In this article, the Wizard will tell us how to make a crossbow from plywood. For those who want to repeat the product, the master places links to templates of almost every detail. To make a crossbow he needed the following
Tools and materials:
- Plywood (20 mm and 15 mm);
-Fasteners;
-Roulette;
- Joiner's glue;
-Pencil;
-Pliers;
-Hammer;
-Hand saw;
-Drill;
-Drill;
-Bit;
- Electric jigsaw;
-Hand saw;
-Band-saw;
-Hand saw;
-Sandpaper;
-Cable;
-Bicycle brake handle:
-Rubber;
-Rasp;
Step One: Pen
First, the master prints a template on paper. According to the template, cuts a handle from 20 mm plywood. Processes the handle with a rasp and sandpaper.
He makes a file on the handle with a file, as in the photo. They are needed to fix the gum.
Below is a link to the pen template.
Part_A_Handle.pdf
Step two: connecting strip
Cut and fasten the connecting bar to the handle.
Link to the template.
Part_B_Base_And_Fingerguard.pdf
Step Three: Protect
Cut and screw the bar, which will protect your fingers from a gum break or an unsuccessfully launched arrow.
Step Four: Trigger
The master uses a bicycle brake handle as a trigger. Files mount. Drill a hole. Screws the trigger to the handle.
Makes a castle of plywood.
Template.
Part_C_Trigger_And_Cable_Support.pdf
Cut and fasten the part to support the cable.
Step Five: Gum
Fastens an elastic band.
Step Six: Guide
Makes and secures the boom guide.
Template.
Part_D_Arrow Support.pdf
Seventh step: support
Cuts and bolts a support on a hand to a crossbow.
Part_E_Arm_Support.pdf
Step Eight: Gain
For strength, tightens the reinforcing part.
The crossbow is ready.
The whole process of making a crossbow can be seen in the video.