Hi, i am a bowmaker from British Columbia. So far i've made well over a hundred bows of various materials and styles, and lately got the bug to try crossbows. It's a natural step considering i've been making my bows shorter and shorter over the last year or so. I've got 3 prods of sinew-backed yew waiting for their 2nd application of sinew, and waiting for a stock, so that gives me time to learn as much as i can. This forum seems very informative and i am glad i found it!
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hello from BC
radius- Fresh Blood
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I'm new to crossbows - Posts : 3
Join date : 2011-09-09
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hello from BC
radius- Fresh Blood
Doesn't mean
I'm new to crossbows - Posts : 3
Join date : 2011-09-09
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Re: hello from BC
fresh blood...and still very new to crossbows
Todd the archer- Crossbow Junkie
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Re: hello from BC
Welcome, any particular style of crossbow you are going to build, medieval I suppose?
Todd
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Re: hello from BC
Hi radius,
Glad to see your registration went through well (at last
).
Welcome to the forum! I'm with Todd, Don't be a stranger ...whatever is on your mind, medieval or modern, all is welcome.
Ahoy, mate!![hello from BC 204712](https://2img.net/u/3311/10/40/86/smiles/204712.gif)
Ivo
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Welcome to the forum! I'm with Todd, Don't be a stranger ...whatever is on your mind, medieval or modern, all is welcome.
Ahoy, mate!
![hello from BC 204712](https://2img.net/u/3311/10/40/86/smiles/204712.gif)
Ivo
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Re: hello from BC
thanks guys!
i won't be a stranger. Yeah, for now i want to build medieval crossbows but weighted for hunting. I'm into steel-working and woodworking, so this should be a blast.
um...where do i start?
i won't be a stranger. Yeah, for now i want to build medieval crossbows but weighted for hunting. I'm into steel-working and woodworking, so this should be a blast.
um...where do i start?
Basilisk120- Moderator
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Age : 45
Location : Arizona
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Re: hello from BC
Hey and welcome to the site. Beautiful country in BC, spent some time up there, it was lots of fun.
For insperation I like looking at New World Arbalest
They have some good stuff there and Iolo's First book of Crossbows is always a fun read. If you poke around the site they have posted some some pics of their, well Lightly's, work in progress.
There are a lot of different styles so just keep you eye's open for one that suits your fancy. And if you have any question about they just ask.
For insperation I like looking at New World Arbalest
They have some good stuff there and Iolo's First book of Crossbows is always a fun read. If you poke around the site they have posted some some pics of their, well Lightly's, work in progress.
There are a lot of different styles so just keep you eye's open for one that suits your fancy. And if you have any question about they just ask.