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    An old ilistrated guide to building a crossbow.

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    Basilisk120

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    An old ilistrated guide to building a crossbow.

    Post by Basilisk120 on Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:40 am

    Found this site about building a crossbow. Not sure who has seen this before but hey, might inspire someone to build something cool.
    http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2006/08/01/build-a-hunters-crossbow/?Qwd=./MechanixIllustrated/12-1953/crossbow&Qif=crossbow_0.jpg&Qiv=thumbs&Qis=XL#qdig
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    Re: An old ilistrated guide to building a crossbow.

    Post by Pavise on Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:23 pm

    Unfortunately the introductory first sentence of that old article does more to discredit the crossbow than anything else. We all know that a crossbow does not imitate the rifle in such ways, but of course our detractors have run with those foolish words ever since, and we're still fighting for the truth and our rightful place in "archery".

    Otherwise, yes, the article does provide some stimulous to anyone seeking to make a simple, yet functional crossbow, and after making one like it they might be inspired to make something better; which I suggest this forum is all about.

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    Re: An old ilistrated guide to building a crossbow.

    Post by Ivo on Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:13 am

    Nice find, there are a few more jewels like this one floating around the net...just as Pavise has mentioned and many more others also noticed and expressed that the prelude to the actual construction guide simply sucks Smile ...and the construction guide itself is sorta outdated>>> but there are more out there, so good hunting fellas! Very Happy



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    Re: An old ilistrated guide to building a crossbow.

    Post by Basilisk120 on Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:56 am

    Yeah I like how they gloss over making the prod.



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    Re: An old ilistrated guide to building a crossbow.

    Post by Regerald on Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:48 pm

    This old-time weapon has the hitting power and accuracy of a modern
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    Good example how to overdo overestimating Smile
    Also, looks like some pages are missing.. Or is there everything?
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    Re: An old ilistrated guide to building a crossbow.

    Post by Basilisk120 on Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:43 am

    I think it is everything, its just a very condensed tutorial. Makes it look easy if it glosses over the difficult parts



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    Mechanix Illustrated crossbow!

    Post by Geezer on Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:38 pm

    Arrrgh! Not the dreaded Mechanix Illustrated crossbow! I had one of these to work on... mostly the customer wanted a new string, in my earliest days of selling crossbows. Upside.... they actually work. Downside, they dont work all that well, and yes, the text extolling the gun-like virtues of the crossbows do us crossbow-mavens a serious disservice. Ah well, the calumnies were already in place then and continue today. Meanwhile I guess I'd better get back to making my 'silent 30-30 equivalent evil, black-handed agent of the Devil machines..... Grrrr.
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