Ballistic+Device

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Materials List:

 * 8" of 2x6 Wood
 * 3" of 2x4 Wood
 * 3" of PVC
 * Drill with counter-sink and assorted drill bits
 * Paperclip
 * Mousetrap
 * Zip tie
 * Paper Pattern
 * Tape
 * Drill press
 * Coping Saw
 * Rat-tail file
 * 1 1/8th" dry wall screw
 * Hot glue gun and glue
 * Washer and wing nut

Construction Notes

 * 1) **Cut rectangular Base** 8" long
 * 2) Cut 3" square
 * 3) Mark PVC for cuts
 * 4) Cut slot for Zip Tie on Back of MT
 * 5) Cut 3" of PVC and Smooth the ends
 * 6) Drill pilot hole first
 * 7) Then drill access hole
 * 8) Drill with Counter Sync bit for Bottom hole
 * 9) Drill holes for paper clip

To **fit Mouse Trap to PVC** mark outline on MT using PVC, cover only 2/3 of the hole

 * 1) Cut curve using Coping saw and Relief cuts
 * 2) Strip MT of unnecessary pieces
 * 3) Drill 2 holes in Mt and Zip Tie the Mt Spring down
 * 4) For **Tilt Guide** Cut out Pattern to show where Slot goes
 * 5) Use Drill press to start holes
 * 6) Finish cuts with Coping saw
 * 7) Use Rat Tail file to smooth inside of Cut
 * 8) **Assembly**, Attach PVC to Platform using a Screw
 * 9) Use hot glue to secure PVC
 * 10) Mount MT to Tilt Platform with screw and secure with Hot glue
 * 11) Design trigger
 * 12) Mount tilt Platform to Base using Hinge and 4 screws
 * 13) Mount tilt guide on base so that it touches the Tilt Platform
 * 14) Mark slot for hanging bolt
 * 15) Remove Platform and add hanging screw using pilot hole first
 * 16) Reassemble Catapult and add washer and wing nut
 * 17) Test Fire