Shooting the 100 Pound PVC Crossbow

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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...
This crossbow is pretty powerful, shooting a 400gr. bolt around 150-160 fps.
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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@CapnCrusty 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best How To series on KZfaq. Not only did you show everyone in clear concise steps how to build a good cheap crossbow, but you did it without recording endless minutes of mindless blabbing to hear yourself talk, like most other amateur videos found here. Well done young fellow!

@tomwatson5628 10 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. I have totally enjoyed watching your video's on making the 100lbs crossbow. I was disabled back in Sep. 2011 and when I fell at work, I broke my neck and lower back. My boss fired me trying to get out of workers comp. Needless to say my wife and I have lost everything. My main enjoyment in life is hunting. But with money almost none existent, in our life at the moment it is really hard to afford to be able to hunt. I have found ways to get me out into the woods, and now I have found a way to build my crossbow and bolts. You are a great teacher and a Brilliant man. Thank you for posting your video's. You have really inspired me to get back out there and hunt.

@MarkCranerium 8 жыл бұрын

+Tom Watson You need a disability lawyer.

@miro6138 7 жыл бұрын

Most countries don't allow crossbows under 150 pounds for hunting, especially with that short power stroke.

@williammiller7791 10 жыл бұрын

I really like your stock design and the trigger is much smoother than i thought it would be. Consistent chrono speeds, very impressive improvised weapon for what could be scrounged from a construction site or purchased for less than $10 bucks.

@doc3367 10 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a crossbow that I can make myself and that will have power enough to reach a target beyond the end of the crossbow. Your videos are fantastic. Even when I got lost, if I was patient you answered my question and showed me how things fit together. I subscribed and look forward to seeing more informative videos. Thank You Again.

@Rabidhellbugs 11 жыл бұрын

Love this design. Unlike most home mades I see online, it actually has a good level flight.

@PiperMV 10 жыл бұрын

Nice job, Nick. I have enjoyed watching your creativity throughout all of your bow-building videos. Keep it up!

@nicerperson1 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are very clear and get your ideas over, you would make a great teacher!

@rattleshakti 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video from scratch. Really enjoyed the series, great crossbow. Well done. Greetings from the UK.

@sebastianbarrera1751 11 жыл бұрын

After seeing this i went back to all 10 previous vids and liked them all

@TheBazFella 11 жыл бұрын

Brilliant; I remember watching your first video on youtube, it doesnt seem that long ago and youve come so far since then. Excellent work Nick, Ive owned crossbows in various forms for over thirty years and that is a beauty.

@donnyadriaens987 8 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work!!! You are a talented guy.

@overlookedace662 11 жыл бұрын

Outdone yourself Nick. And you know what makes you a great youtuber? You actually read comments!

@Papaxfour 9 жыл бұрын

Backyardbowyer, I have watched the 10 steps of making the crossbow and was impressed that so many things you used are "common" tools and materials. Did you invent this bow or get the information from someplace else and just showing us your method. You did an excellent job of showing us every step and making sure we saw what you were doing. Thanks for making it simple but I know it would not be as simple as it looks. I would like to be able to communicate with you through e-mail to get some additional tips and techniques.

@brotherbar15663 10 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic good job thanks for sharing

@zlipslip 11 жыл бұрын

I really do love you and your work-well-done .I see a very young genies handyman. Although I have a little complain about the trigger mechanism but I appreciate your talent in using pvc in such a way.

@davidg1950 8 жыл бұрын

I just want to say that you did an excellent job on your you tube video. Both in being precise and in the quality of the video. I agree with one poster that you would make a great teacher!! :-). And I also totally disagree with the Nay Sayers that this is not at least close to 100 pound draw weight. I have been a competition archer as well as an avid deer bow hunter for the past 40 years and i know what a 30 lb vs a 100 lb bow sounds like when the shaft hits the target. Keep up the good work and s-c-r-e-w the negative comments. KUDOS 4 A GREAT JOB!!

@GrnEagle1 11 жыл бұрын

nice job on the crossbow. brilliant.

@nilodrallub7812 11 жыл бұрын

Nick , WOW!! You are fantastic. this has been a GREAT TUTORIAL!!

@andrew-martin 11 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching your "Making of this crossbow" very interesting. :) Your a good shot too!

@Death0Toll28 11 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing. I may try someday to make.

@imnotaloneheswithme7061 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, what brilliant idea

@aaronaguirre11 10 жыл бұрын

very good job congratulations!

