How to Easily Make a Powerful Crossbow From an Old Saw

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @rosiemason-rk4cm
    @rosiemason-rk4cm 10 месяцев назад +112

    People who make content like this usually have a fully-equipped workshop full of lathes, milling machines etc. so well done for doing this using hand tools - I'm very impressed!

    • @bobkelly2447
      @bobkelly2447 7 месяцев назад +5

      Agreed ! and knowledge to build the thing a bit better !because they have been doing it longer.... this was not a put down of the posters ability it was meant to help improve his crossbow he did a great job using just hand tools I doubt I could do better, but that is not the point, improving the crossbow in the way I described will make it faster and more reliable. I do have a fully equipped workshop for both wood and metal... and I have built crossbows several times and I know what makes them work better. but I don't make videos ! so I help these builders by telling them where they can improve their crossbow.... I know I am not perfect and I don't need you to tell me I am not.... have a nice day !

    • @secxnd_self
      @secxnd_self 6 месяцев назад +2

      I’m trying it with a saw, drill, sandpaper and a dream😂

    • @bigbad6983
      @bigbad6983 5 месяцев назад +3

      l had an old crossbow with an aluminium bow, which snapped. The company that made it was out of buisness so l couldn't buy a replacement. l ended up making one out of a Hi Lux leaf spring using an angle grinder and a hand held belt sander. lt turned out better than the original.

    • @natthachainakrab9105
      @natthachainakrab9105 4 месяца назад

      ❤I agree with you too.🎉🎉🎉

    • @natthachainakrab9105
      @natthachainakrab9105 4 месяца назад

      ​@@bobkelly2447🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @hillmac376
    @hillmac376 8 месяцев назад +19

    Brilliant work. The trigger mechanism is amazing. Well done.

  • @stevebramblet7192
    @stevebramblet7192 7 месяцев назад +14

    Thanks for making this without music. 👍 Awesome vid and much care taken in hand-crafting a crossbow! Now if I can only find an "old saw" like that haha

  • @steelcityriddims
    @steelcityriddims Год назад +127

    Awesome work. Super impressed with the trigger mechanism.

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  Год назад +11

      Thank you my friend 👍🤝

    • @natthachainakrab9105
      @natthachainakrab9105 4 месяца назад

      ​@@makeitlikenewI like to howto the Trigger 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @patriotsofazerbaijan6070
      @patriotsofazerbaijan6070 22 дня назад

      @@makeitlikenew Everything is clear. Excellent, just give me the dimensions please.

    • @spacewalker3659
      @spacewalker3659 12 дней назад

      do you think the trigger would work if i made one like that but out of plywood? cuz i dont have the equipment to work with metal like that

  • @iamyourfan9729
    @iamyourfan9729 11 месяцев назад +8

    Stunning craftsmanship on that trigger design!

  • @IvanSpike13
    @IvanSpike13 7 месяцев назад +6

    Обалденно , очень понятно. Пошагово и несложно!) Спасибо Вам

  • @Steve91694
    @Steve91694 Год назад +48

    Totally agree with everyone who loved the trigger, very impressive, especially by hand- this would've taken hours upon hours. Great job!

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  Год назад +4

      Thank you my friend 👍🤝

    • @Nail332
      @Nail332 10 месяцев назад +2

      Курок хороший но не для мощного арбалета, я делал на подобие такого же спускового механизма и у меня не хватало сил нажать на курок так как плечи у меня были от рессоры легковой машины, потом я переделал курок, на трущиюся часть поставил подшипник и тогда все щаработало

  • @carlosmortiz8354
    @carlosmortiz8354 8 дней назад +1

    ¡¡BESIDES EVERYTHING AWESOME DONE, WHAT'S REALLY DISTINCTIVE ABOUT THIS CROSSBOW IS THE IRON SIGHTS UPGRADE!!! GOD BLESS & THANK YOU FOR SHOWING

  • @gabocaavelon7758
    @gabocaavelon7758 10 месяцев назад +11

    I love this video because you don't work with million dollar machines, you do everything with your own hands,
    like me when I was young

    • @ORIGINAL_SHADOW_TAKER
      @ORIGINAL_SHADOW_TAKER 7 месяцев назад

      Then what is your need for watching how to make homemade crossbow?

    • @Springbonnie85-d9z
      @Springbonnie85-d9z 3 месяца назад +2

      @@ORIGINAL_SHADOW_TAKERmaybe some people like just watching and not building ever think of that

  • @tiberiusstaicu7853
    @tiberiusstaicu7853 Год назад +8

    how to "easily" do this , says the master craftsman , who made this beauty , great work !

