How to Make a Crossbow

by imaskater1029 in Outside > Launchers

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How to Make a Crossbow

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Title says it all.

Materials Needed:

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  • Bamboo Skewers
  • Scissors or knife
  • 2 brand new pencils (recomended)
  • 1 emptied pen tube
  • Tape (any type)
  • rubber-band
  • Binder Clip

Step 3

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Tape the pencils together at each end.

Step 4

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Cut a small length of pen tube. This will soon serve as your barrel.

Step 5

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Tape the pen tube to either end of the pencils.

Step 6

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Then take your binder clip, and tape it to the opposite side.

Step 7

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You can choose to soak your bamboo skewers in hot water, till they are more flexible.

This is entirely optional, for the rubber band is the main firing mechanism.

Step 8

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Bend the skewers into a bow-type shape after soaking, to form them properly. Allow them to dry entirely.

If you chose not to soak your skewers, disregard this step.

Step 9

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Now take the skewers, and tape them to the very top of your pencils.

Final Step

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Cut your rubber band tie it to both ends and load with another bamboo skewer and fire!! Happy shooting..........I am NOT liable for any injuries caused by this weapon.