My WristBow (homemade crossbow, wrist mounted, with laser-sight)

Frankerbuilder101 says: May 22, 2013. 8:21 AM

Where is the instructions?

Awakened_Souls says: May 17, 2013. 2:26 PM

Might I say, huge fan of your works! I love your style and you make the coolest gadgets! 2 questions, 1. Im trying to make one of these to resemble Dauds off of the Dishonored DLC, I want to make it actually shoot, so what kind of metal should I use for the bow of it, and any suggestions for the string? 2. What do you suggest I use for the Locking mechanism to hold back & release the string while loading and firing it? Much appreciation if I can get an answer! :)

Darkmon says: Apr 14, 2013. 6:09 AM

WHERE EEZ LE INSTRUCTIONZ?!? LE ME VILL TROLL YOU!!!

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thealeks says: Dec 4, 2012. 9:37 PM

its awesome, but you really should remember the purpose of instructables before you get mad at people asking for building instructions. thats kind of the whole point of the site. just sayin

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AnselmoFanZero (author) in reply to thealeksDec 5, 2012. 12:59 AM

Never planned losing my job and making gadgets full time. This is my last "instructable"...dont worry, no more confusion.

mugrubi says: Oct 1, 2012. 12:04 AM

thanks a lot for sharing this man, yes its very inspiring, I'm starting my preparedness and I believe what you made here is wonderful, I wish there was more details about how to put togther something similar and where is the best places to get those parts you used to assemble such a crossbow thank you once more.

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AnselmoFanZero (author) in reply to mugrubiOct 1, 2012. 12:26 AM

Every part is handmade. Detailed instructions would fill a book.

mauman1 says: Aug 10, 2012. 11:34 AM

really cool trying to make my own....awesome wristbow

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AnselmoFanZero (author) in reply to mauman1Aug 10, 2012. 12:09 PM

Go for it. Its worth the time.

TeslaBomb says: May 23, 2012. 12:49 PM

I saw this first in the latest issue of Popular Science. This has inspired me to make an attempt at a more medieval-styled hand crossbow, out of particle board. In any regard, thanks for the 'ible, and congrats on being featured in PopSci!

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AnselmoFanZero (author) in reply to TeslaBombMay 23, 2012. 1:08 PM

The latest issue? It was on the Feb 2012 issue....got 2 magazines right here :)

Glad somebody FINALLY took that as INSPIRATION, NOT asking for detailed plans.

TeslaBomb in reply to AnselmoFanZeroMay 23, 2012. 1:34 PM

Bah. Slow mail combined with mental carelessness has resulted in all issues not older than a year being the "latest issue" for me. ;)
In all honesty, I don't think that I'd find detailed plans all that useful. The basic mechanisms are all fairly visible (Don't get me wrong, your version is still gorgeously complex), and with a lot of MacGyvering someone could probably make a less sophisticated facsimile just by watching the parts interact in the video. The only tricky part would be the trigger mechanism, which you have handily provided a diagram for.

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AnselmoFanZero (author) in reply to TeslaBombMay 24, 2012. 3:40 AM

Agreed to 100% :)

swamper says: Mar 5, 2012. 7:01 PM

how about a parts template

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AnselmoFanZero (author) in reply to swamperMar 6, 2012. 2:41 AM

Dude....you have more as I had when I started.

ANAZAPTA says: Dec 28, 2011. 4:49 PM

Can make on order given product?

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AnselmoFanZero (author) in reply to ANAZAPTADec 29, 2011. 1:48 AM