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My latest crossbow
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My latest crossbow

actionbow- Workshop Savvy
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Re: My latest crossbow
Beautiful! is that walnut and hickory?
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Stunning, wish I could do inlays like that
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Work of art. What are the bolts tipped with?
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My latest crossbow
Hi, the stock is beech, the inlays are black walnut, the string is linen with half cockscomb loop bindings, a delrin nut with steel wedge. The draw is 150lbs and the prod is bound as they did in medieval times with hemp. The bolts are 12" tipped with rubber blunts to flat shoot at men in armour (if allowed). Enjoyed making it.
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Re: My latest crossbow
Beautiful work, what do you use to cock the string?
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Re: My latest crossbow
Excellent, work of art!
Did you make the prod yourself? Old leaf spring?
Did you make the prod yourself? Old leaf spring?
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The Prod was made by Andrew Kirkham, Rotherham, he is a medieval blacksmith. I have had a few off him, very good. It is hand drawn. The bolt table is camel leg bone, the back inlay is ox bone and the black markings are stain.
actionbow- Workshop Savvy
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Re: My latest crossbow
Ah, beech was my next guess.
Armor would be a good idea. I wouldn't want to take a hit from those light bolts at 150 lbs pull!
Armor would be a good idea. I wouldn't want to take a hit from those light bolts at 150 lbs pull!
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One thing is for sure, there are some craftsman the hang out here.You my friend are one. Fantastic looker. How many hours building time would you estimate?
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Re: My latest crossbow
Hi, thanks for the compliment. It took about 4 months on and off, buying materials and waiting for the prod to be made. I do enjoy making them. That one is number 5 of 6. I have also made peg and slot crossbows for medieval groups.
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Draw knife , I also like the peg and slot. When I first made one , I had trouble with it just going off when ever it wanted to, not a good experience. Ended up , reshaping the pin guide slightly backwards.Right or wrong ,I don't know but it worked great and everything was predictable .All funnin aside that going off was no fun.I also love the way your guy set up bow when he made it. Using the basturd string should be just a matter of fact. One thing is true, I'm 75, but never a day goes by that I don't learn something.A real great job for, sure.
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Tht's a beauty; love the inlays. Great job!
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Beautiful work, I would love to be able to make something similar, congratulations for your good work.
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Re: My latest crossbow
Hi,
Sorry for late reply.
This crossbow is hand drawn. Put foot in stirrup and pull back.
It works well
Sorry for late reply.
This crossbow is hand drawn. Put foot in stirrup and pull back.
It works well