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Post by Makoto Pat on Dec 22, 2011 6:09:32 GMT
A couple of years ago I got into swords and was educated here (and there a bit). I also hand carved and tillered a few flat bows. I am putting the fine touches on a 48" hickory boat-paddle flat bow just now. But I have ordered parts (steel prod and stir-up,etc...) to make an old style crossbow. Before those parts arrive while I have a bit of time I am making a practice run crossbow...out of deer antler(lock), some steel pins, flat aluminum (had no flat brass) trigger, red oak prod, and a cherry tiller. I will put some pics in a few weeks. My tools as per usual are non-electrical,,,except now I have a small rotary tool (Dremel) to do some fine detailing and cut out the trigger.
Any advice my sword brothers is always appreciated.
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Post by mechanic403 on Dec 22, 2011 16:49:50 GMT
I built a pump action magazine fed crossbow last year from scratch using hand tools and a dremel as well. I must say, that dremel was a workhorse for that project. What kind of lock system are you thinking of? I did a rotating cam system out of steel but I imagine youll be taking a different approach with the deer antler. Let me know how it goes cheers
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Post by Chris Treichel on Dec 22, 2011 19:29:48 GMT
thearbalistguild.forumotion.com/ you could try this forum... I am currently in the process of building a crossbow and have found some very helpful information here.
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Post by Talon on Dec 22, 2011 19:30:41 GMT
if you're using antler i imagine it will be a traditional nut,ive owned a few crossbows but never made a full size functional one,im looking forward to seeing how it turns out
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Post by Svadilfari on Dec 23, 2011 5:06:29 GMT
If you want a good idea on how to construct an accurate, late medieval/renaissence crossbow, try and find a copy of " The Crossbow" by Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey. It's one of the few good books ever written about crossbows.
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Post by Makoto Pat on Dec 27, 2011 16:21:04 GMT
Thanks everyone.... @ Mechaic: I will be using a dremel. I will also be using personal design based on the design from Arbalist Guild (mostly because I want to use some scrap pieces from other projects...canes mostly). I will once I make a couple of prototypes be looking to become traditional....I try to find a copy of "The Crossbow" @ Talon: I will be using the traditional "roller nut".
I have been working on many things at once and think the next time I build a crossbow I and going to find a good piece of timber for the stock and rip into two and make the inner workings and groove....then rejoin with pegs and glue.
Once again thanks to you all. Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2011 1:27:17 GMT
I found this a long time ago: www.alcheminc.com/crossbow.htmlThey sell parts, but if you scroll down the page you'll find some schematics for different types of locks etc.
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Post by Makoto Pat on Dec 28, 2011 4:25:56 GMT
Thanks KoreanGuy, I have parts from them on the way....real friendly and emails quickly. Truly appreciate it.
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Post by Makoto Pat on Jan 2, 2012 20:28:46 GMT
Hey guys and gals, I have received my tickler and ABS plastic nut....I made a nut out of oak to practice before I use the antler of a white tail deer brought down by my father....I am making two crossbows now. One will be from pieces from Alchem-guys (real nice folks) and one from wood and things I have laying about. I am excited today because for the one powerful hunting model I have order some reclaimed oak, walnut , and cherry from some guys in Kentucky. I love the ideal of re-purposed items especially if they have good history such as being part of a barn and local or at least close to local. One more note I am doing all this in an apartment with non-electrical hand tools mostly....I am using a Dremel. I even use a hack-saw where many would use a jig-saw or scroll saw or a band saw. It may seem extreme but it keeps the noise down and it is a form of exercise/devotion/meditation/therapy. That is physical therapy for my hands. I cannot wait for the lumber...I can make some little things and a cane or two with the scraps....We may not be able to carry a sword everywhere acceptably, but a trendy hand-made gentle-menly walking aid is very much accepted.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2012 4:06:39 GMT
Glad to see the parts worked out, I thought about building a crossbow from their parts but never got around to doing it. Post pics here when you're finished with your build.
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Post by Makoto Pat on Jan 5, 2012 14:00:16 GMT
I am going to use the new camera my wife got from Santa for Christmas to document the process...and then post it. In the up and coming Z-body Apocalypse everyone needs a good crossbow and edged weapon and good bludgeoning tool....and needs to know how to make them...by hand with or without electricity.
My real issue will be locating a safe place to test it after I get all tooled and assembled....I am sadly an apartment dweller for at least two more years. Ans I have been in town for a little over two years,but have not made any friends close enough to say " Hey, can I come over and shoot my crossbow in your yard?" When combined with my cutting practices near the recycle dumpsters....I am pretty close to ostracized by the typical adult. Oh, And the one and only camping/birthday party I was invited to with my family I loaned my Gransfors Bruk carpenter hatchet to the dad that invited me and ended up in the E.R. getting his thumb stitched up. Any way I will post a vid of the initial firing of the X-bow, too. It really is very fun.
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Post by Makoto Pat on Jan 6, 2012 23:05:57 GMT
The agony of suspense!!!! I could be waiting up to three more weeks for the rest of the parts for my crossbow. Meanwhile I am going to attempt to post some pictures of my progress....It has been awhile since I put up any pics. I must revisit the "Stickies". Thank you Tech-folk. Could find the sticky, but here it goes... The planning stage: A bit later .... A bit later still...
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Post by Makoto Pat on Jan 23, 2012 2:01:01 GMT
I am still waiting on my prod and irons...and I used the the first tiller (stock) for knife handles and a few odds-N-ends...plus I was not satisfied with it.....the new one is tremendously better and solid oak. I will post when I get the items afore mentioned.
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Post by Makoto Pat on Feb 17, 2012 0:51:43 GMT
I have now received my parts and even though the wait was much longer than expected I will happily do business again with Alchem, Inc. Mr. Koch is a stand up guy and great communicator. He does what he says as soon as possible. He was gracious in substituting parts and taking care to honest and fair.
However, The work will have to wait for the semester to end and me to travel to the shop of my father because it is more involved than I first thought.
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