How to Easily Make a Powerful Crossbow From an Old Saw

Hello, everyone!
You often ask in the comments how to make a crossbow without forging and with a minimum number of tools.
Watch the video and learn how easy it is to make such a crossbow at home.
It is quite powerful and accurate.
You can make it with a minimum of effort and cost for tools and materials.
I will be happy to answer your questions in the comments.
Enjoy the video!

[@rosiemason-rk4cm]

People who make content like this usually have a fully-equipped workshop full of lathes, milling machines etc. so well done for doing this using hand tools - I'm very impressed!

[@bobkelly2447]

Agreed ! and knowledge to build the thing a bit better !because they have been doing it longer.... this was not a put down of the posters ability it was meant to help improve his crossbow he did a great job using just hand tools I doubt I could do better, but that is not the point, improving the crossbow in the way I described will make it faster and more reliable. I do have a fully equipped workshop for both wood and metal... and I have built crossbows several times and I know what makes them work better. but I don't make videos ! so I help these builders by telling them where they can improve their crossbow.... I know I am not perfect and I don't need you to tell me I am not.... have a nice day !

[@secxnd_self]

I’m trying it with a saw, drill, sandpaper and a dream😂

[@steelcityriddims]

Awesome work. Super impressed with the trigger mechanism.

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 👍🤝

[@hillmac376]

Brilliant work. The trigger mechanism is amazing. Well done.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

I was wincing like hell at so many nails, but can't deny this is damn pretty and well-machined.

[@Steve91694]

Totally agree with everyone who loved the trigger, very impressive, especially by hand- this would've taken hours upon hours. Great job!

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 👍🤝

[@Nail332]

Курок хороший но не для мощного арбалета, я делал на подобие такого же спускового механизма и у меня не хватало сил нажать на курок так как плечи у меня были от рессоры легковой машины, потом я переделал курок, на трущиюся часть поставил подшипник и тогда все щаработало

[@IvanSpike13]

Обалденно , очень понятно. Пошагово и несложно!) Спасибо Вам

[@gabocaavelon7758]

I love this video because you don't work with million dollar machines, you do everything with your own hands, like me when I was young

[@jaafarhmade]

Then what is your need for watching how to make homemade crossbow?

[@stevebramblet7192]

Thanks for making this without music. 👍 Awesome vid and much care taken in hand-crafting a crossbow! Now if I can only find an "old saw" like that haha

[@iamyourfan9729]

Stunning craftsmanship on that trigger design!

[@bobkelly2447]

1. the trigger mech needs to be epoxied in place on both sides to give rigidity to the stock and restrict it's movements. 2. the bow striength is abismal... you can use another bow just like it lashed to the original bow to double it's striength ( if you can cock it with one hand it is just a toy!) (if it takes all your striength with both arms it is at the bottom end of real cross bow power) and a bit less bow in the bow will result in a faster bolt( so it pushes the bolt a bit longer !) 3. the stock bulge at the forward hand rest needs to be longer and deeper to keep your fingers away from the bow string.... you will only make the mistake of getting your fingers hit by the string once ! ( ask me how I know ! it really hurts !) 4. good idea on the burning finish on the stock but now add lots of motor oil to the stock as a preservative. ... your trigger mech. is great but should be rivited together as there is alot of force there and it can twist the plates and jam the trigger...(thrust washers are also a good idea for the pivot points) I made my bow out of 1" PVC pipe with a 1/2" piece of pipe inside it and it is a very strong bow.... the string/cable should rest on top of the bow arms creating less drag on the stock and more speed for the bolt. a cross bow done right, is just as accurate as a rifle, has a flat trajectory for the range you will shoot at. and hits hard enough to sink the bolt 3"~6" into a tree.... which means it will go through a Deer or Human. their great for home defence ! because their silent, hit extremally hard and do not require gunpowder or a license. All in all a very nice build..... make another one with a PVC bow, it will surprise you i am sure!

