How to Make a PVC Catapult
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In this tutorial I show you how to make a rubber band powered catapult out of PVC plastic pipe. It is a small desktop sized catapult and easy to make. PVC is plastic pipe that is readily available at all hardware stores and it is very inexpensive. Same thing with all the fittings and elbows you see in the catapult. You can get them right off the shelf and they are very cheap.
Just about the only thing you need to make this catapult is some kind of a saw to cut the plastic pipe. It is the perfect catapult project if you don't have any woodworking stuff. Any kind of small handsaw would work.
Even a serrated kitchen knife can cut this plastic pvc piping but.... get an adults help with that. And don't use a kitchen knife without a parents permission!
I give you a complete parts list so you can get all the parts and put the catapult together quickly and easily.
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I used this design for my son’s school project(4H) and he won 1st place with it. Marshmallow Catapult. The marshmallow went 36 feet. 😇
Excellent!
Thank you so much as I’m saying this I’m having to do a catapult project for Physics and it’s due next week and I decided to do a PVC Catapult.Thank you so much your a lifesaver 👍🏽😊
Im about to build this for my physics project that is due in 8 hours
@@harold3068 welll.... how did it go?
I have to do one as well and it’s due tomorrow😂
Same lol
@@EM-cz4rd im starting to think he didnt finish in time
Just made this with my kiddo for science class. Much appreciated tutorial!!
I think my niece and nephew would really like one of these. Also with that design you it would float (or you could attach foam noodles on to it). So you could use it in a pool, lake, or river. This is pretty awesome!
This was SO helpful. Thank you!
this was awesome! i would love to see a larger version!
These are great! Thanks! I'm about to build a couple of these with my social studies class!
Another great build, many thanks.
You're a life saver. Thks Alot video was really helpful.
A huge one from pvc! Would be so cool
Awesome. thank you. I just made mine.
this video helped so much, since i have this thing called science olympiad i need a catapult, and watching this video gave me an idea of how to make this
Thanks so much man, I have a group project and none of my members are doing anything and this was an easy to make catapult for our project, you have my thanks, and keep up the good work!
You are very welcome! Great to hear that this project was a success for you. Thanks for watching my vid.
projects that shoot are always cool to build
Nice Project, I hope you make the big one!
Any tips to make the arm move more freely, this video was so helpful thank you!
thanks 4 the help
I hate my teacher for making me do this
Me too, it was this or a PVC air Riffle. This is easier :)
Arthur Yan you too huh
yea...
It is fun in my opinion
Arthur Yan same
Another great vid mate, thanks to your vids I'm now an avid chain mailer. Two thumbs up mein bruder...
a floor model would be awesome
Thank you so much
Very interesting. Is there a way to make a pneumatic cannon with PVC or shipping tubes? I was thinking it could be done that way.
Hey I just want to say I love the videos keep it up man :)
Hi. What kind of projectile are you using to launch with the project this size? Do you recommend a golf ball for the 1 inch to 1/2 inch elbow reducer?
omg i love all your creations @epicfantasy ive seen alot and im following alot of ur video tutorials to make my cosplays weapons and it has been an awesome job well done thanks to your tutorials but im a bit curiouse in something and im curiouse about this cosplay i wanna do ive tried to see if there's some tutorials but people that have done it they dont show much details of how the make Kaneki's Kagune its from an anime called Tokyo Ghoul and it suppose to be about a boy that has some tentacles on hes back, ive tried to see if theres tutorials of how to build the tentacles but theres none of it, if it is possible can you make a video of how to make Kaneki's Kagune (Tentacles)
It would be great to see a larger model
Nice video!
Hey! Have you tested it? Do you know if your catapult can go farther than 5 meters?
Yes, can you please make a larger catapult? What about an outdoor catapult that can launch water balloons or bean bags? My kids would love to build something like that for outdoor summer/fall fun!
You should make one like this, out of pvc but way bigger. Also, would it be possible to do like the mini arrow launcher but to this scale out of pvc?
we are loving all of your videos over on our channel, slowly working through the armour and a few other projects....these are fantastic!
Thanks for following along! More projects coming. Keep making things!
Awesome! What size rubber bands are you using?
What is the maximum weight and distance cast. The reason i ask is that i have just taken up magnet fishing and i thought this ccould be a good device to rhrow the magnet iut into the ocean, river or lake. I need the magnet to be cast including rhe nylon rope about 20 metres. What do you reckon
Thank you for saving my life. My son tells me about this project at the very last second. Your model was very easy to build. I think it’s an ace for tomorrow mornings presentation.
Omar Sanes thanks for the review Omar!
Corry Miklos, thank you! My son took first place 🥇
Omar Sanes mine didn’t reach the 5m
Corry Miklos same loool idk what to change abt it either
AlexIII2k huh 😁
great video! did you make it up yourself?
Hey will!!! I was wondering if you could do some more blacksmithing videos???
how well does it shoot?
yeah ... please make a larger one. this would be nice for a waterballoon battle.
Dude.
i need to make one that can travel 5 meters in projectile motion will this work?
for the 90 degree angel reducer how big is it..
I love the new intro/exit music to your vids... It's serene, and very fitting for the fantasy themes that many of your projects are centered around.
