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QuestionHow much should this project cost?Elias AlaouiCommunity AnswerIt depends if you already have some materials, but to buy the wood, saws and equipment I would say no more than $30.
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QuestionCan I change the power of the bow?Community AnswerYou can put another piece of PVC inside it, which might make it more powerful.
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QuestionHow long will it take to make this?Community AnswerThis all could be done in a matter of a few hours, but if you want to be extremely accurate and want your crossbow to be top-notch quality, it could take a day or two (working less than 7 hours each day).
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QuestionWhat is the channel for in the L shaped trigger?Antp2103Community AnswerThe channel helps hold the string so that when you pull the trigger, the string lifts off of the channel, causing the crossbow to fire.
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QuestionWhere can I find the string for the crossbow?Community AnswerAnyplace that sells paracord, such as a hardware or sporting goods store.
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QuestionCan I modify it to fold up?Community AnswerProbably not, as do do that you would need to hinge the bow to bend, when which would take the tension off it.
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QuestionCan I use some rubber bands for the string?Community AnswerNo. You should use twine or something similar. The bow should be the stretchy part, not the string.
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QuestionDo crossbows take the same arrows as a bow?Community AnswerNot all the time. Some crossbows use normal arrows, but most of the time you need bolts, which are an entirely different type of ammo.
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QuestionWill this work as a hunting crossbow?Community AnswerNo. It does not have the required power to be used for hunting. It is best for target shooting.
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QuestionIs it possible to use this when hunting?Community AnswerNo. It does not fire with enough power for most hunting applications.
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QuestionIs this a dangerous weapon?Community AnswerYes, a crossbow is a dangerous weapon.
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QuestionHow long does it take to make a crossbow?Community AnswerThis all could be done in a matter of a few hours, but if you want to be extremely accurate and want your crossbow to be top-notch quality, it could take a day or two (working less than 7 hours each day).
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QuestionCan I change the power of the crossbow so that I can hunt?Community AnswerDepends on the make. With PVC, you can add denser materials inside, such as multiple fiberglass rods. If naturally-made wood or horn, "backing" is an option.
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QuestionCan I modify it to have enough power to kill small game animals?Community AnswerOnly if you tradition the PVC to stronger material. Add bow wood or good fiberglass rod through the PVC to increase its draw weight.
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QuestionWould it be better to use catapult elastic than regular string for a crossbow?Community AnswerUse artificial or natural bow-grade string, such as Spiderline, artificial sinew, real sinew or Dacron.
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QuestionWhat type of string is used?Community AnswerI use artificial sinew and Flemish twist braid it to length. Wax it to keep it conditioned.
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QuestionHow do I reload the crossbow?Community AnswerYou just set in another bolt into the groove and caulk back the string.
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QuestionCan I use cardboard to make a crossbow?Community AnswerNo; cardboard isn't sturdy enough.
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QuestionCan I use bolts in crossbows?Community AnswerBolts are specifically made to be used with crossbows. However, check the bolts you have to make sure they are the right size for the crossbow.
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