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you for the constructive criticism and great advice for the future I think I will make a crossbow out of a pvc pipe someday and will listen to your advice in the future If you have any advice on my other works, I will be happy to hear your opinion, good luck.

[@JeremyBertram-nd3wj]

​@@makeitlikenewI made almost the same thing once. Your trigger was astronomically better than mine but I used a leaf spring from a truck for my bow. It's hard to pull back (hence my tough ass trigger). Try a leaf spring next time instead of a saw blade. You'll like the power.

[@Ram-hk8ox]

could you post a video of your bow? it sounds great

[@rivencraft1734]

That last point depends heavily on where you live. In my country a crossbow is legally classified as a firearm. Second I wouldn't want to use a crossbow in a house because while it'll kill, it won't kill as quickly or as maneuverable as a machete, baseball bat or similar.

[@bobkelly2447]

@@rivencraft1734 that is unfortunate ! but think again if you think a hand tool will kill quickly in most cases it will not. it totally depends on the situation and your luck/skill at getting the implement to target. beating something to death is not fast and easy nor should it be. but if we are talking home defence there is one thing that has proven itself superior to all other forms through the ages...a gun ! in countries where it is illegal for such things to be possessed you are left to rely on the goodness of mankind not to invade your home....and that is foolish. I made this comment to help the poster to see where he can improve the design to make the crossbow better, i am sorry some people took that as criticism but some people always will look for the worst in others . it would be a great thing if we could all try to help one another instead of bitch at one another.... but I suppose that is the nature of man a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.... using a crossbow in a house is indeed risky I agree but if you have nothing else but a bat it's a better choice !.... and if it's a home invasion scenario, a bit more pain is inconsequential. i do not think being nice to thieves will help anyone, the only thing they respect is the fear of death.

[@tiberiusstaicu7853]

how to "easily" do this , says the master craftsman , who made this beauty , great work !

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you 😊

[@chrisferguson7549]

Not really, just common sense and a will to make it

[@paulworgan6599]

I really admire people who have skills like this because I'm hopelessly impractical.

[@Iazzaboyce]

Very good - I think it's better to drill pilot holes for screws in this kind of work.

[@666toysoldier]

When I was in high school (class of '69) it was pretty common for someone in shop class to make a crossbow.

[@peterpitre9736]

I came here just for the trigger. Nice

[@wong4728]

Cruel treatment to 🍎 good treatment to apple eat it. Nice video.

[@chrisferguson7549]

Awesome job

[@acawap]

this is so cool. We clearly have different definitions of "easily" though!

[@DIYCraft636]

The gun is so big and beautiful

[@clemgreen7575]

Brilliant improvisation with a couple of hand tools

[@mickymouse1232]

I LIKE THAT " -- WELL DONE -- THUMBS UP "

[@makeitlikenew]

🤝👍

[@brorjordas1979]

Very well made! A truly an enjoyable watch.😊👍🏻 Thank you!

[@damnnyou8280]

How to Easily? Really bruh easily

[@Tex81024]

I mean its easier than hand filing the whole thing

[@davidbuehler5627]

Working with basic tools is a very important skill to have. My son is 10 years old and we have already started. It’s never too late. Some people may find a life long passion/ hobby.

[@Topramen2]

None of these techniques and tools he uses are really that hard to use. Yes this may take a fair amount of time but the actual skill level required isn’t that of a master carpenter or whatever.

[@Jinnseng]

what part exactly isn’t easy ?

[@kerem3178]

great video ty for tutorial greetings from turkey best country

[@valentinodestefano6307]

Great video. Did you make plans of the pieces and their dimensions? And if you made them, it would be very helpful if you put them in the description.

