ok so I made my first crossbow, it had a 15 inch power stroke (im guessing)I shot 11/32 arrows they are 15 inches long (again im guessing) it has a rolling nut style trigger and i made the bow from red oak backed with linen. It came out to 50 pounds at 20 inches. It has since taken a lot of set and im dissapointed in its performace.
now on to the questions:
i plan opn using leaf springs for the prod, do i have to heat treat the prod fter shaping it?
can i leave it strung? i hope so since it will be ALOT heavier than a bow
what are some good dimensions for bolts?
i have a lathe and a fully stocked wood shop and metal shop so no suggestions are out of question
now on to the questions:
i plan opn using leaf springs for the prod, do i have to heat treat the prod fter shaping it?
can i leave it strung? i hope so since it will be ALOT heavier than a bow
what are some good dimensions for bolts?
i have a lathe and a fully stocked wood shop and metal shop so no suggestions are out of question