Oakland Ballistics Wood Trebuchet Kit – Fully Adjustable, 30+ ft Launch, Made in USA

Overview

Meet the Wood Trebuchet Kit from Oakland Ballistics, a faithful yet simplified replica of a hinged counterweight trebuchet used in the middle ages. The 2025 update refines the build for faster setup and dependable launches, keeping the focus on hands-on learning and curiosity-driven exploration.

Everything you need to move from box to launch is included. You’ll find pre-cut and pre-drilled wood, wood glue, a bouncy ball, a vinyl pouch, a trigger, and fully illustrated instructions. A complete counterweight setup lets you experiment with different weights to send the ball soaring to 30+ feet, turning play into a tangible physics lesson.

What’s included and how it works

• Pre-cut and pre-drilled wood crafted in Michigan for quality and consistency.
• Wood glue, a bouncy ball, and a vinyl storage pouch for neat organization.
• A trigger mechanism and illustrated guides that walk you through assembly and safe operation.
• A full counterweight option—use common items to explore weight and leverage while observing launch behavior.

The kit is designed to be intuitive: it assembles in about 15 minutes, and you can be ready to launch within roughly two hours. The standout feature is a fully adjustable release pin, which lets you tune the angle and timing of launches to suit different experiments or play scenarios. With a launch range over 30 feet, the experience blends tactile building with real-world physics in a safe, classroom-friendly format.

Key benefits and real-life use

• Self-motivated exploration: kids naturally investigate physics as they build and tune the trebuchet.
• American craftsmanship: 100% made in Michigan, USA, with attention to detail and durable materials.
• Adjustable design: the release pin offers customizable launches for experimentation, not guarantees.
• Quick setup: assembly takes around 15 minutes; you’ll be launching in about 2 hours total.
• Impressive range: launches exceed 30 feet under the right conditions, providing measurable outcomes for projects and demonstrations.

Use cases span science fairs, summer camps, after-school programs, or a hands-on classroom demonstration. It’s a versatile tool for exploring medieval siege concepts, physics basics, and engineering problem-solving—without oversimplifying the learning path. The kit encourages safe, responsible play while inviting students and hobbyists to imagine what they could build next.

Made in America, designed for learning

The updated design for 2025 preserves the authenticity of the mechanism while emphasizing reliability, clarity of instructions, and quick-start assembly. In every step, the emphasis is on safe handling, thoughtful experimentation, and the joy of seeing a design come to life through careful tuning and practice.