A crossbow is a type of small arms that acts like a bow and arrow. No special permission or registration is required to purchase and use the crossbow. Making such a weapon from wood will not be difficult for connoisseurs of carpentry.
Where to start making a crossbow
Before proceeding with the independent manufacture of a crossbow, you should decide on the device of this type of weapon. Its main structural elements are: a trigger mechanism, a bowstring, a bow with a bowstring, a sight, a tension mechanism and a wooden base, which is commonly called a stock.
Of course, a do-it-yourself crossbow will be very different from the factory one in design. But the principle of operation will be the same. First you need to make the base of the crossbow. The base is the main element of such a weapon. It can be made from wood species such as birch or walnut. The thickness of the workpiece must be at least three centimeters. After creating the blank, you will need to project the shape of the future base onto it, and then cut it out.
As for the bow itself, you can use arcs from an old sports bow (if you have one) to make it. To connect the stock of the crossbow and the bow, you will need to connect the bow to the base. However, you can use another option. It involves the manufacture of a metal frame. The bed and bow will be located on it.
How to make a bowstring
The bowstring should not have a high degree of elongation. Otherwise, a homemade crossbow will very quickly cease to perform its functions. So, the best material for creating a bowstring will be lavsan or fastflight. Wrap the threads by pulling them between the nails. Don't forget to make the loops for the bowstring. Pulling the bowstring will not work without a stirrup, which in turn can be made of steel wire or cable.
Attach one end of the cable or wire to the base of the crossbow. And at the other end, fix the handles. You will also need to adjust the tension level of the bowstring after fixing it. This can be done directly on the crossbow.
Trigger and arrows
After adjusting the bowstring tension, you can proceed to the manufacture of the trigger. A wooden lever will act as such a mechanism, which will need to be carefully built into the crossbow. Then you need to mount the sighting device. Flies can be used for a mechanical sight.
Arrows for a homemade crossbow can be made from ordinary boards, and then planed. If you want the arrows to be strong, you should not drive nails into them. Otherwise, the arrow may break upon reaching the target.
