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Knex bow-and-arrow

Knex bow-and-arrow
This is a basic knex rubber band powered bow-and-arrow. This Instructable shows how to build the bow the ammunition and a quiver to hold the ammo.
 
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Step 1Build the bow

Build the bow
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If you don't know what to do please post a comment and I will give you further instruction.
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28 comments
Mar 26, 2011. 11:52 AMkunaisrule2345 says:
every time i try to shoot it it falls apart
Dec 31, 2008. 6:25 AMThe Jamalam says:
More like a crossbow if you ask me
Mar 26, 2011. 11:36 AMkunaisrule2345 says:
i agree
Dec 31, 2008. 7:01 PMpls says:
I agree.
Jan 1, 2009. 2:34 AMThe Jamalam says:
i agree with your agreement
Jan 1, 2009. 12:16 PMpls says:
That got me confused for a moment.
Jan 3, 2009. 9:56 PMpls says:
what..
Jan 5, 2009. 5:03 PMpls says:
But maaaam! i want some more cheesypoofs@
Dec 3, 2010. 6:52 AMk-n-e-x(leaved ibls) says:
cartman what the f*ck are you doing here
Jan 6, 2009. 8:44 PMpls says:
:(
Dec 31, 2008. 12:19 PMDJ Radio says:
it looks like it could break any moment. 1*
Oct 19, 2009. 5:30 PMBartboy says:
Ahahaha!!!!! Funniest thing ever!
Jan 1, 2009. 2:43 PMDJ Radio says:
ok, but still, it just looks like a few triangles.
Jan 2, 2009. 11:38 AMDJ Radio says:
You might want to put layers on it then.
Jan 2, 2009. 1:06 PMDJ Radio says:
*sigh* look, my point is, this would have been perfectly acceptable 2 years ago.
May 29, 2009. 11:41 AMILIKEPIE333 says:
he means, knexing has developed to a point that is past the spot where this crossbow is now today, it is more appropriate to make it cooler, not simpler I realize that this is a relatively old post, so dont complain about that
Aug 28, 2009. 10:34 AMsharpey39 says:
m8 u got pwned
May 29, 2009. 11:37 AMILIKEPIE333 says:
use tracks (treads on the knex tractor) on the quiver so it form fits to your body
Feb 8, 2009. 8:47 AMminimac2 says:
I've made a scope for it. can i publish it

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