Cross Bows
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This page will be used for several shows. We will be adding on to it as we go. This is a site which I have found in the past which has many interesting plans: http://www.vintageprojects.com/archery-plans.html
The PVC Crossbow was designed by Chris Henry. 3/4'' PVC prod, 2x4 douglas fir stock, 3/16'' steel cable string, 1/2'' doweling and BBQ skewers for the trigger assembly, and lumber banding material for the bolt holder. All told, about $8 in materials. http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/59453/50-lbs-PVC-Crossbow#.VR35ZeE72iE http://www.ted.com/talks/dong_woo_jang_the_art_of_bow_making
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| PVC Crossbow | |
| Finished - Left View |
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| Finished - Right View |
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| Inprocess - Left View |
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| Butt-stock |
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| In process - Right Overview |
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| Bow lashing or 'Bridle' |
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| 'Prod' - detail |
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| Trigger - detail |
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| Bolt Hold-down
and Trigger Assembly |
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| String lifter - detail |
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| Two Crossbows circa 1944 | |
| Modern Crossbows, Popular Mechanics June '44 | |
| Bow Data |
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| Wooden Bow |
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| Stock dimensions
for Wood Bow (Click for large view) |
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| Metal Bow |
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| Stock
dimensions for Metal Bow (Click for large view) |
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| Bow Mounting Detail |
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| Prod mounting Detail |
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| Prod design |
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| Release Plate Detail |
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| Trigger and Nut (Metal Prod) |
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| Nut design (Metal Prod) |
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| Trigger and Nut (Wood Bow) |
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| Nut design (Wood Bow) |
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| Prod dimensions, Pull Cord requirements |
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| String Jig |
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| Cross Section Dimensions |
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| Lemonwood Bow Layout |
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| Mounting spacer |
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| Cocking Lever Construction |
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| Cocking Lever Use |
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| Bolt Design |
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