Could I build a giant crossbow?
using a section of a leaf spring from a truck, put it on a substantial piece of lumber, pull it back with an electric winch and remotely fire broomstick sized bolts
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Feb 11, 2010. 5:07 AMnutsandbolts_64
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You can but I would have to agree with the others. I know of this weird crossbow that's like a bazooka of the medieval times. It's carried by two people and fires fat bolts (they kinda' look like they contain explosives or something).
Apr 9, 2009. 6:20 PMPyro the maniac
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You might lose some fingers but its possible although the question remains why would u want to
Oct 20, 2009. 5:48 PMred-king
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i think a better question is: why WOULDN'T you want to? =P<br /> <br /> there are a few blueprints on the web for a ballista. if you search hard enough you'll find a good one that has clear instructions.<br />
Apr 21, 2009. 7:12 AMnieks
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It is possible. The most difficult part would probably be a spring that is made correctly, and the trigger. Maybe you could instead of a crossbow, build a ballista or scorpion, like those in these links:
http://www.legionxxiv.org/ballista.htm
http://www.legionxxiv.org/catapulta/
http://www.legionxxiv.org/ballista.htm
http://www.legionxxiv.org/catapulta/
Apr 3, 2009. 6:54 PMjtobako
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I'm going to go with 'only if you can find a trigger that will work'. A truck spring is going to deflect what, 3 inches under a ton (2000+ pounds) of weight? Can you make a trigger that can handle the weight and quickly and reliably release? Without it trying to rip your hand off when it 'pops' off the string?
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