How to Make a 100 Pound PVC Crossbow Part 2 - Stringing and Stock Design

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11 жыл бұрын

Introducing the 100 Pound PVC Crossbow - • Introducing the 100 Po...
Part 1 -- Flattening and Recurving - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 2 -- Stringing and Stock Design - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 3 -- Drilling Holes - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 4 -- Shaping the Trigger - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 5 -- Trigger Assembly - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 6 -- Trigger Test - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 7 -- Forming the Rest - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 8 -- Making the Stirrup - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 9 -- Stirrup and Rest - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 10 -- Lashing the Prod - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Part 11 -- Finishing - • How to Make a 100 Poun...
Bolt Part 1 - • How to Make an 18 Inch...
Bolt Part 2 - • How to Make an 18 Inch...
Shooting the Finished Crossbow - • Shooting the 100 Pound...
To celebrate my 200th video, I've put together this build-along on making a 100 pound crossbow and bolts. The build was quite long and took 3 days to film, but here it is! There are 13 parts, so sit back with some popcorn relax.
The crossbow has a 100 pound prod, a PVC stirrup, a captive bolt rest and a simple lever trigger. For extra stability, the bolt nocks directly on the string to eliminate the need for a retention clip and to reduce side-to-side bolt movement.
Thanks for watching and enjoy!
Here's a better description of some things you will need as well as links to videos and some items on Amazon.
The heating trough is made of a non-conductive base like cardboard or wood shaped like a gutter or round tube, covered in a reflective material like aluminum foil or flashing.
Heat Gun or other heat source
Milwaukee Dual Heat (my heat gun) - www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TI25/?...
Dewalt Heat Gun (heard good things) - www.amazon.com/dp/B00307B4P0/?...
Wagner Heat Gun (works well, not too shock resistant but very economical) - www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TUCV/?...
Bar Clamp - www.amazon.com/dp/B0000224BP/?...
My Books
Simple PVC Pipe Bows - www.amazon.com/dp/1478140917/?...
Take-Down Archery - www.amazon.com/dp/1479348481/?...
The Impossible Bow - www.amazon.com/dp/098324815X/?...
The Backyard Bowyer - www.amazon.com/dp/0983248109/?...

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@Caladan_Brood 11 жыл бұрын

I know on my first attempt in string this it took me and a friend to get it strung haha, Thanks for introducing me to a new hobby that I truly enjoy Nick

@BackyardBowyer 11 жыл бұрын

I used the step through method. It was not easy and I ended up going off camera by accident so I didn't include it in the video. I have never gotten so exhausted stringing a bow before or since.

@wildw35t 4 жыл бұрын

I like all the vids you put out on all the stuff u make iv watched everyone of them I'm making this crossbow right now I hope it turns out as good as yours

@jonnyy40 11 жыл бұрын

It's killing me because you remind me of someone but I can't quite place who! Great videos so as I watch more,hopefully it will come to me.

@segoha 6 жыл бұрын

DESDE VENEZUELA, SON LOS VIDEOS MEJOR EXPLICADOS, A PESAR DE QUE NO MANEJO EL INGLES, TE DAS A ENTENDER MUY BIEN, TE FELICITO Y GRACIAS POR TUS APORETES E IDEAS

@herbertisaacs7925 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, love your stuff, I've made alot of bows because of you and you taught me a whole lot, much respect for what you do, I was wondering what that angle was at the front of the crossbow where the limbs sit? Thanks!!

@liveTwoFish 10 жыл бұрын

Ok, I am in the process of making this and for the life of me I could not get the string on!! I followed all steps exactly! It required so much force that the prod just kinked! Maybe you can post a quick vid on how you were able to get that dang string on pleeeeeeese!

@BackyardBowyer 11 жыл бұрын

When trying to string the prod, keep in mind that the brace height is very low, only about 3-4 inches. If you try for a brace higher than 4 inches, the prod will likely collapse on itself. When I strung the prod I did not heat it up to make stringing easier. I used the step through method, though it was difficult and I ended up off the view of the camera so it didn't show up. The trick to stringing this prod is to make sure the flex is even at all times. If one limb bends more it will collapse.