  • @oldbonesbushcraftrodjackso474
    @oldbonesbushcraftrodjackso474 Месяц назад +1

    I love the old style trigger mechanics very cool .AWESOME JOB .

  • @SleepyBoBos
    @SleepyBoBos 14 дней назад

    I hope people appreciate the knowledge and craftsmanship displayed here. Love the drill-lathe!

  • @jondennert
    @jondennert 18 дней назад +2

    when youre chiselling out the space for the trigger mechanism save yourself some trouble and drill out as much as you can but keep your drilled spaces inside your marked area then chisel out the little waste left over and clean up the edges with your chisels itll save a lot of time and be easier to clean up

  • @Johny40Se7en
    @Johny40Se7en Год назад +22

    6:30 It's understandable why that's one of the most replayed parts of this video. That is a sweet mechanism you've created there fella, fair play. Lovely end result. And 11:13 that is a cool way of highlighting the grains in the wood 😳😊
    Just curious about the approximate range that this fires an arrow to?

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  Год назад +5

      Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked the result.
      In the video, I am shooting from 10 meters, but this crossbow can shoot at 30 meters. Thank you and good luck

  • @acawap
    @acawap 11 месяцев назад +4

    this is so cool. We clearly have different definitions of "easily" though!

  • @DaveDexterMusic
    @DaveDexterMusic 6 месяцев назад +4

    I was wincing like hell at so many nails, but can't deny this is damn pretty and well-machined.

  • @clemgreen7575
    @clemgreen7575 10 месяцев назад +2

    Brilliant improvisation with a couple of hand tools

  • @mickymouse1232
    @mickymouse1232 Год назад +3

    I LIKE THAT " -- WELL DONE -- THUMBS UP "

  • @davidbrown9914
    @davidbrown9914 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the lesson in simplistic EXCELLENCE !! Job well done sir. Do carry on.

  • @TheToddFather1969
    @TheToddFather1969 10 месяцев назад +2

    I enjoyed this video. Very informative and a good use of scrap metal and lumber.

  • @kerem3178
    @kerem3178 10 месяцев назад +2

    great video ty for tutorial greetings from turkey best country

  • @garyalensr
    @garyalensr 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing skills my friend. You made an awesome looking xbow

  • @karljoe1733
    @karljoe1733 11 месяцев назад +2

    very impressive, I enjoyed watching this video. After the watch I thaught I could try one straight away.

  • @ultrarb3705
    @ultrarb3705 Год назад +2

    Made with simple tools found in most garages. Great job

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  Год назад +1

      Yes, you are right, and this is exactly what I wanted to convey to the audience. Many things have the right to a new life

  • @peterpitre9736
    @peterpitre9736 11 месяцев назад +5

    I came here just for the trigger. Nice

  • @acunxkicau903
    @acunxkicau903 10 месяцев назад +2

    Very good job ❤ Power Crossbow

  • @liudmylabohdan2565
    @liudmylabohdan2565 Год назад +6

    I love your videos. Each project is better and better.

  • @valentinodestefano6307
    @valentinodestefano6307 Год назад +6

    Great video. Did you make plans of the pieces and their dimensions? And if you made them, it would be very helpful if you put them in the description.

  • @paulworgan6599
    @paulworgan6599 9 месяцев назад +2

    I really admire people who have skills like this because I'm hopelessly impractical.

  • @kajbyman3006
    @kajbyman3006 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video,thank's.Will make one too..Maybe a bit easier with mill and lathe..

  • @Всегопонемногушагзашагом

    Очень понятно все по полочкам спасибо вам, лайк и подписка желаю удачи❤

  • @StonedDragon-kj1di
    @StonedDragon-kj1di 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice bow

  • @GabrielSăndiță
    @GabrielSăndiță 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wow its awsome 😮

  • @666toysoldier
    @666toysoldier 10 месяцев назад +5

    When I was in high school (class of '69) it was pretty common for someone in shop class to make a crossbow.

    • @mmagnusol
      @mmagnusol Месяц назад

      From either Popular Mechanix or Popular Science plans. I did that!

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom 11 месяцев назад +2

    Incredible build!

  • @wong4728
    @wong4728 10 месяцев назад +2

    Cruel treatment to 🍎 good treatment to apple eat it. Nice video.