[@jefersonmeira6502]

Rapaz, ficou excelente, olha esse tiro firme, é uma obra prima

[@garyalensr]

Amazing skills my friend. You made an awesome looking xbow

[@adaddonwh.4061]

Next step: transform to compound crossbow, good job bro

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you bro 😎

[@ultrarb3705]

Made with simple tools found in most garages. Great job

[@makeitlikenew]

Yes, you are right, and this is exactly what I wanted to convey to the audience. Many things have the right to a new life

[@michaelvrooman5681]

Interesting. I wonder what a double layer of saw blade would do to increase draw weight and arrow/bolt velocity ? It would be easy enough to find out since 99% of the work is already done

[@TheToddFather1969]

I enjoyed this video. Very informative and a good use of scrap metal and lumber.

[@gsftom]

Incredible build!

[@karljoe1733]

very impressive, I enjoyed watching this video. After the watch I thaught I could try one straight away.

[@faschwank]

I like everything but the trigger guard. Should have made it out of the same steel as many of the other flat steel parts. ---------------Well, that aside, excellent crossbow. powerful and accurate.

[@Johny40Se7en]

6:30 It's understandable why that's one of the most replayed parts of this video. That is a sweet mechanism you've created there fella, fair play. Lovely end result. And 11:13 that is a cool way of highlighting the grains in the wood 😳😊 Just curious about the approximate range that this fires an arrow to?

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked the result. In the video, I am shooting from 10 meters, but this crossbow can shoot at 30 meters. Thank you and good luck

[@liudmylabohdan2565]

I love your videos. Each project is better and better.

[@makeitlikenew]

❤️❤️❤️

[@watdaduckfuk]

Great job, unlike most of these types of videos i actually think most people could do this without a giant workshop.

[@seewaage]

Totally cool project!

[@kajbyman3006]

Great video,thank's.Will make one too..Maybe a bit easier with mill and lathe..

[@StonedDragon-kj1di]

Nice bow

[@acunxkicau903]

Very good job ❤ Power Crossbow

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job love your work totally amazing thanks for sharing

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 👍🤝

[@user-cx1me7zs7k]

Спусковий механізм неперевершений!!! Ви хороший майстер!!! 😊

[@makeitlikenew]

I love you 🤟

[@eastoforion]

very lovely mechanism!

[@bobbydc33]

Whats your best long distance shot?

[@JosephSastreShowsYou]

I love it. Except that string with the metal ferrules. It’s going to break eventually and the side that breaks is going to fly towards your eye. I would add a leather buffer to keep the metal bow from cutting the string and also just tie the string with knots.

[@axerxes3981]

Festinating. Nice job. Thanks for sharing!! Ax

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 🤝

[@philholman8520]

Terrific video! Made with love! 😉✌️👍🇬🇧

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you 🙏 🇺🇦🤝

[@Nghenhachay1994]

Good😊

[@Matthews_Tools]

Really great work! How punctual?

[@ericathompsen8110]

Awesome video thank you so much for making it ❤️👍

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you Erica 😊👍🤝

[@antoniomotadasilvamota4550]

Legal parabéns

[@mishabogdan1623]

Зроблю і собі такий)😅

[@Austinite333]

Great job👍 is that sander shaping the bow stock a standard angle grinder?

[@robertotirabasso2812]

Great job ...but the power is too low

[@bbkyjohnson]

I enjoyed this very much. Pretty solid work for the tools being used in my opinion. I wonder if the front site is to far back? Almost seems like the cable was hitting it. If you decide to make a stronger one I’d consider moving the site forward.

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I wanted to show that anyone can make a good crossbow, and you don't need a lot of professional tools.

[@Ram-hk8ox]

so you mean a longer frame? wouldnt a shorter string produce the same result?

[@bbkyjohnson]

Good possibility it would. I never thought of that option.

[@TravisMcKnight-lk7gg]

🔥 fire harden your arrows tips to increase hardness , making your own bolts using all right features of a large bird to spin right or all left feathers to spin left and natural pine sap heated up as a natural glue to secure your arrow heads .way better than buying bolts.

