Sunday, August 14, 2011

Project: Making a crossbow from an old compound bow

I still have my Razor Edge compound bow. Not a bad weapon, but ever since my Liberty 1 arrived, it really only caught dust.

So I had this idea to use it as a part for a home made slingshot crossbow, much like the medieval style rubber powered model I am so happy with.

Took a whole afternoon, but it is now very functional. Medieval style trigger and rolling nut meets modern compound technology! The low letoff (15%) allow very easy trigger pull weights, making the weapon very accurate.



It shoots very well, but it is very ungainly to look at... still. Will make it nicer tomorrow! A video is called for, too.


Posted by The Slingshot Channel at 9:42 PM

43 comments:

  1. PHIL-ROKAugust 14, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    That's dope

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  2. Tosh TogoAugust 14, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I've wondered when you would combine rubber and tensioned wood to utilize the potential of both. Good on you. I look forward to the video. Only, is that an arrow I see? Will it/ Can it shoot ball ammo also? All the best! (first again in posting-- amazing!)

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  3. PHIL-ROKAugust 14, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Did you attach the bow to the plywood using bolts? (no pun intended)

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  4. Opticus SpicusAugust 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Hallo Jörg,
    ich arbeite an einem ähnlichen Teil, habe aber noch ein Problem mit dem "Abzug". Kannst du vielleicht ein größeres pic von dem Bereich einstellen. Bei dir funktioniert das ja sehr gut.
    Viele Grüße aus dem Hunsrück.

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  5. BeanflipAugust 14, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Another fun project Joerg.

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  6. DJ'sAugust 14, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    it looks really cool, jorg. the video should be very interesting just like every other one that you made! :)

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  7. CamilloNAugust 15, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    cool....i would love to see the video

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  8. stinkeyeAugust 15, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Thats sweet

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  9. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    can't wait for a video

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  10. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    best videos ever so excited

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  11. Andrew KAugust 15, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    I can fight zombies with this :)

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  12. RyanAugust 15, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Can't wait for the video! I'd like to see a comparison to the liberty 1

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  13. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 15, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Yes, I used bolts. Just the standard attachment holes for the original bow sight and arrow rest, the bow is unchanged and can be dismounted easily.

    I already compared the Razor Edge with my Liberty 1, here:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aP_gKlQd-s

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  14. Tosh TogoAugust 15, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I misunderstood earlier. I had thought you had incorporated rubber instead of the 'string' of the original compound bow. So we wind up with a compound crossbow instead. Not as innovative as I originally believed but it will be nice to see nonetheless. (also I wasn't first afterall.) :)

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  15. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 15, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Well, I want to convert it to shoot balls in order to compare it with my rubber powered "version".

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  16. PHIL-ROKAugust 15, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Thanks for the reply

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  17. Slingshot WraithAugust 15, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    huh, that sounds like an interesting project :-D

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  18. stipeAugust 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Thanks, Joerg please compare it when finished with sling X bow i was amazed with power reaching energy of .22 Long!!! Btw very nice

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  19. kent pogiAugust 15, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    i like it

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  20. kent pogiAugust 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I like Slingshots

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  21. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    @stipe: Well, this time I hope to exceed the energy of a 7,92 x 51 (NATO). Wish me luck!

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  22. Tosh TogoAugust 15, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Forgive me for correcting you, but the caliber you mentioned is not the NATO round (7,62x51). The one you refer to (7,92x51) is the old WW2 German Sturmgewehr round. But either have bunches of power and it will be interesting to see. All the best!

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  23. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 15, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Ah, I stand corrected. Of course you are right.

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  24. erikAugust 15, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    That's cool:)
    Will be nice to see you shoot with it:)

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  25. WmpyrAugust 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    After watching the TV show The Walking Dead, my respect for the crossbow has increased one hundred times! The crossbow is silent, waterproof, with reusable ammo. Perfect for a Zombie-Apocalypse!

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  26. ChristianAugust 15, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    nice thing o.o i look foreward to the video

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  27. Wil BarnesAugust 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Cool deal.

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  28. Barry4125August 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    awsom cant wait till vid

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  29. As8MaNAugust 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Looks very nice to me!, can't wait for the video :)!

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  30. ArasAugust 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    wow this IS awesome

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  31. Rick O'sheaAugust 15, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Looking forward to the video. Great work as usual.

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  32. Hatz T.August 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Hello Joerg,

    Nice to see that you're still creating all these excellent projects. Keep it up and you know you have our full support from all of us here. Looking forward to the video and take care!

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  33. Lloyd781August 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    So the old bow got a new way to use:D
    Its not not that good to look at
    but i think you will solve that!

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  34. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Nice idea.

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  35. antsarescaryAugust 15, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    that is one way to use an old bow =)

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  36. Marc AlvaAugust 16, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Looks increadible.

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  37. szymonidesAugust 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Like Van Helsing.

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  38. MagAugust 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    That's a very long draw. Be interesting to compare the speed of the projectile to the conventional shooting style.

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    Good job! Wait for your video. Thanks!
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