@harrisoncheesman4495 10 жыл бұрын

And thank you for your vids this really helps me

@gcdrummer02 11 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, I joined just in time for your 200th video

@Dajziopolis 10 жыл бұрын

Nice one BB!

@gristlevonraben 7 жыл бұрын

awesome

@RevenantX3 11 жыл бұрын

It's round at the center for a reason, if you make it even not round a bit, it will bend, might want to check the lengths and string length. Not that I haven't made this, but the calculations are usually wide enough to allow. I made the PVC youth bow, strung it 3 inches shorter thinking the bow would be less powerful due to the PVC bending, it ended up 42 pounds instead of 35. The measurements are general but they get the job done.

@BackyardBowyer 11 жыл бұрын

I bought the 2x4 for the tiller and the polypropylene rope from a hardware store.

@MrAfroSheen 9 жыл бұрын

Nick, you mentioned early on that the depth of the cutouts was 1.5 inches but the one top cut looks shallower than 1.5 inches and if cut that deep, it would leave a thin neck susceptible to easy breaking. Your stock appears to have about 2 inches of wood between the last rear cutout and that top cut, so can you clear that up?

@hartbrekid 10 жыл бұрын

awsome you are genius! thanks

@tomauth6772 11 жыл бұрын

Hey I love what you're doing with alternative bow materials!. I've been a self bowyer for sometime and I always been afraid to try making a wooden crossbow prod at legal hunting weight. (100 lbs.) I was wondering what diameter polypropylene rope you used for your string as I'm attempting a build myself right now. Thanks! keep up the good work!

@xXxyoungsmackxXx 11 жыл бұрын

ur very talented

@thompsonsbeef1 11 жыл бұрын

Hllo Nick your right its hard to string. It tacks a lot of effert. it was hardto sringit got lot of strenth on the pull. I got to restring it because my rop streched a little and its lose.so I will have to tack the bow string back off.And retighten it. but I think it will work good this time. Thanks TB

@jamesbraime7210 11 жыл бұрын

hey nice video and I will defiantly do but when you pulled it back like a bow how did you cut the pipe (same with the crossbow)

@jasonnorman7877 11 жыл бұрын

Hey nick love the cross bow thanks. What do i use for the string if im gona build it will dacron b50 work

@aidandegiovanni5532 8 жыл бұрын

Hey man I am thinking of making this project do you think that you could make a list of what things you need and the lengths. Thank you

@christopherjackgonzalez1537 11 жыл бұрын

hey nick :D , do you nead to heat up the pvc before stringin it?? GREAT video by de way awsome tutorial best I'f seen.

@brendonle-nguyen1498 9 жыл бұрын

hey nick i have a 21 inch draw length and im trying to find out how long should the prod be plzzz answer...im making 38 inch crossbow

@thompsonsbeef1 11 жыл бұрын

Hi nick I got me a good soft pine 2x4 like the one u are are using with staight grain runing up and down. I plan on making another out of it. will a 28" bow work Reason I ask I have 28" left off the five ft 1 1/4 I bought? PVC make grate bows. what is the longest shoot u have made with your PVC bow and which one shoots the best and in distace of how many feet. Ihave one it least 100 pound pull but it will only shoot about 30 yards unless I soot high. keep posting your videos there grate.

@TheDave570 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, i dont know if anyone else has noticed but you only have posted 8 total videos. I dont know if you are finished yet but number 7 is the lst one and so the build along is not complete... thanks

@joshuaweber8927 9 жыл бұрын

What kind of saw did you use to cut out the tiller?

@autodidact1962 11 жыл бұрын

Nick is probably busy on other projects. I think you are right. My guess is he may have heated it up and gave it another bend at both ends, let it cool, and then strung it.

@samduffield 11 жыл бұрын

could you use plywood / multiplex for the stock?

@NotSoDumb 10 жыл бұрын

How long does the pvc hold it's shape?

@vid21jgg 10 жыл бұрын

What is the thickness of the poly propylene rope, please.

@alexrider3229 9 жыл бұрын

will paracord do as the string?

