So these are the main problems I've run across thus far into the planning stage. I'd like a recurve prod that's strong (100+ lbs.), durable, and doesn't look awful.

What material should the prod be made from? I've read that spring steel can endure a lot of stress and is fairly cheap and available. As an alternative to carbon fiber, what kind of wood, do you think, would be best to work with? I'd prefer a lightweight but strong wood that looks moderately presentable. Carbon fiber is lightweight and more durable (I think, though I might be wrong) than wood. One of the problems I've run into is where exactly to stick the 8-inch crank on a hand crossbow that likely won't surpass 24 inches in length.Īnother issue is the material I should make it from. Obviously, this isn't really feasible, but with 7 turns (not TOO terrible), I could decrease the radius to ~4.2 inches. At 533.76 Newtons of force, and with a draw length of one foot, and an average torque exerted by my arm of 220 Newtons (50 pounds), the ideal radius of the crank would be 29.1 inches. I want my bows to each have a crank that automatically cocks the string after only one turn. draw strength exerts a tension force of 533.76 Newtons. I've done a few calculations and determined that a prod with 120 lbs. I have little to no idea what I'm doing, and some help would be nice I've read that, generally, pistol crossbows are neither. I want to build a pair of pistol crossbows, but I want them to be powerful and at least decently accurate. New to crossbow building, know nothing about it, thought it would be interesting to give it a go ^.^ » need help contacting le musee Dauphinois Grenoble » Skane/Lillohus lockbow information needed » 400lb Windlass crossbow bolts weight and accuracy shooting high. » prod angle, and lever trigger for sale anyone?

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