Simple Crossbow with Real Trigger (Tutorial)

video Simple Crossbow with Real Trigger (Tutorial)

Very detailed, step by step video showing you how to make a fun, and powerful crossbow. It's CHEAP, and EASY to make, and shoots tinfoil balls 45ft and up! It can be modified easily to shoot bolts or pencils, but I am NOT RESPONSIBLE for any injuries caused by improper use. HAVE FUN!!!!!

Phoghat says: Nov 2, 2011. 3:16 AM

I'm living in Mexico, and slingshots are rather ubiquitous down here. They are sold literally everywhere, and just about everyone has one or more. Mexican's have little money to spend ( average monthly income is less than $ 400) so everything that's used is with that in mind. Small farms, big farms and ranches need pest control, and ammo ( even .22 shorts) costs money, so slingshots are the way to go.
There's a ranch/horse supply store not far from my house in Zacatecas where I live, and they stock 4 different kinds selling from about 15 to 35 pesos (divide by about 13 for a dollar price). Usually, the real working models ( for the companeros or ranch hands) are just some bent 1/4 inch steel rod covered in slingshot tubing for grip. Rubber and pouches are also available everywhere. There's even one store where you can buy a slingshot for the kiddies for 3.5 pesos !!!!!

ekirsh (author) in reply to PhoghatNov 2, 2011. 4:24 AM

Cool! Maybe u can make one and show it off. Lol. actually I will be posting a slingshot ible later today.

Phoghat in reply to ekirshNov 2, 2011. 8:22 AM

Since I'm following YOU, I hope I get notice when you put it up, and I am working on something strange myself.

ekirsh (author) in reply to PhoghatNov 2, 2011. 11:58 AM

Cool cant wait to see something STRAAANNGGEE :)

Phoghat says: Sep 19, 2011. 4:12 AM

Really nice work. I like the simplicity of the trigger. As far as power goes though, take a look at Jorge Spraeves videos on YT at http://youtu.be/JGEovOb4GQ4

mikeandre in reply to PhoghatNov 1, 2011. 6:02 AM

Jorge rocks. He should write a book on all the slingshots that he has engineered.

Phoghat in reply to mikeandreNov 2, 2011. 8:26 AM

He's so busy, I don't think he has the time, although you never know. He is so cool! Has his own site The Slingshot Channel . Join the forums, watch his vids and have a good time.
http://slingshotchannel.com/

ekirsh (author) in reply to mikeandreNov 1, 2011. 6:12 PM

Yep!! great idea!

ekirsh (author) in reply to PhoghatSep 19, 2011. 9:24 AM

Thnx! Hope u enjoyed the ible and u can have fun with trigger!

ekirsh (author) in reply to ekirshSep 19, 2011. 11:52 AM

I checked out his crossbow. it is very nice!