I have always been facinated with the crossbow, and have been a long time fan of David Watson and Ralph Payne Gallwey. It has always been a dream of mine to own a working 15th century military crossbow with a windlass. The heavier the better, I would to find a working reproduction with a heavy prod and draw weight of 1000lbs or so. I know this is a bit of a stretch, forgive the pun, but if anyone has any idea on who could make such a beast please drop me a line.
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jbc98k- Fresh Blood
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Hi jbc98k,
This here, is your man...
http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/crossbows/windlass-crossbows.htm
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Ivo
This here, is your man...
http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/crossbows/windlass-crossbows.htm
Welcome to the forum
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hey and welcome.
Ah man and I thought I was going to be the cool guy to mention Tods Stuff.
Those Windlass crossbows are sweet.
Ah man and I thought I was going to be the cool guy to mention Tods Stuff.
Those Windlass crossbows are sweet.
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Well gentlemen thank you so much for the tip on Tod's stuff. It looks like I might have to pick up that crossbow I always wanted. Its amazing he has exactly what I was looking for! Since I am on a role does anyone make a true composite prod crossbow to reproduce the crossbow of the 14th and 13th centuries? Thanks so much for help and the site.
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Well since you're on a roll, I'll roll with you.
Go to the above link again and in the orange side panel(on the left side of Todd's site) and look for a composite prod crossbow. I think he has it. Might want to drop him a note asking about that prod, but knowing Todd - it should be as legit as it gets.
Ivo
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Go to the above link again and in the orange side panel(on the left side of Todd's site) and look for a composite prod crossbow. I think he has it. Might want to drop him a note asking about that prod, but knowing Todd - it should be as legit as it gets.
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It looks like the composite bow is actually a "composite" bow - a steel bow dressed to look like the real thing.
jbc, a few folks on here have asked about/contemplated making a composite prod, but as far as I've seen the technique and expense have kept them from being available. I'd sure love to own one if they ever went commercial, too!
jbc, a few folks on here have asked about/contemplated making a composite prod, but as far as I've seen the technique and expense have kept them from being available. I'd sure love to own one if they ever went commercial, too!