Today on JAKEMAKES we build the WORLDS CUTEST SIEGE ENGINE (giant ballista) out of PVC pipe and a crapload of scrap wood and 2x4s... and fiberglass and blow stuff up with it. Build challenge with Fort In The Woods!

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:44 The CHALLENGE
1:20 The Design
2:29 PINK 2x4s
3:04 Building the Base
4:32 Making the main beam
6:01 Mounting the Winch
6:42 Arrow Rest
7:29 PVC and Fiberglass Limbs
9:06 Mounting the Limbs
9:21 Painting it PINK
9:50 Ballista TRIGGER
11:05 Stringing the Bow
12:55 BROOMSTICK Ballista Bolts
14:31 Preparing for WAR
15:40 DISTANCE Test
16:41 ULTRA PENETRATOR Test
18:03 Blowing up my Target Range
19:31 Conclusion