Paper Crossbow
There's a limitation to the materials to make crossbows. Here, you make it w/ simple materials.
It'll take about 36 hours to make one.
Please comment and rate my instructable, thanks!
It'll take about 36 hours to make one.
Please comment and rate my instructable, thanks!
Materials
You'll need :
-about 1 bottle of house glue
-A LOT of newspapers
-sturdy material for the firing mechanism
-creativity(optional(in case you want to modify it))
-glue gun
-scissors
-about 1 bottle of house glue
-A LOT of newspapers
-sturdy material for the firing mechanism
-creativity(optional(in case you want to modify it))
-glue gun
-scissors
Making the Body
Make:
-(x2) 2 foot long, 1 in. diameter newspaper roll
-(x1) 1 1/2 foot long, 1 in. diameter newspaper roll
Now put one 2 foot long roll on top of and perpendicular to the 1 1/2 foot long roll of paper 1/3 way of the 1 1/2 foot tube from top to bottom and stick it there(recommend you you tape it there during drying so it won't fall of). Then, put the other 2 foot long tube on top of it, perpendicular again and glue it in place.Then, attach the elastic band(bowstring)to the ends of the tube.You know how a crossbow looks like.
Use the pictures below if your confused
-(x2) 2 foot long, 1 in. diameter newspaper roll
-(x1) 1 1/2 foot long, 1 in. diameter newspaper roll
Now put one 2 foot long roll on top of and perpendicular to the 1 1/2 foot long roll of paper 1/3 way of the 1 1/2 foot tube from top to bottom and stick it there(recommend you you tape it there during drying so it won't fall of). Then, put the other 2 foot long tube on top of it, perpendicular again and glue it in place.Then, attach the elastic band(bowstring)to the ends of the tube.You know how a crossbow looks like.
Use the pictures below if your confused
The Supporting Arms
This is actually quite easy. I can't describe how to do it but you're gonna' have to glue it there using a glue gun
Use the pictures below, and cut the rolls at an angle.
Use the pictures below, and cut the rolls at an angle.
Firing Mechanism
Its not that easy, but it's simple and effective.
You can design your own, and make sure it's tough enough to hold back the elastic bowstring.
Mine involves a lever that has a kind of claw w/ a hole in the middle to allow the bolt to
slip into the bowstring, when fired the bowstring will push the bolt properly towards the target.
Use the earlier pictures for a complete reconstruction of the whole crossbow.
You can design your own, and make sure it's tough enough to hold back the elastic bowstring.
Mine involves a lever that has a kind of claw w/ a hole in the middle to allow the bolt to
slip into the bowstring, when fired the bowstring will push the bolt properly towards the target.
Use the earlier pictures for a complete reconstruction of the whole crossbow.
The Ammo
The ammo is just a paper tube with an arrowhead on the tip, and at the back there's a slit to allow the bowstring to attach to the bolt.
I suggest you use a BBQ stick to roll a piece of paper neatly. Check my instructable "paper sticks made easy" to know how to do this.Anything sharp for an arrowhead is dangerous if traveling at a high velocity.
I suggest you use a BBQ stick to roll a piece of paper neatly. Check my instructable "paper sticks made easy" to know how to do this.Anything sharp for an arrowhead is dangerous if traveling at a high velocity.
Operation
Now, pull the bowstring to the firing mechanism. Cock it. Push the bolt until its attached to the bowstring.Then, pull/push the trigger!
Notes:
-Use it wisely, safely, and carefully
-Don't shoot at the eyes
-If powerful enough, it can pierce the neck and hit the jugular.
-Just don't shoot at any, I repeat, any animal and/or people.
Play safe!
Notes:
-Use it wisely, safely, and carefully
-Don't shoot at the eyes
-If powerful enough, it can pierce the neck and hit the jugular.
-Just don't shoot at any, I repeat, any animal and/or people.
Play safe!