large sling crossbow

 by geodez
this is a large sling crossbow which fires with a fair power and accuracy i haven't found a way to add fletching but if you can then good for you.

DISCLAIMER:
i take no responsibility for smart people doing smart things with this bow or not smart people doing not smart things with this bow.

PLEDGE:
you MUST pledge this to your keyboard befor making this bow and you MUST mean it and you MUST not go back on your word:
ps. do not say the things in parentheses

i the builder of this bow promise not to shoot it at any living thing (yes your siblings are living and i hope that they may stay living after you make this bow) and if you do you will have dire consequences to face. DIRE!!!
UPDATE:
version 2 coming soon, new high tension trigger and heavier ammo
 
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Step 1: Get the materials

what you will need:

bow: (picture 1)
a piece of SOLID wood about 31" long 2" wide and 3/4" tall
another piece of SOLID wood this time about 17+1/2" long and 3/4 inches tall and wide with holes bored about 1" from both ends
a piece of 1-1+1/2" inch wide pvc pipe cut to about 13" long
2 moon shoes rubber bands or a substitute(my little brothers moon shoes not mine he does not use them anymore.)
a thin strip of steel about 3/4" wide and a foot and 1/2" long
3 1" drywall screws or other screws
3 2 inch drywall screws
lots of tape (i use packing tape)
2 nails (any kind longer then 1/2 inch will do)

arrow: (picture 2)
1 dowel (i suggest blue width)
1 small screw

Tools:
coping saw
knife
drill or phillips head screwdriver
drill bit
drill press (reccomended but not necesarry)
vise (reccomended but not necesarry)
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glorybe says: Dec 14, 2009. 5:42 AM
         It seems like you risk an arrow in the foot while loading this cross bow.
geodez (author) in reply to glorybeDec 14, 2009. 7:08 AM
yes you do, that is why you put your foot back.
james4 in reply to geodezMay 19, 2012. 11:25 AM
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geodez (author) in reply to james4May 21, 2012. 7:57 PM
Gooby pls.
DELETED_Blue Mullet in reply to geodezNov 19, 2010. 5:54 PM
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geodez (author) in reply to DELETED_Blue MulletNov 20, 2010. 8:55 AM
Yes.
james4 says: May 19, 2012. 11:24 AM
Hmm I pledge to shoot living things and use this for my most diabolical schemes ( Yes JB is a living thing ) And if you do you will have no consequences to face.
knexrule2012 says: Feb 18, 2012. 1:20 PM
cool 4.5 *
~Meme~ says: Jan 27, 2012. 1:40 AM
Link, i will make your face the greatest in Corodi, or you will........(Say it).
geodez (author) in reply to ~Meme~Jan 27, 2012. 4:50 PM
DIE!
~Meme~ in reply to geodezJan 27, 2012. 6:02 PM
THIS IS DELICOUS.
geodez (author) in reply to ~Meme~Jan 28, 2012. 10:19 AM
YES! YES!
Shaznazabbadaz says: Jul 13, 2009. 12:06 PM
hahahaha woooooow this is unsafe! i love it! XD
~Meme~ in reply to ShaznazabbadazJan 27, 2012. 2:14 AM
Im going to have fun with this.
geodez (author) in reply to ShaznazabbadazJul 13, 2009. 12:39 PM
unsafe is nice, it had a safety but i did not like it (sometimes shot backwards and that is an issue.)
nutsandbolts_64 in reply to geodezFeb 19, 2010. 1:50 AM
well mine shot 90 degrees left where i was aiming, it's a fact! then my other c. bow fired a bolt that ultimately bounced off towards me. i dodged it, no major or minor injuries sustained.
geodez (author) in reply to nutsandbolts_64Feb 20, 2010. 7:53 AM
oh
bwells2 says: Aug 25, 2011. 3:35 PM
Snooping as usual I see? Squadala, we're off! Yie Ar Kung Fu
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Aug 25, 2011. 4:11 PM
Me Gusta
bwells2 says: Aug 24, 2011. 7:01 PM
NO!
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Aug 25, 2011. 9:17 AM
You saved me!
bwells2 says: Aug 23, 2011. 2:46 PM
After you scrub all the floors in Hyrule, then we can talk about mercy, eh Luigi
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Aug 23, 2011. 5:45 PM
We can talk about mercy in the morning.
bwells2 says: Aug 22, 2011. 7:16 PM
is the bow good for hunting
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Aug 22, 2011. 9:37 PM
No.
bwells2 says: Aug 22, 2011. 7:15 PM
Illegal, THIS IS SPAAAAAAAAAAARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! KICK
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Aug 22, 2011. 9:37 PM
Please your omnipotence, have mercy!
bwells2 says: Aug 22, 2011. 10:10 AM
I'll take the triforce of courage to protect me and my DINNER!
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Aug 22, 2011. 4:34 PM
This is illegal you know.
bwells2 says: Aug 21, 2011. 6:57 AM
That's Mama Luigi to you, Mario! (Wheeze)
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Aug 21, 2011. 1:04 PM
But what if something happens to you?
bwells2 says: Jun 24, 2011. 8:05 AM
WEEGEE!
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Jun 25, 2011. 9:16 AM
Enough! My ship sails in the morning.
bwells2 in reply to geodezJun 25, 2011. 3:35 PM
MAH BOI, this DINNER is what all true warriors strive for!
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Jun 26, 2011. 9:10 AM
Great! I'll grab my Octorock!
bwells2 in reply to geodezJun 26, 2011. 1:39 PM
PINGAS
geodez (author) in reply to bwells2Jun 30, 2011. 10:21 PM
Look and see, isn't it beautiful?
greymatter21 says: May 17, 2010. 6:16 PM
whats the metal piece for?
geodez (author) in reply to greymatter21May 18, 2010. 6:35 AM
Folding foot pedal for cocking, you will see them on real crossbows too.
greymatter21 in reply to geodezMay 18, 2010. 11:21 AM
ive seen em on real c/bows just never knew what they were for:P
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