How to Build a Gallows
Use a stout piece of lumber, at least 3m long, preferably between 4m and 5m., Attach another piece of lumber of a similar type but 1-2m long to the top of the first piece of lumber to make an 'L' shape. , (Optional) - Attach 4 pieces of lumber to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a stout piece of lumber
Make sure that it is at least 20cm (8") wide, and is fashioned as a square or rectangle. -
Step 2: at least 3m long
, The 4 pieces can be as long as you want, and attached in the form of a cross, with one on each side of the square diameter of the pole.
This is for stability, and can be used as a stand when braces are attached, or as an anchor when buried deep enough. , This helps brace it and prevent it from breaking. , This is where you will loop the noose. , The optional 'cross-bar anchor' while help greatly in providing support for it.
Operation
- Your victim stands on a stool/chair, and the noose is looped around the neck.
When the time is ready, the stool is kicked away. , This floor should be around 3m by 2m for a one person gallows. , Add a staircase for convenience, or you can keep it as is and use a ladder every time. , You can add two braces from the center of the third post attaching to the other two posts at a 45º angle. ,, If you use longer 5m posts, you can run the posts through the floor of the stand to the ground.
Make sure that they are still attached though. , This will be your trapdoor. , Operation
- The victim stands on the trapdoor of the stand, and the correct length of rope is run around the notch, tied into a noose, and looped over the persons neck.
When the time is right, the lever is pulled, releasing the ratchet, and the persons weight causes the trapdoor to fall. -
Step 3: preferably between 4m and 5m.
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Step 4: Attach another piece of lumber of a similar type but 1-2m long to the top of the first piece of lumber to make an 'L' shape.
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Step 5: (Optional) - Attach 4 pieces of lumber to the end of the long piece of lumber opposite to the 1-2m long piece.
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Step 6: Add a brace to the 'tail' of the 'L' (the 1-2 m long part) at about 45º to connect to the main pole.
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Step 7: Notch a grove onto 'tail' of the 'L' part
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Step 8: about half a metre from the end.
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Step 9: Dig a hole deep enough and stand up your gallows.
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Step 10: Make the floor out of planks.
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Step 11: Make the floor elevated 2-3m by making legs and braces for it
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Step 12: so it resembles a stand or a large table.
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Step 13: Take two 3m long posts/poles that are fashioned into square diameters (similar to that as described in the inverted 'L' design) and attach a third pole 2m long across the top of them both.
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Step 14: Cut a notch into the top of the third post for your noose.
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Step 15: Attach the posts to the top of the stand.
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Step 16: On the floor of the stand
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Step 17: directly underneath the cut notch
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Step 18: cut out a 1m by 1m square.
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Step 19: Attach hinges to the trapdoor
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Step 20: and attach a ratchet and lever to it and the floor of the stand so it can be lever released.
Detailed Guide
Make sure that it is at least 20cm (8") wide, and is fashioned as a square or rectangle.
, The 4 pieces can be as long as you want, and attached in the form of a cross, with one on each side of the square diameter of the pole.
This is for stability, and can be used as a stand when braces are attached, or as an anchor when buried deep enough. , This helps brace it and prevent it from breaking. , This is where you will loop the noose. , The optional 'cross-bar anchor' while help greatly in providing support for it.
Operation
- Your victim stands on a stool/chair, and the noose is looped around the neck.
When the time is ready, the stool is kicked away. , This floor should be around 3m by 2m for a one person gallows. , Add a staircase for convenience, or you can keep it as is and use a ladder every time. , You can add two braces from the center of the third post attaching to the other two posts at a 45º angle. ,, If you use longer 5m posts, you can run the posts through the floor of the stand to the ground.
Make sure that they are still attached though. , This will be your trapdoor. , Operation
- The victim stands on the trapdoor of the stand, and the correct length of rope is run around the notch, tied into a noose, and looped over the persons neck.
When the time is right, the lever is pulled, releasing the ratchet, and the persons weight causes the trapdoor to fall.
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