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We're going vertical...

...after we finish some more horizontals...

Ok, I forgot to take a picture in between, so, I will explain both of the new components in the picture on this page.

Considering that I designed this model, you'd think I would get it right. But, as you can see, it's a little ghetto... The measurements I gave you, however, should be correct (i.e. the trough pieces should not be hanging off in the back).

Anyways, this is simple enough, all you need to do is place all three of the remaining 36" pieces in the middle of the trebuchet as shown in this picture. Space them as evenly as possible. Also, my tests have shown that using only two pieces may work better. Also, it is also a good idea to actually make this a "trough" and not a slide. In this way, you may gain better accuracy (maybe not, I have not tested this...).

The next thing to be focused on is the vertical support beams. They will need to be screwed in to the main base beams (not the long base cross beam (unless you want to...). Screw two screws in from the outside and one from the inside. Easy enough...

Take a good look at this, it is how you will install all of the diagonal support arms. There is another detailed picture on the next page.

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