@siegfriedkharan 10 жыл бұрын

you're freaking awesome dude... i mean.. come on!! i want that crossbow! beautiful job man

@brennonwatkins5976 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. You should start showing your groups

@fillycheesesteak117 11 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing Nick!! Any ideas on how to increase power? (prod length, pvc diameter, etc.)

@therollie420 11 жыл бұрын

this project gained you a subscriber!

@intruderIG 9 жыл бұрын

Respect Man, and thxfor showing all this

@EdwinDueck 11 жыл бұрын

Great videos thanks for sharing them.

@vuepattrickmoua2762 10 жыл бұрын

Nice aim, good group.

@grandpa71 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic device!!!

@ey9228 5 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty arcuate nicely built. Did you ever test the FPS on it?

@basti4104 9 жыл бұрын

Very nice done dude! :D

@tejasgringo7680 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, have you ever tried making a bow with PEX pipe? I found out by googling it that it has been around for a long time but I only became aware of it yesterday when I saw it at a building center. It comes in lengths like PVC but I think the maximum diameter is 1 inch. The thing that is kinda cool is that it comes in red, white and blue colors. It may be completely unsuitable for bows but I was curious. Of course, this would be for non-nocked arrows that the string just pushes, which is typical of most crossbows.

@trevkramstudios 9 жыл бұрын

Hey nick if you could make a video that is more in depth on how you string the bow it would be extremely helpful. I am trying to make one of my own but every time I try to string it the bow buckles. I love your videos by the way.

@tomnerko 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. Do you think this is worth doing with 1" PVC? Will it still make a powerful crossbow. Or should I get a larger size. I just happen to have 1" at the moment, but I could get 1.25" or 1.5" easily enough if needed Thanks for the vids

@EmptyPocketsRZR 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome you should make more

@kaziklu79 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@suphomedog3299 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vids Nick.Great youtuber thanks

@mafiosobixante14full 11 жыл бұрын

thats awesome! Great job.

@rivenmain2175 4 жыл бұрын

its so beautiful

@zhaoyihang0516 10 жыл бұрын

you should use some thing for the trigger cause the one you use doesn't always work

@5Triple5Nickel5 9 жыл бұрын

Ignore all the hater comments (BackyardBowyer). It comes with the you tube territory. There is always at least 1 @$$hole in the bunch. I personally enjoyed all of the videos. You took your time and made it a learning experience that is easy to follow. The more you make and learn what works and what does not the better you will become. I foresee Great things in your future just by your demeanor and attitude alone. Keep up the good work!

@WildMountainTV 11 жыл бұрын

Nice trigger... Good idea! :)

@MrSIXGUNZ 8 жыл бұрын

a amazing young man i must say !!!

@fillycheesesteak117 11 жыл бұрын

Nick, any ideas on how to increase power? pvc diameter, prod length etc?

@cameroncameron2581 10 жыл бұрын

that was awesome subscribed

@plane1233 11 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the idea of carving out a hole where the brushes are, and adding a third brush in the wood to keep the arrow more level and remove a bit more friction from the wood? BTW, AMAZING VID... I'm actually planning on building one! Thanks for your great work, keep it up!!!

@SammyNeverEver 2 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out those repeating crossbows that have been popping up around here these last few years? There's even a guy who successfully made one that can be loaded with stripper clips. I would like to see your take on them, if you're interested.

@naokikashima9349 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome work backyardsbowyer. If only the crossbow had a draw assist on it. Maybe some sort of a lever that you can use to help string the crossbow, or a wench type system.

@BackyardBowyer 11 жыл бұрын

It is. It's a pretty light crossbow at 100#. It's about comparable to a 35# recurve.

@Boyntonstu 10 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. What is the weight of the arrow? Here's a way-out project idea: Launch a launcher with a launcher to get the additive speed. For example: Launch a small xbow down a rail and trigger it to fire when at speed.

@denzuiper 10 жыл бұрын

how far can you shoot with this crossbow?

@aaronaguirre11 10 жыл бұрын

I love your crossbow, the only thing i would change is the trigger, but

@jylp4u 11 жыл бұрын

Now that you've gotten to shoot this cross a few times, what would you like to change about it? Like if you were to make another one, what would you do differently?

@ulissesmalanski514 10 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna try this at home, for shure!

