Vintage Backyard Crossbows!

katana · 9th April 2009, 11:02 PM

Hi Gene,
are you expecting a 'Mad Max' apocalyptic type world soon

Is this second crossbow functional....looks great. I am not familiar with the 'spade' type arrangement on the side of the Xbow....what is its function ?
Had considered grinding down a leaf spring...but concerned that heat from grinding would affect the 'temper' ....also would need some sort of 'pattern' so that the prod not only 'flexes' correctly but also has some speed (springy-ness) to give the bolt a fast speed.

Kind Regards David

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9th April 2009, 11:02 PM	#9
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Gene, are you expecting a 'Mad Max' apocalyptic type world soon Is this second crossbow functional....looks great. I am not familiar with the 'spade' type arrangement on the side of the Xbow....what is its function ? Had considered grinding down a leaf spring...but concerned that heat from grinding would affect the 'temper' ....also would need some sort of 'pattern' so that the prod not only 'flexes' correctly but also has some speed (springy-ness) to give the bolt a fast speed. Kind Regards David