How Do You Build A Mangonel?
A mangonel is a medieval siege weapon which was used to launch rocks and other projectiles at high speeds to knock down fortifications. Traditional mangonels used a twisted rope to provide power. However, this design uses a rubber band. This is not the most accurate mangonel design there is, but it is one of the easiest to make. Read on to learn how to build a mangonel. Cut the milk carton so that the base is intact and the sides slope down from about 6 inches to the base. The actual dimensions can be varied. Make the throwing arm. Using duct tape, mount the bottle cap onto the front of the stick with the open end facing forward. A tongue depressor will work well for this project. Cut two small holes in the front of the milk carton. Wrap tape around the base of the throwing arm. Tape it to the center of the junction between the base and the front wall of the body of the mangonel so that it is free to swing. This step is tricky and can require a couple tries to get it right. The result