@youpmeesters2 11 жыл бұрын

Hi i made the crossbow and it shoots juist amazing and really fast

@AssortedVideos 11 жыл бұрын

I chose to watch all of these videos over some stupid show on TV tonight. Guess what I'm making soon? Excellent instructions!

@oud25 11 жыл бұрын

could you use those broad head arrows you made on this since it isnt closed off at the top? deal some good damage

@spydergs07 11 жыл бұрын

It only requires special bolts if the crossbow is exceeding 100lbs. One main reason they have bolts and arrows because a lot of crossbows are 150 lbs of force and the sheer force can split a standard arrow down the nock when being shot. So for the standard homemade crossbow a standard arrow should work just fine

@emoinhell1 11 жыл бұрын

Bows and crossbows are great lol i really want 1 just wondering if was posable to make an assassins creed 3 bow plz i would like to make that

@staszkummerhove 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@drew11pd 11 жыл бұрын

Great series. How is the aim? Looks like you're grouping them pretty well from that distance. Curious how it compares to your "spot." Looks like a tough pull as it is. If you stepped up the lbs (for bigger game hunting), I'd wager you have to figure a way to assist in the pull. Perfect for target, plenty of power for rabbits. Nice work.

@motobuildstv6578 9 жыл бұрын

Man, nice crossbow by the way I make some my self but not as strong as your real nice man

@coolkidmiracle 11 жыл бұрын

One option that might work well is to use 2 pieces of pvc, one will be larger than the other. The smaller one should fit snugly inside of the bigger one and cement glue them together, if that makes any sense. It should result in a good bit more power.

@tomwatson5628 10 жыл бұрын

I have also learned to make my own Broad head tips. If you are interested I will try and make a video and get it to you.

@flamedrag18 11 жыл бұрын

great bow, do you know if you could make the same thing, but 150lb with PVC? could it handle that sort of load?

@mercifulone7065 7 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@kimmidobbins 11 жыл бұрын

a good long bow is capable of speeds in excess of 230 fps. A crossbow is not limited in any way by limb size as normal bows are since the limbs are horizontal and not vertical. If the creator of this bow makes his limbs longer will he be able to pull another 20 fps out of it? Maybe. The fact that this is a home built cross bow and uses PVC for the limb material means very little and with some refinement im sure he can reach 200fps. Good strings and lighter bolts can make a huge difference.

@haroldwalker6734 8 жыл бұрын

It's been about 3 1/2 years since this video. Do you still have this crossbow and how has it held up? You used quite a bit of hot glue which in my experience loses it's grip with stress after a very short time.

@willyam9735 10 жыл бұрын

OK, I've seen the 2-blade broadhead you show being made in your "Hunger Games District 12 Arrow Part 2" video but I am looking for some way to incorporate a field tip with utility razors. If successful, it should be both sharper and more durable than a mild piece of tin. The other thing here is I am using cheap, ($2.99 from Wally World) ready to shoot carbon or glass arrows then experimenting with adding razors. These hollow shafts would not work well with a "hafted" arrow head. If I had access to a small lathe I could probably rig up something but I work with what tools I have. I may perhaps experiment with forging some heads then heat treating them.

@wildrangeringreen 7 жыл бұрын

like a mechanical broad head? take a look at some production models and you could certainly make one with box cutter blades and a field point, or at least I would think

@willyam9735 7 жыл бұрын

+wildrangeringreen, The problem with duplication of commercial broadheads is the very thin slot that the tri-blades fit into. Most (if not all) makers of homemade broadheads do not have access to the tooling necessary to cut the very thin slots that hold the razors in place. My idea is to silver soldier the blades onto a right sized tube that then would slip over the end of arrow shaft. This tube would be capped on the end to butt up against end of arrow shaft. It would have a hole in cap just big enough to allow screwing original field tip back on the arrow. Once the field tip is tightened down it would solidly hold the tube assembly in place. Thus the razors would be behind the field point but just as deadly as the commercial broadhead! I will never make such a homemade broadhead though because I can buy a dozen 3-blade broadheads for $5.47 shipped using my Amazon Prime account. That's less than 46 cents a broadhead so I bought four dozen of them! For that price I cannot waste my time trying to make homemade ones! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O0LU7SA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@BackyardBowyer 11 жыл бұрын

You could use regular arrows, they will just be a little long. Shortened to 18 inches, most arrows will work great with this crossbow.

