Hi to all boys!!! Here I post and descrive my last work, i hope you like it!
My crossbow is 400 pounds of weight. of course Cherry wood. Bone and horn decorations, the most fine decorations are made with powder of bone and glue. of course all the crossbow is hand made, and the iron parts are hand forged ( but not the bow, that is a very accurate metal work in a laboratory, for make a very durable bow) the Ring is hand forge-welded by me, and the internal clockworks and the spring are all hand forged. I use a brass nut, and a secret brass pillow for put on the top the durability and the safety of this powerfull weapon.
Is a crossbow with a spanning belt with spillow! you can reload with no difficult and no damage for the crossbow, and in a very faster way than all the other reloading way.

veri nice crossbow ,congratulations!!

what is the size of the stock and the bow?

It's about 90cm in the stock, and 80cm in the bow. But maybe i want to make the stock shorter, and cut it at 80cm. Or maybe I can shorten it if a buyer is interested in a shorter crossbow.

Very nice work! It has a good classical look to it.



How strong is the prod and what is the draw length?

the draw length is 32cm, and about the prod, what is it? i don't know the correct termins in english! Sorry!

Sorry about that, how much force to draw the prod to 32 cm.



Thanks Todd

Welcome to the forum.

Very nice bow - it glows with skilled craftsmanship. Has a little bit of Ulrich V in it, no?

All in all...There is no detail that I didn't like, it's just fantastic...and clever way to fill in the intricate pattern with bone dust and glue.

the draw length is 32cm, and about the prod, what is it?

Prod = Bow

Todd,

elazzari wrote:My crossbow is 400 pounds of weight.

He mentioned it in the very beginning...*I know, the bow is so awesome that it's possible to get lost in all the eye candy *


So, elazzari,

Where are you originally from?

And you say you are selling this crossbow? If so, you are more than welcome to list it in the Buy/Sell/Trade section >>>here

Regards,

Ivo

Thanks guys, duh I missed the weight in the beginning.



Could you tell us what your string is made of and how many strands?



Todd

Thanks to all! I'm from Vicenza, Veneto, Italy! near Venice.

About strings: I have found this information in a very old document: "Crossbow-smith LAW" about crossbow in the Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia, written in old venetian language. dated 1274. (of course this crossbow is junger, because is 1475, but probably the materials are the same) I use canapa=hemp. with some beeswax, and some grease. NEVER use linen oil (the rope will broke). I use only one rope, in a very long and complex work of pattern, with 80 steps. the string become so big, but the originals are big too. You must make 0,2 steps for every pound of weight of the bow. ok? it's easy!

About the old document, somebody need it? if i can, i publicate it there.

Thanks about the selling information! tomorrow i will put the crossbow, the gothic quiver, four bolts, and the samson belt, in the other section.

Thanks about the selling information! tomorrow i will put the crossbow,
the gothic quiver, four bolts, and the samson belt, in the other
section.

Great, hope it works out for you.

About the old document, somebody need it? if I can, I publicate it there.

That would be great. What file format is it in?

Ivo

Oh, not any format, i write it there in english, but i need some time for translate it Alessio Cenni is the author of the translation from old latin-venetian language! And he write about this in an article of arcosofia.

Ok guys, i hope the transation is correct:

I. I swear on the Holy Gospel of God to say honestly what kind of horn is that the arch, if ibex or other animal. and if I know that some colleagues do not respect this oath to sue the authorities.

II. That everyone works in good faith and without deception.

III. It is not reparations if the old springs of the arch is broken horn. In this case, the arch should be replaced at all because there would be more reliable

IV. From now on it is prohibited to make arches in the goat's horn except to those who have old inventory in the shop

V. No master can repair a crossbow bastard.

VI. If a teacher agrees to repair a crossbow itself must also add its brand, and take responsibility.

VII. No teacher dares to equip her with a crossbow bracket keys and export

VIII. No teacher dares to equip the crossbow with a nut that has not been the reinforcing steel in the frame below

IX. The ribs of the arch should be curved horn with soap and water only with

X No master teniere change the color of the wood for the crossbow before having negotiated the price with the client

XI. Do not use crossbows for other string that is not good because of twine and hemp linen

XII. Each teacher is required to affix his mark on the leaf produced, and on both sull'arcone teniere

XIII. No teacher dares to tie teniere a round arch section said without setting the arc with glue and a tendon scanellum

XIV. Let no one who is not down an arch of two or three cartons, or on the back or elsewhere, unless you have negotiated the price with the client.

XV. It is not a teniere contracts before they are practiced pierced.

XVI. Will be elected from among the masters of this art three supervisors to inspect each lab at least once a month and report any misconduct to occur.

XVII. These supervisors will have to impose fines and required to report any attempt to prevent their inspection in any laboratory balestraio.

XVIII. That no teacher dare say bad words or insults to these supervisors in the conduct of their office.

XIX. What no one, neither Venetian nor stranger dare work of art in Venice crossbow without first registering, swear and state regulations on its own trademark.

XX. That no teacher dares to sell to the same buyer over two crossbows, even through a straw.

XXI. That no stranger dare you come to Venice to work for more than eight days without first registering with crossbows art and swear on the regulations.

XXII. Those who aspire to as a Master balestraio must pay the corporation the amount of entry established.

XXIII. No teacher dares to bring to the market to sell finished crossbows.

XXIV. No teacher dares to work or to work by his apprentices raised arches deteriorated or chipping on the back.

XXV. Every teacher must strive to adapt care to teniere the key, which is positioned properly for the Accommodation includes walnut.

XXVI. That nobody will dare to work with other arts crossbows more than eight days without registering first, take an oath and pay the entry fee.

Venezia 1274

Elazzari;


You bow is very beautiful! I am very much hoping to ask a few questions about it..

First how did you tie in the prod (bow)? I have been trying to find out how crossbows were traditionally tied in for a time now, and have yet to find that information, but, here you are, with yours tied in very nicely!
I am also very interested in how you wove the leather straps over the stirrup? I tried it for the first time last week, and did not do very well. I have more questions, but will save them for later.
I am so pleased to see your work here, and hope we see much more of it.

Take care!

Lightly

Oh, Everything is very easy, but the tie are so difficult to explain for me in Italian, in english is impossible. I need to make a video where i explain that things and send it to you. I will make this on this week. Thanks about the nice words.

Enrico Lazzari.

Thank you, Enrico!

Here are some photos of bows that have come out of our shop:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/swifthoundbows/collections/72157612953644930/

And, here is a set of photos that demonstrates how Geezer taught me to tie in our bows. You will see that we use artificial sinew to cinch up the sides. It looks quite nice, and holds very well, and is distinctive. I still wish to also learn the more traditional way that you have on your bow...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/swifthoundbows/sets/72157622267795263/

I will eagerly wait for your photos!

Thank you very much;;
Lightly