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MrFluffy:
You can buy new lengths of prepared bow cord from any archery supplier fairly easy, they're a consumable item and need changing every few years. Its about time I replaced my recursive bow one as its past five now...

As to the original poster, some interest but not got any immediate plans to construct one. They can be a big lary when shooting outside with them, as if you miss, the bolt can bounce back up off the ground and end up in unfortunate places...

Darren:
What's the bow made from, Ally?

Ally can snap with fatigue and when it does the half length flies backwards with great force.

Fit a modern fiberglass bow instead, they just crumple slowly.

I have two crossbows, one I made in school, metal in metal work and the stock in woodwork.
Imagine that today, 15/16 yr olds making weapons in school !!!

johnbaz:

--- Quote from: Darren on November 17, 2010, 12:31:22 PM ---What's the bow made from, Ally?

Ally can snap with fatigue and when it does the half length flies backwards with great force.

Fit a modern fiberglass bow instead, they just crumple slowly.

I have two crossbows, one I made in school, metal in metal work and the stock in woodwork.
Imagine that today, 15/16 yr olds making weapons in school !!!

--- End quote ---

Hi Darren

One of the bows is a very strong type of dural and the other is fibreglass..

I don't actually use them (swore never to shoot them again after the last episode :loco:  )


You're right, i can't imagine the powers that be letting even the teachers make anything like a crossbow today!!


Cheers, John :thumbup:

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