@BackyardBowyer 11 жыл бұрын

Yes it pulls 100#, but honestly that's light for a crossbow. It's about comparable to a 35 pound recurve bow. Thanks for the piggyback bow suggestion. It sounds like a father-son or Penobscot style double bow.

@plane1233 11 жыл бұрын

Also, would it work to use electrical PVC, as here in Canada they don't sell regular PVC as they use copper pipe for pluming. Thx!

@doraalfiandhikha900 11 жыл бұрын

very very nice,,,,

@hicoteo 11 жыл бұрын

How well does the PVC hold up? Does it start to loose power over time? You might want to put some fiberglass resin over the strings that hold the parts together to prevent them from loosening. I haven't watched all the videos yet but thanks for putting them together. Looks like a fun project. P.S. is that one of those thermometer spy cams I see on the wall in Part 11?

@jagadeeshwarchowdary1092 7 жыл бұрын

may i know the dimensions of stock pls

@pfgr777 11 жыл бұрын

how many meters a shoot could reach ?

@scottmitchell1291 11 жыл бұрын

the bolts he are using are 18 inches. if your arrows are that size then use them, but if not i would make some, he has a video on how to do such a thing in the description

@BattleDwarf321 11 жыл бұрын

Can you use regular arrows, or do you have to use bolts or special arrows?

@dangerdoug 11 жыл бұрын

I have a question Nick. How many shots do you find the prod is good for? I estimate I've taken 50 shots with the one I made and it is now quite bent from use. I take it down when finished, and each time I noticed a slight bit more bend that I did not put into the build. Is there a life to these bows we make with PVC? Can you reshape them after the original build is bent out of shape? Thanks. PS love the way you describe things for us. Thank you for all your videos.

@mohamedibrahim6969 10 жыл бұрын

it is awesome u r a special man doing a special work

@vittocrazi 11 жыл бұрын

to increase power... bigger diameter, sshorter lenght and longer draw. you could use it one at a time, or all at the same.

@user-eu5pg2wx7k 9 жыл бұрын

Good

@EdwinDueck 11 жыл бұрын

How far is the distance that your shooting?

@RalphyGreene 11 жыл бұрын

You understand draw weight is not only factor in arrow speed of course a compound bow at 70lbs is going to deliver arrows that fast that doesnt mean a 70lb longbow or maybe even a 100 will deliver them as fast as your 70lbs compound bow. Compound bow design is very advanced thats why its able to shoot the arrows out faster.

@woutervandermerwe4330 8 жыл бұрын

Exellent crossbow. Could you please tell me more or less the "fpe" of this bow.

@kovona 4 жыл бұрын

With a 400 grain arrow at 155 fps, works out to be about 21 foot pounds of energy.

@MykTheOccultist 11 жыл бұрын

hey man i live in honolulu, i was wondering if you sell any of your bows?

@banthablasterprime1111 11 жыл бұрын

That is badass

@RionCaughman 11 жыл бұрын

oh, and what's the problem with the trigger machanism? seems like you have to push it a lot

@colesquires8832 11 жыл бұрын

This is so cool... You are amazing... I'm young and really wish I could make this stuff.....ps: make more crossbows and others weapons too A+

@taperunner4 11 жыл бұрын

Check this vid... The second bow he shoots is exactly what I am talking about. Very cool concept.

@kimmidobbins 11 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? Compound bows are sending arrows down range at 360 fps IBO. I have 9 bows. I hunt and shoot competition. I am in no way insulting this guy, its a neat creation. I am going to build one as well for fun. All I mean is that my 70# draw Hypertec will sink its arrows which are 30" to the fletches at that range so I thought at 100# it would drive bolts a lil faster is all. Maybe if he shoots some carbon arrows he will get a big speed increase.

@NeoIsrafil 11 жыл бұрын

Speeding up the limbs would be difficult...maybe make it with thinner diameter pvc, but double layer it? I know that in bows the wider limbs are the slower the bow tends to shoot. Perhaps reduce friction, or add something with a little more spring to it like a fiberglass core.

@vrskovi 11 жыл бұрын

I like your crossbow. =) Great job man! When you have time look mine crossbow. ;)

@nandosegan1738 10 жыл бұрын

wow cool!

@1968lisa1 9 жыл бұрын

you didnt show what your final string or cordage was on you trigger was it the same as whem you first did it and could you put like three or four fiberglass rods in it before the recurves

@1968lisa1 9 жыл бұрын

+1968lisa1 when