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 1: Build the bow

If you don't know what to do please post a comment and I will give you further instruction.

kunaisrule2345 says: Mar 26, 2011. 11:52 AM

every time i try to shoot it it falls apart

The Jamalam says: Dec 31, 2008. 6:25 AM

More like a crossbow if you ask me

kunaisrule2345 in reply to The JamalamMar 26, 2011. 11:36 AM

i agree

pls in reply to The JamalamDec 31, 2008. 7:01 PM

I agree.

The Jamalam in reply to plsJan 1, 2009. 2:34 AM

i agree with your agreement

pls in reply to The JamalamJan 1, 2009. 12:16 PM

That got me confused for a moment.

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to plsJan 3, 2009. 6:07 PM

I agree with your confusion on agreeing to agreement.

pls in reply to Mr CheeseoJan 3, 2009. 9:56 PM

what..

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to plsJan 5, 2009. 4:51 PM

I know exactly how you feel ;(

pls in reply to Mr CheeseoJan 5, 2009. 5:03 PM

But maaaam! i want some more cheesypoofs@

k-n-e-x(leaved ibls) in reply to plsDec 3, 2010. 6:52 AM

cartman what the f*ck are you doing here

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to plsJan 6, 2009. 7:50 PM

We are all out of cheesypoofs right now, but we have cheese and poofs.

pls in reply to Mr CheeseoJan 6, 2009. 8:44 PM

DJ Radio says: Dec 31, 2008. 12:19 PM

it looks like it could break any moment. 1*

Bartboy in reply to DJ RadioOct 19, 2009. 5:30 PM

Ahahaha!!!!! Funniest thing ever!

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to DJ RadioJan 1, 2009. 11:59 AM

Well in my experience the only part that breaks frequently is the two vertical orange pieces connected by the vertical blue rod made in step 1 picture 11. That is a guide I forgot to post a picture of. I will fix it immediately.

DJ Radio in reply to Mr CheeseoJan 1, 2009. 2:43 PM

ok, but still, it just looks like a few triangles.

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to DJ RadioJan 2, 2009. 11:33 AM

Triangles are the strongest shapes.

DJ Radio in reply to Mr CheeseoJan 2, 2009. 11:38 AM

You might want to put layers on it then.

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to DJ RadioJan 2, 2009. 12:37 PM

You mean pointlessly ruining the simplicity of the project to make it look cooler?

DJ Radio in reply to Mr CheeseoJan 2, 2009. 1:06 PM

*sigh* look, my point is, this would have been perfectly acceptable 2 years ago.

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to DJ RadioJan 3, 2009. 6:06 PM

What do you mean?

ILIKEPIE333 in reply to Mr CheeseoMay 29, 2009. 11:41 AM

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

sharpey39 says: Aug 28, 2009. 10:34 AM

m8 u got pwned

ILIKEPIE333 says: May 29, 2009. 11:37 AM

use tracks (treads on the knex tractor) on the quiver so it form fits to your body

minimac2 says: Feb 8, 2009. 8:47 AM

I've made a scope for it. can i publish it

Mr Cheeseo (author) in reply to minimac2Feb 9, 2009. 10:40 AM

Please do. I really like that Idea and I look forward to building it.

Mr Cheeseo (author) says: Jan 1, 2009. 11:55 AM

Yeah It does look like a crossbow to me to.