  • @Україна-с7п
    @Україна-с7п Год назад +3

    Спусковий механізм неперевершений!!! Ви хороший майстер!!! 😊

  • @UtolLegazpi
    @UtolLegazpi 5 месяцев назад

    The final result of your creation is magnificent and i love it ill go make my self one too

  • @Iazzaboyce
    @Iazzaboyce 8 месяцев назад +3

    Very good - I think it's better to drill pilot holes for screws in this kind of work.

  • @chrisferguson7549
    @chrisferguson7549 8 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome job

  • @bobbyb4242
    @bobbyb4242 Месяц назад +1

    Great craftmanship,💯💯💯 Correct me if I'm wrong,but I'm am pretty certain that heard a German Shepherd in the background 😅

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nicely made

  • @DaniloGMatiasPolanco
    @DaniloGMatiasPolanco 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice job I like this

  • @paulofigueiredo4578
    @paulofigueiredo4578 12 дней назад

    👏👏👏👏 perfect art. 🙏

  • @axerxes3981
    @axerxes3981 11 месяцев назад +2

    Festinating. Nice job. Thanks for sharing!! Ax

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos 2 месяца назад +1

    Pretty cool.

  • @Hehhan126
    @Hehhan126 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent craftsmanship

  • @eastoforion
    @eastoforion Год назад +2

    very lovely mechanism!

  • @Matthews_Tools
    @Matthews_Tools Год назад +1

    Really great work! How punctual?

  • @adaddonwh.4061
    @adaddonwh.4061 Год назад +2

    Next step: transform to compound crossbow, good job bro

  • @bobkelly2447
    @bobkelly2447 Год назад +19

    1. the trigger mech needs to be epoxied in place on both sides to give rigidity to the stock and restrict it's movements.
    2. the bow striength is abismal... you can use another bow just like it lashed to the original bow to double it's striength ( if you can cock it with one hand it is just a toy!) (if it takes all your striength with both arms it is at the bottom end of real cross bow power) and a bit less bow in the bow will result in a faster bolt( so it pushes the bolt a bit longer !)
    3. the stock bulge at the forward hand rest needs to be longer and deeper to keep your fingers away from the bow string.... you will only make the mistake of getting your fingers hit by the string once ! ( ask me how I know ! it really hurts !)
    4. good idea on the burning finish on the stock but now add lots of motor oil to the stock
    as a preservative.
    ... your trigger mech. is great but should be rivited together as there is alot of force there and it can twist the plates and jam the trigger...(thrust washers are also a good idea for the pivot points)
    I made my bow out of 1" PVC pipe with a 1/2" piece of pipe inside it and it is a very strong bow.... the string/cable should rest on top of the bow arms creating less drag on the stock and more speed for the bolt. a cross bow done right, is just as accurate as a rifle, has a flat trajectory for the range you will shoot at. and hits hard enough to sink the bolt 3"~6" into a tree.... which means it will go through a Deer or Human. their great for home defence ! because their silent, hit extremally hard and do not require gunpowder or a license.
    All in all a very nice build..... make another one with a PVC bow, it will surprise you i am sure!

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  Год назад +9

      Thank you for the constructive criticism and great advice for the future I think I will make a crossbow out of a pvc pipe someday and will listen to your advice in the future If you have any advice on my other works, I will be happy to hear your opinion, good luck.

    • @JeremyBertram-nd3wj
      @JeremyBertram-nd3wj Год назад +4

      ​@@makeitlikenewI made almost the same thing once. Your trigger was astronomically better than mine but I used a leaf spring from a truck for my bow. It's hard to pull back (hence my tough ass trigger). Try a leaf spring next time instead of a saw blade. You'll like the power.

    • @Ram-hk8ox
      @Ram-hk8ox 9 месяцев назад +1

      could you post a video of your bow? it sounds great

    • @rivencraft1734
      @rivencraft1734 7 месяцев назад +1

      That last point depends heavily on where you live. In my country a crossbow is legally classified as a firearm.
      Second I wouldn't want to use a crossbow in a house because while it'll kill, it won't kill as quickly or as maneuverable as a machete, baseball bat or similar.

    • @bobkelly2447
      @bobkelly2447 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@rivencraft1734 that is unfortunate ! but think again if you think a hand tool will kill quickly in most cases it will not. it totally depends on the situation and your luck/skill at getting the implement to target. beating something to death is not fast and easy nor should it be. but if we are talking home defence there is one thing that has proven itself superior to all other forms through the ages...a gun ! in countries where it is illegal for such things to be possessed you are left to rely on the goodness of mankind not to invade your home....and that is foolish. I made this comment to help the poster to see where he can improve the design to make the crossbow better, i am sorry some people took that as criticism
      but some people always will look for the worst in others . it would be a great thing if we could all try to help one another instead of bitch at one another.... but I suppose that is the nature of man a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.... using a crossbow in a house is indeed risky I agree
      but if you have nothing else but a bat it's a better choice !....
      and if it's a home invasion scenario, a bit more pain is inconsequential.
      i do not think being nice to thieves will help anyone, the only thing they respect is the fear of death.