[@edwardchance2543]

Thanks for sharing subscribed great video

[@brancosilva8346]

Adorei seu vídeo, você não fala nada mas é bem explicado parabéns 👏👏🇧🇷👏👏

[@makeitlikenew]

I'm glad that you understood everything without words, and I hope that other viewers do too. I often wonder if I'm doing a good enough job of making my videos so that the viewer understands everything without words, and your comment gives me hope that I am.

[@joebiiden2223]

perfect❤❤❤

[@charliejones7574]

cool,now use an old truck or carriage leaf spring...broom sticks for bolts

[@user-qq9pv2sm3k]

Ingenious

[@PW103LEANDROSILVA]

Good, mas poderia ter passado todas as medidas explicando mais! Tnks!

[@user-io6pj8bz8h]

Well done

[@user-mg6il8uk3t]

Nicely made

[@user-lw6gc3ic4m]

Золоті ручки молодець

[@user-ri3ob1ro5o]

Wow its awsome 😮

[@mariodejesus3565]

Y como hiciste las flechas??

[@danielbridgewater3444]

Cool dude!

[@minicooper2572]

Deadly to any apple 😮

[@johnemmons9087]

Very nice job.

[@makeitlikenew]

👍🤝

[@Phantom-S.A.]

En mi pais el uso de las ballestas esta normalizado ya que lo consideran un arma de caza menor

[@paulwhite7475]

Do you have planns available?

[@user-be9be1uw1g]

از چه فنری برای ساخت این کمان زیبا استفاده میکنن

[@user-kv2zs7yx6j]

whats the width of the metal of the saw blade you used?

[@flynnstone3580]

Nice, I used a car leaf spring and a come-along to cock it. It's mounted on an old log splitter trailer.

[@NangohFavour-fv1pc]

Please what is the name of the rope you used

[@user-or8dm8gi8m]

what metal is used for the mechanism?

[@zyrilesteban5817]

What us the draw weight tho 🤔

[@massoimassoia8759]

Good I Like Videos

[@lucianmihaila7077]

Foarte bine lucrat și explicat tot mecanismul, din păcate în România dacă deții o asemenea arbaletă este caz penal, faci pușcărie conform legislației în vigoare !

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you for your praise. I did not know that Romania had such a law. I think it's right because these crossbows are quite dangerous if you don't follow the safety rules.

[@tomassawyer1790]

Igual en España, y supongo que en el resto de Europa...

[@gustavohenriquewanderley1234]

Acho que eu tenho metade dessas ferramentas.

[@user-ib6ef8tw4g]

shoot distance when the angle is 45?

[@tbishop4961]

Crude methods, but your lock is pretty legit

[@michealshaffer6223]

What was the draw weight.

[@millroyboy07]

This is super cool and innovative but I’m not sure I’d label it “easy”

[@JeremyBertram-nd3wj]

Hey.... I like it.

[@makeitlikenew]

🤟🤝

[@drakirger4297]

WICH STTEL BESIDES BIG SAWBLADES IS GOOD FOR THIS

[@user-zc7vf9hd5p]

Круто

[@nejtrinospin4219]

👍🤘

[@ameerhero5576]

هل يمكن ان تبين كم يبلغ حجم كل حفار حفرت به الاجزاء الحديدية ؟

[@CaptainFlint3721]

You are a genius!.😊 I want copy that,but crossbow is illegal in CHINA！😅

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you. good luck 😊🤝

[@kerrylyons305]

Personally I think the tension is a little loose but I like your interpretation of the crossbow

[@NitrogenoxTheQuick]

Only thing making this illegal in Sweden is the trigger mechanism. Love it though

[@gigasteveman]

is that crossbow good for hunting?

[@makeitlikenew]

Yes 👍

[@iurie-ttba-planetearth]

😲 👍🏻

[@wakeelkhan339]

Wakeelkhan❤

[@charan70]

Now I can be like Darrell dixon 😂

[@safirclan2127]

👍👍👍👍👍💐

[@aninventor69]

👍