Thought I would kick it off with some progress pics of the crossbow I've been working on to go with the trigger mech I posted some time ago. I finally have had some time in the man cave to devote myself to this weapon. As I work away from home this is a very rare commodity, so It's been nice to string a few days together.
![New rig starting to take shape 2011-111](https://i.servimg.com/u/f48/16/98/96/54/2011-111.jpg)
Timber is 2 pieces of Tasmanian Oak
![New rig starting to take shape 541235](https://2img.net/u/3311/10/40/86/smiles/541235.gif)
![New rig starting to take shape 2011-112](https://i.servimg.com/u/f48/16/98/96/54/2011-112.jpg)
![New rig starting to take shape 2011-113](https://i.servimg.com/u/f48/16/98/96/54/2011-113.jpg)
![New rig starting to take shape 2011-114](https://i.servimg.com/u/f48/16/98/96/54/2011-114.jpg)
![New rig starting to take shape 2011-115](https://i.servimg.com/u/f48/16/98/96/54/2011-115.jpg)
![New rig starting to take shape 2012-010](https://i.servimg.com/u/f48/16/98/96/54/2012-010.jpg)
![New rig starting to take shape 2012-011](https://i.servimg.com/u/f48/16/98/96/54/2012-011.jpg)
The prod is an Alchem 130lb and the shape fits the style of bow nicely. I assembled it today for a test shoot before I start to get carried away with detailing, sanding, polishing and timber finish. Turns out my sear faces were slightly out and it would not take the string under load!
![New rig starting to take shape 186986](https://2img.net/u/3311/10/40/86/smiles/186986.gif)
![New rig starting to take shape 122272](https://2img.net/u/3311/10/40/86/smiles/122272.gif)
Trigger still needs a few minor tweaks just to get it a little more crisp as well as some other minor make overs
here and there but all in all a pleasing start to the new year. Once I have it at completion I will ditch the phone camera and take some proper pictures . Probably a couple more weeks as I'm away next week
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