Hands-on Fun with a DIY Wooden Catapult Kit

I honestly didn't think picking up a wooden catapult kit would lead to a three-hour living room siege, but here we are. There is something incredibly satisfying about taking a pile of flat, laser-cut plywood pieces and turning them into a functioning piece of ancient siege machinery. It's not just a toy for kids; it's one of those rare projects that actually bridges the gap between a rainy-day craft and a legit physics lesson. ...

May 6, 2026 · 6 min · Simich Braaten