  • @jefersonmeira6502
    @jefersonmeira6502 Год назад +2

    Rapaz, ficou excelente, olha esse tiro firme, é uma obra prima

  • @themightypen1530
    @themightypen1530 23 дня назад +3

    I would submit that any crossbow that you can draw back using only two fingers is not "powerful". Nice toy bro.

  • @edwardchance2543
    @edwardchance2543 Год назад +3

    Thanks for sharing subscribed great video

  • @andreykotovsky
    @andreykotovsky 12 дней назад +1

    I think its not really "powerful" in terms of crossbows, but its not a bad thing. I thinks this is like modern analogue to a hunting crossbow from history books. It had light draw weight, but was succesfully used for hunting

  • @DIYCraft636
    @DIYCraft636 7 месяцев назад +2

    The gun is so big and beautiful

  • @seewaage
    @seewaage Год назад +2

    Totally cool project!

  • @THACOLaoCai
    @THACOLaoCai 5 месяцев назад +1

    very interesting. your video is very good

  • @이이-n4z8y
    @이이-n4z8y Год назад +2

    Well done

  • @damnnyou8280
    @damnnyou8280 10 месяцев назад +111

    How to Easily? Really bruh easily

    • @Tex81024
      @Tex81024 9 месяцев назад +17

      I mean its easier than hand filing the whole thing

    • @davidbuehler5627
      @davidbuehler5627 9 месяцев назад +23

      Working with basic tools is a very important skill to have. My son is 10 years old and we have already started.
      It’s never too late. Some people may find a life long passion/ hobby.

    • @Roentgium
      @Roentgium 8 месяцев назад +13

      None of these techniques and tools he uses are really that hard to use. Yes this may take a fair amount of time but the actual skill level required isn’t that of a master carpenter or whatever.

    • @Jinnseng
      @Jinnseng 6 месяцев назад +4

      what part exactly isn’t easy ?

    • @spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272
      @spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272 5 месяцев назад +5

      I can hear the smoke alarm low battery sound coming from your comment.

  • @Opakreatif
    @Opakreatif 4 месяца назад +1

    Sangat bagus👍👍

  • @TravisMcKnight-lk7gg
    @TravisMcKnight-lk7gg 10 месяцев назад +1

    🔥 fire harden your arrows tips to increase hardness , making your own bolts using all right features of a large bird to spin right or all left feathers to spin left and natural pine sap heated up as a natural glue to secure your arrow heads .way better than buying bolts.

  • @charliejones7574
    @charliejones7574 Год назад +4

    cool,now use an old truck or carriage leaf spring...broom sticks for bolts

  • @bbkyjohnson
    @bbkyjohnson Год назад +4

    I enjoyed this very much. Pretty solid work for the tools being used in my opinion. I wonder if the front site is to far back? Almost seems like the cable was hitting it. If you decide to make a stronger one I’d consider moving the site forward.

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  Год назад

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I wanted to show that anyone can make a good crossbow, and you don't need a lot of professional tools.

    • @Ram-hk8ox
      @Ram-hk8ox 9 месяцев назад

      so you mean a longer frame? wouldnt a shorter string produce the same result?

    • @bbkyjohnson
      @bbkyjohnson 9 месяцев назад

      Good possibility it would. I never thought of that option.

  • @JosephSastreShowsYou
    @JosephSastreShowsYou Год назад +4

    I love it. Except that string with the metal ferrules. It’s going to break eventually and the side that breaks is going to fly towards your eye. I would add a leather buffer to keep the metal bow from cutting the string and also just tie the string with knots.

  • @johnnycock8785
    @johnnycock8785 2 месяца назад

    How long and thick should the crossbow be? Great design by the way its fantastic!

  • @keeganowens8949
    @keeganowens8949 4 месяца назад +3

    "Powerful." (pulls string back with single finger)

  • @bobbydc33
    @bobbydc33 11 месяцев назад +2

    Whats your best long distance shot?

