Build a huge trebuchet that flings water balloons

Build a huge trebuchet that flings water balloons

What’s it like to have a five-foot long throwing arm? Just watch as John Park builds a portable trebuchet that can fling water balloons fifty yards. Unlike Medieval trebuchets that were constructed out of giant timbers and stout materials, this human-powered version is made out of cheap, easy-to-assemble ABS plumbing pipe. The perfect weapon for hurling rotten fruit at your enemies.

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tlk742 (1) 6/7/09 3:21 PM
pretty good to have ^_^
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Kingddd333 (17) 6/16/09 1:47 PM
Now i can own everyone in my area
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wesleyac 7/8/09 2:31 PM
whats the website and how do u find the pdfs or instructions on the site
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wulff 7/8/09 5:18 PM
i am here
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epic lol (3) 7/17/09 2:03 PM
omgf im going to do this right now
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epic lol (3) 7/17/09 2:05 PM
not i'll do it later
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