Optimising a Trebuchet

Trebuchet plans: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:363... Trebuchets are pretty complex machines to get right! Having said that, this is a relatively basic design in comparison to many other modern designs (check out The Hurl wiki to see more http://thehurl.wikidot.com/trebuchet:.... Basically my aim for this was to build the most efficient trebuchet whilst sticking to a basic fixed axle frame. There are more efficient trebuchets out there, such as the MURLIN style, but in terms of ease of build, this is the closest you will get to a traditional trebuchet! Enjoy my videos? Want to see more? I upload bonus footage/extra information to my Patreon page:   / tomstanton   3D Printer filament sponsored by 3D Printz UK: https://3dprintz.co.uk/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Other Equipment: Main camera - http://amzn.to/2vlvlC6 Main lens - http://amzn.to/2gMrhru Main tripod - http://amzn.to/2tqRjBt Secondary Tripod - http://amzn.to/2t1NkMh Microphone - http://amzn.to/2uuv9n0 Audio recorder - http://amzn.to/2v3mjcG Banggood affiliate: https://www.banggood.com/?p=LT0710618... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------