog. Once it's loaded up, all you have to do is teach it how pull that string.

[@vgullotta]

Adapt for water balloons, make 8 more of them, get 10 kids and setup a Trebuchet dodge ball water balloon battle for the neighborhood kids!!! You'll need 10 kids so they have enough strength to safely carry you into the sunset on their shoulders as they declare you their king of backyard fun!

[@derschwartzadder]

Not convinced a water balloon would survive the acceleration of the launch. ...

[@gto2000five]

COOLEST. PROJECT. EVER. And fricken hilarious!!! Well done!

[@thelmabirt7626]

Awesome! You should let the elementary school borrow it for Renaissance Day! Thank you for the Outtakes, NICE to know I'm not the only one it takes more than once to get right.

[@mikelilly7667]

Fully expected to see a flaming tennis ball launched. Love your videos

[@josephb1911]

Some times I dream your my dad. Keep up the good work dad.

[@swkohn1279]

This has true potential to cause chaos in snow

[@TimTrOn3000]

Your free hand is pretty on point

[@timothywamsher4960]

Trebuchet=best anti zombie weapon in the war against the undead 😜👌

[@pemtax557]

Wonderful video!! Your a good Dad ...

[@MilmoWood]

What a good idea. Many local 13th century castles so would suit me well lol. Thanks again for the inspiration

[@charleslittle458]

Awesome video I've always wanted medieval yard darts

[@marB84]

That. Is. Awesome!

[@sixtofive]

What a cool project!

[@DarinBeard]

That's fancy. I built one a while back that is way less refined. Nice job.

[@MindToMade]

Great fun project. Next build, mini castles to hide in!

[@bigassasin21]

Awesome project! My kids will love it! Litterally right after watching your video I went and purchased the plans!

[@reginalawson8008]

Cool kid fun project, fresh air and a good time. Let us know how the eggs go, crappy screws and all! LOL Thanks for sharing! :)

[@cliff5240]

Your videos are the best, great work mixed with humor

[@brentstyle]

A have no kids, no garden and no tennisball and i still love your video's :)

[@FixitFingers]

Great side-by-side build and a novel project to be sure. Just had my first play on a HUGE X-carve at the local Makers-Space and can see a world of possibility there.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool project, Drew! Loads of fun for the kids... until they substitute small boulders for the tennis balls... DOH! LOL! Billy

[@LTDWoodworks]

Yes! Great video 👍 I have always wanted to build a small one like this for my boy as well. Guess I need to get to it! Thanks for sharing!👍

[@timehunter9467]

The dog! That’s exactly what one of mine would do! She only needs to see a toy move slightly and she homes in on it!

[@craigmaddison8254]

Brilliant, wish I had one, endless possibilities, not enough room in our tiny British gardens though.

[@kingnothing8520]

That’s just too cool. Well done.

[@Aardrijk1]

What a fun project!! Thank you for sharing!

[@bombjack78]

Nice idea for the kids to play with. Ps love the out takes

[@hebierob]

And you crack me up...! Awesome talent!

[@grandolddrummer]

+1 for flathead screws!!

[@lucasalvarez8524]

reported

[@richardparker3150]

really nice work. Love the toys for you and your son. Cool move.

[@bclarkca9113]

“I’m not sure he was planning to remodel his bathroom, but I needed the plywood.” And with that, I need a new keyboard! hahaha

[@gcarson19]

Trebuchets are great! I helped my son make one for 8th grade science class. It launched a golf ball out of one parking lot into another, hit the principal’s car and set off the car alarm! 1st place!

[@Krakhead27]

These channels really make me want to be a carpenter

[@adamb2484]

Ah yes trebuchet the superior siege engine

[@BryGy]

When you need to deliver a 90kg tennis ball 300 meters downrange!

[@walt9327]

Filthy Mangonel users.

[@Heatsauce70506]

That looks great and a lot of fun....I would love to try this. thanx

[@KevinReinartz]

Looks like a great game, might have to see about making a set!

[@barryroberts6470]

Great video and build Drew, looks like you had some fun making it and playing with the kids in the garden, oh and don't forget your ammo pincher ha ha ha. Barry (ENG)

[@remi0321]

nice

[@ianthomas3653]

Ok so i'm sold. I have been wanting to make something like this for years. I think after watching this i may have to make a few as....yard games... yeah thats why I'm making them yard games.

[@kenneththomas3558]

Thanks great build and video

[@squirlboy250]

your bloopers are gold lol

[@-ZIO]

Good fun :)

[@chuckholton4666]

Awesome! Love all your videos and can’t wait for the next one!

[@harlicelaver1087]

Cool now I can make a large one for pumkins thanks

[@scottadams2624]

Great job!!

[@Mik.heckhaus]

You should make 2'x2' hook and loop targets for tennis balls to stick to

[@mr_jake.y8348]

Love your show keep up the good work.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

This could totally be turned into a marker contest. How do you think the Atlanta Hilton would feel about trebuchet contests in their hallways at the next WBC?

[@FishersShop]

Better yet... top floor at the Mariott!

[@surlysnakes9139]

I've been watching your vids for awhile..this one won a subscription!

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video and process Thank you for sharing

[@Draco.Invictus]

just found your channel and I know you know this, but you are hilarious. Going to be getting into some woodworking in the near future and you are an inspiration. Thanks.

[@FishersShop]

You're very welcome! Thanks!

[@jcmakes5977]

Very cool project! Well done! Makes me want to build a few too