ash lath and pin-lock crossbow
Hi everyone, thought I'd post my crossbow build updates here. Plan is for an ash-lath and pin-lock medieval-ish target crossbow
View ArticleAnyone make their own bolts?
I want to make my own bolts, anyone able to offer any advice?
View Articletwo axle mechanism makers/accurate plans?
I am starting to gather materials and parts for my next project and I ideally would like to use a two axle mechanism, I have contacted a very well known UK maker but he will not supply components only,...
View Articlesnakeskin not birch bark on composite bows in medieval period
Hi All, following on from the wooden prod discussions (Wood prod II), this bow (http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/34790) is described as "....snakeskin..." which must...
View ArticleCrossbow accuracy
I have been making and shooting my own crossbows for a while now and was wondering how you can improve the accuracy of crossbows although mine shoots reasonable groups. Does the accuracy, apart from...
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Finish on lashings
So I have lashed on a yew lath with jute twine. The tiller is finished with Danish oil. Should I seal the jute with melted beeswax or should I melt the wax into boiled linseed oil and/or turpentine?...
View ArticleStirrups, how heavy? Design help needed
Really anal questions. The stirrup supplied by my blacksmith is forged from 2mm mild steel and weighs 10oz. I am in process of cleaning/filing/fine finishing. Is the weight in the right ball-park or...
View ArticleCutting delrin straight by hand?
Any tips or tricks i have limited success with a mitre saw with guides but would like to do better L
View ArticleFascinating reconstruction
This link will take you to an article I stumbled over on the reconstruction of a crossbow from components found at ths possible location of the battle of Banockburn. I'd really love the thoughts of...
View Articlefix bolts
Hello, Can anyone tell me how to change 3 vane bolts into two? I do not have a jig so it has to be done by hand.
View Article4 fletch question
Hey all !!! I am thinking about trying 4 fletch and i have a few questions....does the spine of the bolt alignment have any effect? Or can you slap any of the feathers into the groove? And would...
View Article95lb ancient crossbow shot faster than 960lb medieval
Tod's Workshop Medieval Steel Crossbow: 960lb draw weight, bolt weight 67g, bolt speed 184 fps Han Chinese Crossbow 95lb draw weight, bolt weight 64g, bolt speed 175, 179fps without lubrication...
View Articlestarting a 1400's replica
after lots of evenings of reading have decide that the "crossbow of Matthias Corvinus 1489" will be the design that I will be using as a model. 30" tiller, 24-26" bow, 2 axis lock,, well documented and...
View ArticleLate medieval tournament distances?
I found a mention in Payne Galway of typical guild members shooting oyster shells at 50 yds, but cannot find what tournament contestants would be expected to shoot. In the darkest recesses of my mind,...
View ArticleBolt rest
I have nearly finished a 15th century style crossbow with bone bolt table. I have cut a slot for a sliding bolt rest. I have always used bone for the rest but now I'm wondering if I should use antler,...
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How do I tune this
I have finally finished my medieval style build, except for a string and some bolts. I had to make the bolt rest from bone as my antler stock is all too thin. Anyway, the rest is a good tight fit in...
View ArticleNew Medieval just about finished
Except for serving the string and a final snagging, my first medieval is all done. 75lb yew/sinew prod, jute bindings, cow bone, carved antler, water buffalo horn inlays with v-tool engraving filled...
View ArticleChu Ko Nu - repeating chinese crossbow
It's been a long time I haven't been here and years I haven't made crossbows (I've just made bows, my first occupation) Here some pictures about a Chu Ko Nu I've made last years (on the second part of...
View ArticleSkew of tiller
Dear members, I want to determine the skew of stock. on the front side. where should the string touch the stock? when he's behind the rollernut? or at the BH height? I would like to hear...
View Articletiller desgin
hey guys, I would like some tips on the desgin of a tiller. I want a munition grade crossbow. I have a nut of diameter 38mm thickness 25mm I want to use steel side plates. 2-3mm thick. I have a prod...
View Articlereinforcement Pin
hi, i'm making a medieval crossbow. I'm not sure if I should make a reinforcement pin in the front? the prod is 180 lbs. not very powerful. I would like to hear from you.
View ArticleWhat bolts do you use?
For target work with medieval style crossbows, what bolts do you use and/or recommend?
View Articlefinish prod binding
Hey, I'm making a medieval crossbow and have been collecting materials and supplies for a few months now. I want to lashing the prod with hemp rope. I want to finish the hemp with beeswax or...
View ArticleFinish wooden stock
Hey guys, I have my stock ready and want to finish it. I'm making a medieval crossbow. What product do you use to finish the wood? I would like to hear from you
View ArticleTrigger mechanisms
I am planning my next build and could do with some design help for a mechanism. Can anyone point me to (or post) some multi axis designs suitable for an early/mid 16th century crossbow? I am also...