@thompsonsbeef1 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Nick, I made Two full size crossbows just like your or near as I could get it both of them clapsed on the bow right next two the front of the tiller,when I pulled the string back to 16" to the dowells and locked them. So I could load and arrow. how did u get your bow to hold up? on the cross bow. Not saying it can;t be done but boyh of mine bent right beside the cut out notch on the front of stock. I made a 100 pound long bow using 1/2 ,3/4/ 1" and it is still round. .

@245Ironman 11 жыл бұрын

What width and test weight polypropylene rope do you use?

@supersportchevel 11 жыл бұрын

Could you please comment on the size of poly cord you are using? What size did you use on the crossbow?

@williamcrawford6885 11 жыл бұрын

I am also having the problem with the PVC collapsing when I try to string it. I have made 3 different pieces, they all look good when finished, but when strung, there is one spot where the bow will crease and bend. I reheat the PVC and reform it again, and when I try to string it, it will collapse in a different spot. I have done this about 4 times with each of the 3 pieces.

@jacobrabbanian683 11 жыл бұрын

were did u get the tiller from and whatis the rope called and where did you get the rope from please respond ASAP

@ayereese7535 9 жыл бұрын

yo sup what is the size of the pvc pls respond

@icantfindspace 11 жыл бұрын

How long is the bow when strung from tip to tip(approximately), I want to get a string pre-made.

@cmasonwOO7O 11 жыл бұрын

Does my prod need to be longer? Would that fix it?

@nbacheesepuffs 10 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any tips on stringing this, I can't do it. Please help

@1213njp 11 жыл бұрын

What poundage and width rope did u use! !???

@PlantGeekPrepper 11 жыл бұрын

can you use a hard wood or is that a bad idea?

@brazzmazz 11 жыл бұрын

Would paracord 550 work?

@dlt205 10 жыл бұрын

What is the diameter of the poly rope?

@thompsonsbeef1 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Nike Nick ,TB I have a ? about the PVC Cross Bow How did u get the Puple rope to fit the arrow nocks what size rope was u using. I am useing hay bail twine.for my bow string but its a little large in diamiture',when I put my serving on. But I run in to some promblems with the with of my stock it was made from crate oak. 21/4 "' W 3/8 dowels would not fit the draw. I used leg screws, just grround them of smooth. I use plastic 3/8 sleeves

@Muayti 11 жыл бұрын

How do you string it?

@thompsonsbeef1 11 жыл бұрын

Over the leg screws. the draw string sets on the plactic sleeves. My triger fit good between th screws. it don;t look as good as yours. I used a poer band on the triger it bounces right back up after firing. I had to tacke my bow back apart because I got my brushes to tight when I glued them. I tried to heat the arrow lock swith the heat gun, and I burnt my tie ropes into from my bow so now I am retieing the bow and sturp back on. Ha! pratice makes learner's

@vandermadeiragarcia9827 10 жыл бұрын

Please tray to make a crocky with de mesures to bild.

@leiyellowhorse3499 10 жыл бұрын

I think that you should start making muskets

@cmasonwOO7O 11 жыл бұрын

I have a bigger problem now. Everytime I try to Bend it, it collapses. How do I get it to bend more without collapsing?

@hktorontk 11 жыл бұрын

How thick is your 2x4?

@ScarySnowflakes 11 жыл бұрын

What is the step through method?

@RionCaughman 11 жыл бұрын

why not use a bowstring instead of the rope? I know the strength of polypropylene string, but why not Dragon string? sorry if I spelled that wrong.

@shovelheadman1 9 жыл бұрын

Hey bro I was going to see if you thought 1" PVC would work OK. and if so how long would you make it and what kind of fletching. I am wanting to start this project. I will go ahead and start on the stock until I hear from you. Thanks for any help. Oh and what do you think about the string inside parachord. If I was to use it and make real bow string?

@BackyardBowyer 9 жыл бұрын

Barry Koch 1" pipe would give you a lower draw weight, probably closer to 50 pounds or so. Honestly, any type of 3 or 2 vane fletching would work with this crossbow. The inside of strands of paracord would probably be very stretchy. It would work, but you will probably have to make the string much shorter than you expect.

