Making a stirrup
how do you finish your stirrup after putting four bends in a piece of flat bar do you just but the ends up so the stirrup is not jointed in between the bridle bindings? Overlap them? Im planning on...
View ArticleSide plates and axle pin?
I want my next build to have side plates. What's the best method of attaching an axle pin? I'm thinking of threading one side with a 4mm tap then screwing a mild steel 4mm bolt through sticking out...
View Articlehow do I finish a mixed material tiller
The tiller on my crossbow is of bone, horn, antler and apple-wood with a painted foliage effect. I was going to use a spar varnish but is that actually a good choice - my normal finish of choice is a...
View ArticleDimension help
I ordered 2 of the Alchem replacement prods for a Powermaster I bought with an aluminum prod. My first idea was to replace the aluminum prod AND make a clone of the powermaster to use the second prod....
View Articleman made material for reinforced socket
I am new to this forum . I have become interested in medieval crossbow since I have got Horenbogen armbrust book in my hands. Now I am thinking to make my own medieval crossbow. I have study some...
View ArticleSteel prod on a crossbow
Hello everyone ! I got my new forge ready and I'd like to make a new crossbow with a steel prod. I was able to put my hands on a decent springsteel (5160) from a semi-truck leafspring blade... they are...
View Articlecan you point me in the direction of a post on nut-making
I have tried a site search, an advanced search and a google search; I am trying to find the post Geezer (I think) suggested using a threaded bolt insert to strengthen the construction of a roller-nut....
View Articlemaking a reproduction of a 15th century cranequin
hello all I have made a cranequin, you can check it out here: http://www.companie-of-st-george.ch/cms/?q=en/making-reproduction-late-15th-century-cranequin best wishes Jokum
View Articlebest way of spanning a 200+lb bow
My bow lath is currently over 200lb draw weight and before I order the metalwork from the blacksmith, what do you consider the best way to span such a heavy bow?
View Articlebirch bark covering
Hi Everyone, I have made a yew and sinew lath and have covered the sinew in birch bark. I am going to paint the lath with acrylics (oils are a bridge too far). Is it a good idea to cover the belly of...
View ArticleSeal lath bindings, what to use?
I was intending to use hemp twine to lash the prod to the tiller on my current project, but, are sisal or jute viable alternatives? I have read Mac's thread from 2012, but what is the best...
View ArticleSafely un stringing / stringing powerful Medieval replica crossbow
Hi , I wonder if any member could give me some advice on how to safely string and un string my 200 lb Medieval replica crossbow I've watched a number of tutorials on Youtube and un stringing it was...
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can you ID this crossbow?
Hi Guys, I found this image on a well known clipboarding site, can anyone identify it? I'd love to see photos of the rest of it.
View ArticleKnottelarmbrüste or other wooden crossbows
OK, so I am in need of a new project (in an effort to avoid building a composite bow- I am an excellent procrastinator) and would like to continue learning as much as I can about early wooden...
View ArticleYew Composite prod:help needed
Hi there I am new to posting in this forum but have used it in previous builds. I am looking to build crossbow prod useing Yew and sinew only. Horn seems too time consuming. I would like to follow a...
View ArticleSteel crossbow prods
Hi Having trouble finding a prod steel prod here in Canada Talked to a local spring shop and they have blank springs with no hole in the center the small sizes they have are 1/4" thick x 2 " wide...
View Articlehelp with patterns for my 'bow
Hi Guys, So, I am at a loss about how to paint my crossbow lath. It is currently wrapped in birch bark. I have seen the historia vivens 1300 reproductions and the viking sword thread on gothic...
View ArticleBinding a prod in leather?
what type of thread is best to use when binding the prod in leather? Any tips on how to go about the entire process would be welcome.
View Articlemounting sideplates
Hi-- working on my first crossbow-planing on using brass sideplates Were they mounted with wood screws on both sides or bolts through the wood to the other side ?? Thanks Sydney
View ArticleGoats foot leaver design
Hello guys, this is my first post here but I have been hanging around here for quite some time. With the valuable information gleaned here I have three crossbows under my belt. I am wanting to build a...
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