Successful Cantaloupe Hurling with our trebuchet! Melons donated by Billy Bob’s Produce made the best projectiles. They flew straight and tasted great.
Trebuchet Plans now available!
Movies:
Our best shot. The trebuchet hurls a 2.5 lb. cantaloupe 300 feet! Watch closely at top center of the frame to see the sling release and the melon take off on a high trajectory. You can also see this movie in slow motion at www.RealTrebuchetPlans.com
Watch the Movie
Misfire – the trebuchet sling lines get tangled. You can see the melon pop out of the pouch about 8 feet at the end of the cycle.
Watch the Movie
Photographs:
We will be adding more photo's as we get them. Thanks to all who took photographs and sent them along to us.
Construction of the Testosterone Trap
Labor Day - Trebuchet Hurl
Plans:
Dimensioned drawings detailing how we built the Testosterone Trap. Available at RealTrebuchetPlans.com
News Stories and Links:
The Nova story that inspired us.
Download a PDF file of the Bradenton Herald 9/4/01 ’Fruit Gets Labor Day Launch’ story.
Discover the history of the trebuchet .
Contact Trebuchet Team Members:
Development Team:
Pete Blews
Taylor Blews
Trebuchet Design:
Plans & Custom Built Trebuchets - You need one for your party! Can build and ship anywhere. Treb set up and firing teams available. Will travel to your location.
Master Carpenter:
Homer Stickle
Trebuchet Production and Master of Old World Joinery
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Real Trebuchet Plans!
Testosterone Trap
Get trebuchet plans here
"Never thought I'd hear people cheer watching my fruit fly! "
Billy Bob Whisnant
“When they started researching it, I thought they were nuts, I call it our 'backyard testosterone trap’. The trebuchet seems to attract males universally. I recommend one for every girl out there.”
Cindy Ritchie
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