Medieval composite bows
Hello I search informations about medieval composite bows (for crossbow) : compositions, dimension (length, deepth of different materials...), draw strengh and other interesting/historical things. I'm...
View ArticleMy 2nd crossbow project - german crossbow with cranequin
Different stages of cranequin build: The mechanism: http://radikal.ru/video/7i5QyUvaaWW To be continued...)
View ArticleLillohus crossbow
Does someone has some information/dimensions about Lillohus crossbow. I always find the same plan, but without dimension or more explaination of it.
View ArticleHemp cord and nut drilling?
What's the best diameter hemp cord for binding on the prod and is it best waxed before binding on or after? What is a good method of finding the center of a delrin nut for drilling? This seems such a...
View ArticleBrace Hieght?
Found this in the glossary but can some one explain what the belly side of riser is please! Braced Height (measurement) - Distance between braced bowstring and belly side of riser, measured from the...
View ArticleMaking a tickler
Will i be able to cold bend 10mm mild steel square bar in a vice to make a trigger? Im thinking i could use a length of pipe to slide over to use as a lever
View ArticleBest diameter delrin for nut ?
My build is a 105 lb armex glass prod and string. will 36mm diameter be big enough or should I step up to a 40mm nut. Also will 5mm pins be ok for the tickler and nut. I do intend to side drill the nut...
View ArticleTypical dimensions of late Gothic composite bows
Hi guys, my long term project has reached the point where I am ready to build a composite prod. There is too much info out there (ironically) so I need to narrow things down. Any idea on the typical...
View ArticleWhy the rachet in Greek grastraphetes can hold on the string？
Why the rachet in Greek grastraphetes can hold on the string？ I am afraid the string force on the sliding plate will cause the rachet leave out the teeth rail. Thanks for explanation on my question!...
View ArticleWhy the ratchet in Greek gastraphetes can hold on the string force？
Why the rachet in Greek grastraphetes can hold on the string？ I am afraid the string force on the sliding plate will cause the rachet leave out the teeth rail. Thanks for explanation on my question!...
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Skane Lockbow replica (and making of)
Hello I long time I haven't post something here... So here is one of my first crossbow replica : the Skane Lockbow (Lillohus) here all pictures of the making...
View ArticleChinese carpenter make bed crossbow, earlest repeating crossbow and chu-ko-nu
chu state repeating crossbow (fire two bolts one time) before the chu-ko-nu http://pic.zuojiaju.com/forum/201801/28/101029gmmm22mro7rfmma5.jpg...
View ArticleCrossbow for a 8 year old kid
Hello everyone, long time no see. I'd like to make a kid crossbow for my son who's 8 yo. It's probably not gonna be much more than a toy (or maybe a bit more). Of course, I know all about safety dont't...
View ArticleLinen or Hemp String
I want to make a linen or hemp for current build. The prod is an SB 113 which pulls 190-250#. Where do I get the proper string material and how many strands for this string? I'd say enough strands...
View ArticleMedieval stirrup crossbow
Hello It was sunny today, so I made some pictures of the first crossbow I made... started 4 years ago (then let on the working place for years before I finished some month ago). Ash bow with flax...
View ArticleMoving the nut lugs forward.
Ive read somewhere that moving the lugs/ fingers forward of center on the roller nut helps reduce missfires. 1. Is this true? 2. If so then by how much?
View ArticleBridle length and waxing?
What length of cord should I cut to bind on the prod? What type of wax should I use to wax the bridle? I'm using hemp cord. What size hole should I drill in the the stock. I was thinking 25mm.
View ArticleHow close to original would you go
Right, I'll confess, I am a sinister man. I'm left handed. Medieval bows are right handed, I think they are all right handed but could be wrong in that. If I carve a lefty stock in making a close/exact...
View Articlehorn inlay and veneer
I have been pondering much recently about the antler and buffalo horn inlays the medieval stock makers used and in particular the seemingly complex shoulder pieces around the nut-block. Anyone out...
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