Make A Crossbow At Home

This episode we learn How To Make A Crossbow At Home!
This crossbow is my Halfling Rogue's go-to weapon when facing almost certain death. It has gotten us out of countless binds. I am stupid happy to pull this epic weapon into our plane of existence!
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Lady Killer
Weapon (Light Crossbow), Very Rare (requires attunement)
A crossbow designed to resemble a black and red spider. It functions as a +3 light crossbow. It does not require bots to load it as the "legs" of the spider quickly weave you new arrows from the black silk that cover the crossbow as you pull back the string back.
In addition, whenever you hit a creature with this crossbow, that creature must make a Constitution saving throw against the DC 15 or take 3d8 poison damage and be poisoned until the end of your next turn. If they succeed they take half the poison damage and are not poisoned.
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Steps
1. Getting Started 00:54
2 Trigger Happy 02:22
3 Prepping The Stock 06:14
4 The Limbs 07:29
5 Assembly 10:35
6 Lady Killer 14:12
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Inspiration!
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[@M4st3r0fN0n3]

It may have been mentioned before, but adding some fiberglass rods (driveway markers) to the pvc will add resistance and durability to the limbs. Essentially it should double the draw weight, if thats your end goal

[@DrowSkinned]

You passed my Charisma Check. I'm glad I found your channel. I keep watching videos even on things I already know about because I just enjoy hearing you talk about it and it's always fun to see how someone else does things. Thank you for being you.

[@SkillTree]

Not my highest stat so I will take the lucky roll where I can get it🤣. I am glad your youtube random encounter lead you here!

[@flavioitalolimamarques5561]

HOW THIS CHANAL DOESN'T HAVE A BILLION OF SUBSCRIBERS?????

[@SkillTree]

Because only the coolest people on the internet can find me! Glad you're one of them. Thanks for watching!

[@timothyneiswander3151]

Then how the hell did I get here?

[@dragonscaskentertainment5139]

Right! I love it!

[@Marcpowers]

@@timothyneiswander3151 god of creation made you

[@SurelyLightFoot]

@@SkillTree found your channel yesterday and am quickly tearing through all your old videos.

[@GrimmEverafter]

Soo happy to see Lady Killer IRL!! Makes me want to make Scarlet's gear now!

[@kristabartholomew9069]

My kid saw the title Lady Killer and then said “that’s an anybody killer” I laughed so hard 😂

[@kazukiyomeyer2227]

Ah yes, the Japanese saw. Always gets the job done.

[@genenaimo1255]

Best crossbow build I ever saw Your instructions are great You explain EVERYTHING THERE IS NO GUESS WORK ON MY END I LOVE IT

[@xdude736]

Good vid, as usual! Really gets me in the crafting mood.

[@SkillTree]

Hope you make something fun!

[@eddiemilner5344]

I love how happy he gets the farther he gets into the project. I feel the same way so I can relate

[@geoffallert1921]

That's a great build, mate. Keep them videos coming.

[@saiaddict]

dang u just keep getting better and better man ,that looks amazing

[@SkillTree]

Thanks for the love! Keep leveling up!

[@rockinrswoodshop]

Dude, that is sweet! Nice choice with the counter limbs, it definitely allowed for the spider theme to pop out!

[@SkillTree]

Thanks! I am super happy with it 😁. Glad the spider came out as well as it did.

[@michaelsexton170]

Sweet...vids are definitely a great distraction in these crazy times and adds a sense of fun and normalcy back into life. Keep up the good work. You'll have to make you a hip quiver to hold your bolts now.

[@SkillTree]

Oooh good call. It's probably just about time for a quiver, huh?

[@visschernoah]

Excited to see the metal limbs for this build

[@robertlombardo8437]

This design has really inspired me. I want to try making one like this with the double recurve design. What is the draw weight on Ladykiller? I'm very curious what kind of force such a mechanism can produce.

[@rapidbluesko]

Great video - do love the way it comes together and the use of the plastic pipe to keep the poundage low. I was wondering why you left it more plank like than carving the wood down round the grip to make it a much more comfortable bow to wield? (and a bit lighter by losing more oak!) The trigger system is a nice simple design I wonder if there is something simple that could be added to provide a safety catch of some style. Shooting compound bows with a release aid myself and having seen other crossbows in the past, a safety could be a good thing!

[@danteleslie6545]

PVC is a bit brittle so would electricians PVC work the same because it is more flexible. that crossbow works and looks amazing.

[@cwlbuilds]

Nice work! That looks so cool!

[@plutoplays5625]

I absolutely love your channel! You deserve way more subs! [Video Idea] Ot would be a big build, but I would love to see a midevil catapult that has wooden wheels and maybe a guid to making human safe ammo? Like a fluffy dodgeball. I want to build one for Larping.