  • @mishabogdan1623
    @mishabogdan1623 Год назад +4

    Зроблю і собі такий)😅

  • @RedmanOutdoors366
    @RedmanOutdoors366 2 месяца назад

    That's Freaking cool man 😎👍🔥💯🏹

  • @huxmetalworks7371
    @huxmetalworks7371 Год назад +2

    Great job love your work totally amazing thanks for sharing

  • @michaelthaxton2178
    @michaelthaxton2178 5 месяцев назад

    If it look’s easy then the one doing it is just that good at it. But that doesn’t make it easy. Nice work Sir.

  • @ericathompsen8110
    @ericathompsen8110 Год назад +2

    Awesome video thank you so much for making it ❤️👍

  • @Alexandermarius92
    @Alexandermarius92 Месяц назад +1

    Demasiado trabajo

  • @brancosilva8346
    @brancosilva8346 Год назад

    Adorei seu vídeo, você não fala nada mas é bem explicado parabéns 👏👏🇧🇷👏👏

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  Год назад

      I'm glad that you understood everything without words, and I hope that other viewers do too. I often wonder if I'm doing a good enough job of making my videos so that the viewer understands everything without words, and your comment gives me hope that I am.

  • @notsure7060
    @notsure7060 Месяц назад +1

    Williem Tell i love it

  • @johnemmons9087
    @johnemmons9087 Год назад +1

    Very nice job.

  • @faschwank
    @faschwank 11 месяцев назад +3

    I like everything but the trigger guard. Should have made it out of the same steel as many of the other flat steel parts. ---------------Well, that aside, excellent crossbow. powerful and accurate.

  • @massoimassoia8759
    @massoimassoia8759 Год назад +1

    Good I Like Videos

  • @michealshaffer6223
    @michealshaffer6223 9 месяцев назад +1

    What was the draw weight.

  • @antoniomotadasilvamota4550
    @antoniomotadasilvamota4550 Год назад +1

    Legal parabéns

  • @brorjordas1979
    @brorjordas1979 Год назад +2

    Very well made!
    A truly an enjoyable watch.😊👍🏻 Thank you!

  • @ГалинаБогдан-ь2к
    @ГалинаБогдан-ь2к Год назад +1

    Золоті ручки молодець

  • @rheinfalke
    @rheinfalke 11 месяцев назад +6

    How to Easily Make a Powerful Nuclear Bomb From a Dishwasher

  • @seasea6623
    @seasea6623 3 месяца назад +1

    ایول ❤

  • @JeremyBertram-nd3wj
    @JeremyBertram-nd3wj Год назад +1

    Hey.... I like it.

  • @michaelvrooman5681
    @michaelvrooman5681 9 месяцев назад +2

    Interesting. I wonder what a double layer of saw blade would do to increase draw weight and arrow/bolt velocity ? It would be easy enough to find out since 99% of the work is already done

  • @PW103LEANDROSILVA
    @PW103LEANDROSILVA 9 месяцев назад +2

    Good, mas poderia ter passado todas as medidas explicando mais! Tnks!

  • @danielbridgewater3444
    @danielbridgewater3444 10 месяцев назад +1

    Cool dude!

  • @Austinite333
    @Austinite333 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great job👍 is that sander shaping the bow stock a standard angle grinder?

  • @gigasteveman
    @gigasteveman 9 месяцев назад +2

    is that crossbow good for hunting?

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  9 месяцев назад

      Yes 👍

    • @slacker2016
      @slacker2016 2 дня назад

      No, it is very much not good for hunting unless you're hunting a mouse or similar animal

  • @joebiiden2223
    @joebiiden2223 8 месяцев назад +2

    perfect❤❤❤

  • @natthachainakrab9105
    @natthachainakrab9105 4 месяца назад +1

    ขอบคุณครับ🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

  • @ja-no6fx
    @ja-no6fx 5 месяцев назад

    Well done, as a craftsman to another. I am very impressed. keep going. Liked and sub'd

  • @Jtryan123
    @Jtryan123 4 месяца назад +1

    I love steel and fire

  • @rattlestormrepublic4874
    @rattlestormrepublic4874 Месяц назад +3

    If you can draw the string with your hand then it can't be that powerful.

  • @JoshW-b9o
    @JoshW-b9o Год назад +1

    Ingenious

  • @strahinjacojic2928
    @strahinjacojic2928 3 месяца назад

    Bro, did you cut the thread into the holes of both tiles? Pozz

  • @philholman8520
    @philholman8520 11 месяцев назад +2

    Terrific video!
    Made with love! 😉✌️👍🇬🇧

    • @makeitlikenew
      @makeitlikenew  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you 🙏 🇺🇦🤝

  • @minicooper2572
    @minicooper2572 11 месяцев назад

    Deadly to any apple 😮