View ArticleMedieval crossbow finished
hey guys, Here's my first crossbow. Prod 160lbs is made by Nick winter. stock is ash wood. Works with a goats foot liver. bolts are 14mm. side plate is milled in.
View ArticleJosef alm in English
I think the Royal Armouries translated josef Alm's European Crossbow Survey into English in 1994 but I can't locate a copy in a library or book shop anywhere. Anyone know where I can get a copy?
View Articlereplacement for baleen?
I believe that baleen is banned as a trade item but I would like to replicate a crossbow from the early 1500s that makes extensive use of baleen as decorative inlays up to 70cm in length. The longest...
View Article330#/7" wood bow
Here is something that might be of interest. This is ment as documentation for reference. A bird-cherry (prunus padus) prod. String: 75 cm Length measured along the bow back: 86 cm Width x thickness:...
View ArticleRoller nut details
[size=19]hey guys,[/size] [size=19]I want to make a rollernut out of antler.[/size] [size=19]I already bought a piece.[/size] [size=19]my question is, are there any pictures of an original roller...
View ArticleHan Dynasty Chinese Crossbow
[size=12]200 B.C. Han dynasty crossbow reconstruction I am looking for anyone interested to help build a 400lb @20"-25" draw length bow for this, as this was the most common specs according to our...
View ArticleBlack inlay
Hey guys, Some crossbows have beautiful black marquetry. I understand that is a paste of glue pigment and Horn. Does anyone know about this? What kind of glue What kind of pigment Does the Horn...
View ArticleDrawing of Crossbow
hey guys, I want to make a replica of one of these crossbows. Does anyone have a drawing with dimensions? Or a CAD drawing? That will be great!
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Bad Antler
Je hey guys, I just want to show that there is a lot of difference in antlers. unfortunately there is only 1 usable of this lot.
View Articleneed help contacting le musee Dauphinois Grenoble
I need to email the French museum service as I would like information on the Lac du Paladru finds. I do not particularly want to phone as I am in the UK and I do not know for sure which museum, or...
View ArticleSkane/Lillohus lockbow information needed
Does anyone have any photos of the Skane lockbow, or a really accurate set of measurements? I have the archaeological drawing (after Alm?) and a set of measures posted here:...
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stirrup dimensions?
hey guys, does anyone have the right size for a stirrup? approximately as in the picture
View ArticleTroubleshooting
Good afternoon all, A few years ago I built a crossbow after stalking this forum and much research. I fired it a few times, but then moved several times and so was never able to fine-tune it. I came...
View ArticleColletiere a Charavines crossbow
Evening! I'd like to make a replica of this crossbow and believe it is 110cm ttt and 3cm wide at centre (according to https://www.bourges1ere.fr/Archeologie.htm) Can anyone add to this, I really need...
View ArticleArab Crossbow
Headsup, crossbow makers. I just discovered this site from Spain. It's a catalog for an exhibit of artifacts from the last Moorish stronghold... the Alhambra in Granada. Take a look, there's a...
View ArticleDigitar prodsc
HI anybody used Digitarc prods with the pins and wheels at the end of the prod How did that work out?? What about shipping to Canada ?? Please let me know what you think...
View ArticleCodex Löffelholz crossbow
Hey guys, I'm planning on making this crossbow. i saw an earlier discussion in this forum. A selfspanning crossbow in the Loeffelholz MS - Page 2 (forumotion.com) they're talking about CAD drawings. do...
View Article400lb Windlass crossbow bolts weight and accuracy shooting high.
I have Windlass Crossbow 400lb which i made myself from English Oak which came from wood used to restore Windsor castle when part got burnt down years ago. Works very well. Got a famous UK crossbow...
View Articlejens sensfelder
Hi, does anyone know how to contact Jens sensfelder? and if he still sells crossbow products?
View Article[solved]Skane/Lillohus crossbow thread
Evening all! I would like to start a thread dedicated to the Skane crossbow. I have been sent a fab set of photos from the museum at Kristianstadt I will need to resize and which I will attempt to...
View Articleprod angle, and lever trigger for sale anyone?
Hi, at what angle should the prod be against the tiller? and does anyone have a medieval style trigger /lever for sale? cant find any on the internet.
View ArticleCocking - how
Ok, so, my Skane lockbow is hopefully getting close to completion. The lath is about 150lb to get to brace point, I have no real idea what final draw weight will be, but over 200lb I should think:...
View ArticleColletiere a Charavines continuing experiment
The archaeologists that first looked at the Colletiere a Charavines crossbow speculated it was a child's bow, as far as I can gather for no other reason than the stock was short and looked to be...
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