HomeHi, my name is Robbie and I have an obsession with medieval times that has driven me here. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the first steps I need to take to get started on building a crossbow. I've no clue where to start, but I'm hoping that once I do, I'll be able to get expert at it. Thanks to anyone who helps out!
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Hello, I'm a noob.
RobbieOfSherwood- Fresh Blood
Doesn't mean
I'm new to crossbows
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Todd the archer- Crossbow Junkie
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Welcome, you could start by looking at the plans from Alchem Inc.
http://www.alcheminc.com/plan.gif
Of course you will find lots of info and inspiration on this site as well. If you have any questions there are plenty of good people here who would happy to assist you.
Todd
http://www.alcheminc.com/plan.gif
Of course you will find lots of info and inspiration on this site as well. If you have any questions there are plenty of good people here who would happy to assist you.
Todd
chaz- Crossbow Junkie
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Robbie,
Welcome. You are at the right place, a most facinating place for knowledge of crossbows. Be sure and check out all the info on the home page. You'll find everyone very encouraging and helpful with info. and ideas.
Chaz
Welcome. You are at the right place, a most facinating place for knowledge of crossbows. Be sure and check out all the info on the home page. You'll find everyone very encouraging and helpful with info. and ideas.
Chaz
kenh- Crossbow Junkie
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Read the Glossary listed on the right side of this page, so that when you ask questions you'll use terms that everyone understands.
Decide on a region and period -- 15th century Flemish for example. The look on the New World Arbalest site (also on the right of this page) and study the various tiller profiles that Iolo/Geezer shows there relating to different periods/places, and see what turns you on.
Another place that sells everything you'll need (except the wood for the tiller) is www.slobowcrossbows.com
Read everything in the Medieval section here, and you'll find answers to questions that you did not even know needed to be asked
Decide on a region and period -- 15th century Flemish for example. The look on the New World Arbalest site (also on the right of this page) and study the various tiller profiles that Iolo/Geezer shows there relating to different periods/places, and see what turns you on.
Another place that sells everything you'll need (except the wood for the tiller) is www.slobowcrossbows.com
Read everything in the Medieval section here, and you'll find answers to questions that you did not even know needed to be asked
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