Introduction: My Knex Crossbow V2 :D
So, here it is. My second version knex crossbow.please feel free to mod and post but credit me in the instructable.
Pro's: it looks great
the bow bends perfectly
it shoots 20-30 ft
it has a reliable trigger
it is strong and not flexible
Con's: it could shoot further
a little tricky to make
Step 1: Parts List
Step 2: The Barrel
This step shows how to make the barrel of the crossbow.
Step 3: The Trigger
This step shows how to create the trigger and attach it to the barrel.
Step 4: The Bow
this step shows how to make the bow and attach it to the barrel thingy ma jig.
Step 5: Putting the Bands On
this step blah blah blah blah blah you get the idea
Step 6: Loading and Firing
this shows how to ............(bored of repeating myself)
Strong as a brick? I think not. You need to beef it up to at least 5 if not 6 layers to be able to use a decent amount of bands. I made a layer crossbow that shot real arrows, straight into my bedroom window, unfortunately... >.>
Have u made it??
Of course not, I used to make similarly weak designs myself. I don't need to build it.
If u havent built it then how do u know if it is strong or not??
Past experiences.
Anyway, the point is that I need ideas to make an even better one........
One idea would be to use a thick bow, so it does not bend or snap off, thus allowing for more elastics/bands which equals more range and power. And another idea would to have the gun atleast 5 layers thick, and a well designed barrel such as the SR-V2's design or the Siprianis's design. And use the trigger system off the SR-V2, it allows for the most power. Those are just my ideas.
*PS: It really needs a handle.
A link would be nice to the SR-V2 and Siprianis plz
This is the SR-V2, and this is the Sipriani V3.
Thanks for the advice, i have designed a new trigger mec. that is better than the other. i'll send pic soon
Crossbows dont have handles you just hold on to the stick thing if you add a handle it wouldnt be a crossbow
Read wot I sed to theawesomestdude I will 'beef it up' then
i have based the crossbow on this:
wheres your handlw?
im also making another 'ible with mods and extra's so i will put a handle and different trigger if u want
what did u rate it?? i am very interested
if it means getting more stars, i will add/remove/edit anything in my crossbow. i hope u hav read everything here
There is no handle - i based it on a medieval design i saw on a tv show called merlin (bbc one saturday 8pm)
it's ok, but if i may ask: why is your moms leg in an photo?
What did u rate me and it's cos she was in my kitchen where I took the beginning photos. Lol
Also, what do u thInk should be improved?? Thx anyways
I rated 3.5*, it's good, but not the best. I think you could improve the strength of the bow a bit, it looks a bit weak. Otherwise, it's pretty good
this is as strong as a brick if you made it, u would know.......
Ok, maybe I make it one time, but not now. I have an H&K G3 now, and it uses almost all my pieces
Fair enough but plz rate it once you have made it tho
thx
Please remember to comment on what you think it looks like