Thanks :)
+epicfantasy I love all your videos👍
this catapult helped me a lot with my science fair project thanks
Yes please please make a floor model!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Part List for Catapult:
ALL 1/2" PVC
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1 14"
2 9"
7 6"
2 3"
2 1/2"
No thread - 1/2" T - 5
No thread - elbow - 6
Male Coupler 1/2" - threaded - 1
90-degree angle reducer - threaded - 1
in spanish please
This helped a ton dude thanks, had to make one of these for a project lmao
Thank you so much, me and my dad forgot the measurement paper at home lol
how can we determine the angle of launch for this? thanks!
@epicfantasy
Any chance that you could post the dimensions of the parts needed to make one, perhaps out of 1", 1 1/4", or even 2" PVC
would it be possible the build a pvc trebuchet?
Thanks so much for the design. We tried the catapult but our object is only going 5 ft. It needs to go 18 ft. Any suggestions to get the object to go further?
you should do the larger scale one
I wonder if I can make this twice as big...
My son and I are building this for his science project. Thanks for the video.
You are very welcome! Have fun and feel free to email me if you have any questions about the catapult build!
Thanks. What balls did you use. I am thinking ping pong balls. Will that work?
@@jlacson74 Sure, ping pong ball will be quite good. Almost anything safe. Crumpled balls of paper, small bean bags etc.
We finished it. Just about $12 in parts. Works great. We used a plastic golf ball and it went about 30 feet. I may have went overboard with the rubber bands. It will definitely clear the end to end of the classroom. My son can't wait. He said his classmates are making their catapults out of little popsicle sticks (I have seen those videos LOL). I did buy a PVC cement but I don't think it is necessary. Also, I sanded and oiled where there is friction. I am not sure it made much of a difference but when without the rubber band, the pole moves a lot smoother. Thanks again.
i like your new introduction
didn't see the guy below me comment the same thing
This is dope thank u so much very helpful for my projectile project
Love this! Thank you so much
I did mine and I'm based on range. The minimum is 20 feet and this one only goes like 10 feet or less. (Any advice to make it go further?)
What are the length the width and the height of it
Great Video. With your model how long can you shoot a tennis ball ?
Also it was not clear from video how are you tying a latext rubber band to the Arm ? the top portion got chopped off.
Appreciate your response.
I did this for a physical science project and i got the tennis ball 22 feet. I think it depends on the rubber bands you use. I had flimsy ones and used 13 rubber bands.
Please reply can these launch tenic balls cause i need to do a project and i like this desighn
Launcher specs? Like the size?
i subscribed
Could you make a Trebuchet Out ofPbc pipe. A big one
hey another nice work you really helped me on the elucidator but can i have a request can you make the black iron great sword from sowrd art online in ALO pls or can you give me some idea how to make it im really like the sword you make please help me
What angle does this launch at?
What are the total dimensions? I would like to do this for a project but it has to be 60 cm in height, length, and width
Any idea how much it weighs?
Anyone know the range of this catapult?
Yes please do it
HI guys i was wondering would the object being launched go 2 meters depending on how may rubber bands u put?
Hey, great project fantastic as always
Just a quick question about foam board swords, how do i make them a little heavier?
What kind of PVC is this?? the one i have is not getting fit into the elbows and bend...
Reply quick. I have to submit my project.
do you know how far the catapult shoots?
I built one for my son's science project. I went heavy on the rubber band. Using a toy golf ball (lighter than regular), it went about 30 feet, probably 20 feet high.
yes do one
Please please please PLEASE make some Destiny weapons! (Thorn, specifically)
hey could you make an amulet of talos
Sir can you tell me how much feet and inches is it
Can this launch a golf ball with that
Nice vid, thanks for the help 👌🏻
What are the dimensions of this catapult?
I love you!! Thank you so much for saving my life I was gonna fail my physics project. You are a beautiful person.
You are very welcome! Good luck in Physics!
Question can this shoot up to 50 feet.
Rubber bands work fine but if your competing with a catapult it’s best to use a metal spring from my experience
what can you put on it to make it not squeak need quick reply
YRH JB sand it
nice pattern :) keep up the good work
does anyone know the dimensions/weight?
How far can an object reach with that catapult?
great vid, plz make sasuke's sword from naruto
Does anyone know how far it will shoot a ball (like a tennis ball)??
how far does it go? @epicfantasy
this is great, how far do you think it would launch a projectile?
you should make ichigo's Bankai. its an anime sword. its really cool
Build one out of 3 or 4 inch pvc
could it fit on an A3 sheet of paper?
no
Can it shoot a tennis ball if I put something on the launch part??
Yes, you sure can.
Can you please name the 4 joints I shouldn't glue?
How far does it go? Please answer ASAP!! I need to know
same lol but like not 1 year ago like now!!!
Hello, My son needs to launch a 2 lb object 2 meters for a science project. Do you think this size catapult would work for that? Thanks in advance for any help! Your video is awesome by the way! Thank you for posting it!
The structure of this catapult will achieve that but... the rubber bands are not enough. 2 pounds is a pretty heavy weight. Might want to switch to something stronger like bungee cords possibly. It will take some experimentation.
Hey make Robert baratheons war hammer please !!!
What are the dimensions?
How could you add wheels?
How big are the elbows?
I need something like this to throw a tennis ball for the dog. Thank you. Great idea! I love using pvc like Legos.