@shovelheadman1 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick response one more question I know you don't like doubling up on pipe in side of pipe. what if I ripped a 3/4 pipe down the center and make it same length as the 1". If I turned the uncut side in. Have you ever exp. With that idea? I was thinking of trying it. I will get the rite size I just thought about trying it for fun. But I don't have a true way of checking the weight. Thanks again and I will quit bothering you.

@surleydrum 11 жыл бұрын

How did you string this thing?! Me and another guy combined couldn't do it!

@ronaldmccaig8666 9 жыл бұрын

Nick, will increasing the length of the prod increase the length? I would like to have about a 20 inch draw length and still have the 100 lb draw weight.

@BackyardBowyer 9 жыл бұрын

Ronald McCaig Yes, you should be able to increase inch for inch, so add one inch of pipe for every inch of draw longer you want to go. This may not work perfectly, but it's a good place to start. You can always shorten the prod a little to bring weight up later.

@JerryJr65 9 жыл бұрын

Ronald McCaig, i think that was one of the mechanical limitations you find on the old crossbows of the middle ages. In the metallurgy of the time, they were just learning how to make a spring steel, but they couldn't make that design of a spring too long or pull it back too far, Something that started to happen in those old crossbows was that they kept making thicker & thicker prods, that needed to be pulled back with increasingly sophisticated mechanical assistance. The old steal prod crossbows were relying on a draw of only about 5-8 inches, and 8 inches might even be stretching it!. They relied on extremely robust prods as a compensation for their short length & really more so, their lack of draw length. But anyway, my side note is not exactly an answer to your question, it is just something that i thought was useful trivia that might touch back on why you asked about it in the first place.

@ronaldmccaig8666 9 жыл бұрын

Hey every little bit of information helps as I am new to view building of any type and thought that pvc views would be a good, cheap alternative to start. Thanks JerryJr65

@JerryJr65 9 жыл бұрын

Ronald McCaig, there is an important formula to the actual performance you get from a bow spring that involves its length, its poundage and its "springiness". Old crossbows relied on poundage, old English war bows relied on length. Asian composite bows that had to be both short & powerful to be used from horse back had to be very well crafted to be as springy as possible, and i think that factor is what bow makers to this day are challenged by... how to get the tips of the spring to unwind as fast as possible within the safe confines of the materials used in construction.

@davidg1950 8 жыл бұрын

+JerryJr65 Your comments are very interesting. And now i want to learn more about the history of crossbows. Thanks again for the little history lesson.

@cmasonwOO7O 11 жыл бұрын

Nick, brother, please tell us how in the hell you strung that thing. I can't bend the damn thing

@jaretbrewer5883 8 жыл бұрын

could you use para cord to string it

@paininini 8 жыл бұрын

Yes but keep in mind that para cord stretches and reduces the performance of the bow

@cemnerminel 8 жыл бұрын

hiii ı want wood plans crossbow only wood plans ok thank you

@teampainfightclub 11 жыл бұрын

Is there a possibility you can contact me. I have been watching all your vids for several months now. I am a big fan. I just need a few pointers. I am a Deputy Sheriff and all of my associates have been bugging me to make stuff for them.

@therollie420 11 жыл бұрын

how in the HELL did you get it strung!?!?!?!?! i weigh 178... and i put a 60 lb backpack on... stood in the middle and pulled with one hand and still couldnt get the string on! it was almost getting to brace height ... according to my math this thing has nearly a 200+ draw weight?!?! HELP!!!!

@harrisoncheesman4495 10 жыл бұрын

You should make a intro and outro and edit your vids better and you will get much more subs and views

@davidzoo9005 9 жыл бұрын

How the heck did you string it

@iwasmadeforthenomadlife443 8 жыл бұрын

+davidzoo I'm wondering the same thing. I am on my third length of PVC as the first two buckled, and or bent.

@paininini 8 жыл бұрын

+Veronica Richmond make sure that you are using the correct type and length and that it is tapered correctly

@harrisoncheesman4495 10 жыл бұрын

At the moment it's ok

@teampainfightclub 11 жыл бұрын

I make diamond plate tomahawks for my department and close friends and now I am labeled the "He can make it" guy. If you can help me out, let me know.