The Table Top Crossbow

Here is what David has to say about building this crossbow.

hi will, here are some pics of my miniature crossbow. after I made it I went online to see other home made catapults and found your site. It is very nice to know that somebody like you is out there keeping these crafts alive. The crossbow is 11 1/2 inches inches tall And when shot with a high arc it fires the 7 inch bolt 65 feet (I measured). It's more fun to lay siege on the enemy from about 30 feet. The tricky part was the bolt, I learned to shape it's base so it would spin in flight, then it doesn't lose any of the energy to wobble or drift. The bow is made of Rock Maple and the string is woven silk. The tip of the bolt is a cleat from an old golf shoe, I put the yellow tape on to make them easier to find.

Thank you for your time, David F.

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1. Make the Table Top Troll Catapult Home and materials requred
2. Begin assembly of the sides and base
3. Assemble the catapult firing arm
4. Complete the assemblly and finish by painting
5. Video of this catapult firing
6. Books/Medieval store
7. DVD's Documentaries about siege engines
8. Free Catapult Plan

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