For some reason, trebuchets seem to be all the rage to make, use, and generally get a kick out of in the DIY and geek communities. Here is a twist on some of the more classical designs I've seen out there. This one is constructed by using PVC pipe and makes a nice flinging weapon for water balloons and other smallish objects like rocks, fruit, what have you based on how mean and/or law-breaking you want to get.
The author provides us with a 13-page detailed PDF of all the things you need, how to do it and even pictures of it all in a neat little package. If you've been itching for some airborne combat with flinging methodology, this might just be the ticket for your empty weekend and too much PVC laying around.
Flinging stuff can be a serious business, and a lot of people even compete, so be aware that you may get sucked into the flinging vortex of flinging addiction if you start building these things. Give it a shot and let us know how it went, unless you had to call your mother in law to bail you of prison or something for breaking stoplights. On second thought, that would be fun to hear about too.
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