[@SkillTree]

😄 that would be SUPER fun. I just may have to!

[@edwardhunts]

Dude, I love how chipper you are!

[@dragonscaskentertainment5139]

This is awesome! More ideas!

[@rspdragon137]

Yeah he explained so well

[@MobyBrickFlicks]

This is impressive mate!

[@williamhale8162]

Once agian another awesome and inspiring build.

[@SkillTree]

Thanks for the love and for watching!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Cross bow build is good all the added parts make it great! 👍👍

[@SkillTree]

Thanks! I love my Lady Killer😁

[@roli787]

Awesome content... what earbuds do you use?...

[@Floki1313]

That is so awesome. I would use it to go hunting with.

[@genenaimo1255]

YOURS IS THE BEST BEST I HAVE EVER SEEM THANK YOU

[@Ar_Trip]

real cool stuff❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@SteamTitan]

really curious bout the draw strength of the crossbow for LARPing

[@Wastelandman7000]

Random thought. If you add some plastic driveway stakes inside the bow before you do the flattening of the pvc you'll get a much stronger bow.

[@wanderingstranger8944]

Hey weird question. Real bow lims go forward when unstrung. Then when strung there pulled in the opposite direction. Soo I guess my question being was the video way of making the bow more larp safe or was it lacking information. No judgement of course. Just now sure

[@silverdragon1314]

In theory, could we make the stirrup out of PVC as well? Or would that flex too much to assist in the draw?

[@maguspikit7804]

One word...necronomicon!

[@derpyplatypus1172]

I’m thinking of building but I want to know if this is just a model or does it shoot well and how fast it shoots

[@SkillTree]

It definitely shoots, tho, I haven't recorded how fast. You can control that with the material used too. The same design but a wooden, horn, or even spring steel will make it shoot even faster.

[@omecronrodneydheel349]

Hey, can you tell me where to get more elbow grease? I’m fresh out.

[@briananuvattanachai6646]

I really liked your crossbow it looks really nice especially with the stain and paint job. Just a little bit of advice for the next time you do this .The problem with completely flattening the pvc and not tapering it is it will make it flex more towards the middle and cause it to either kink or split in the middle. So it's best if it's thicker and stiff towards the middle and gradually taper towards the ends. I have built both crossbow and bows made from pvc this will greatly improve the power. If you didn't already you should try to round the edges of the catch or the nut as it's called this is to keep it from wearing down the string. Finally if you want to get a smoother release the notch that engages with the trigger should be 1/8"-3/16" from the center.

[@SkillTree]

Great tips! I will make the adjustments you mentioned for sure! Thank you so much for the help in this skill 😁👍

[@briananuvattanachai6646]

@@SkillTree no problem one more thing I forgot to mention screwing it the the stock might also cause it splitting I had this problem occur when I did something similar. So another thing you could do is either drill a hole through the stock behind the bow. Get a bunch of cords wrap it a bunch of times around the bow and in between the holes. Or you could glue another piece of wood in the front and drill a hole through the wood but, leave the prod alone. I have a crossbow pistol it's attached by there being a mortise in the stock and a wedge in front of it. Then there's a hole in the front of the stock which there's a threaded rod and you have to use a allen wrench to tighten it. But if you use a bolt it will make it simpler.

[@Madimistred]

~maniacal laughter~

[@SkillTree]

MUUUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

[@EarthMunky66]

Holy crap that is cool.

[@SkillTree]

Thanks for watching!😁

[@sir_bingus1092]

Question: is this bow larp safe? if not could one modify it to be so?

[@justinturner5520]

Skilltree, thank you! That’s awesome! I’ll have to get started making mine!

[@SkillTree]

I hope you share how it comes out! Cheers!

[@axeandanvil3846]

awesome video any idea what the draw weight is?

[@SkillTree]

Not positive. I guess just going by feel and comparing it to my bow, it is probably in the 50# ish range. I could probably get more if I shorten the string a bit tho. It seems like it could stand to flex a bit more

[@DollopussD]

How do you make a Larp-Safe version of this? I'm not sure one make out of wood and metal would be allowed.

[@oTnnnnn]

Ive come to build this after i built the balista for a school project

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

That's seriously awesome. Also drawering?

[@SkillTree]

😂 Boston overcompensation, I suppose. Either we omit the "r"s all together or we stick them where they don't belong.

[@urietsin9982]

Uh, yah. Ya putcha clothes in a draw and you drawer a pitcha... Seriously, though, hearing the accent come through cracks me up all the time. I lost mine pretty quick, what with not wanting to draw attention in high school, but draw and drawer stuck around for a long time. 🤣

[@raymondbailey2142]

O.k. so far I've seen 2 of your videos (new comer to the channel) and both were based on medieval weapons. But what about office warfare? Something that can fit on the desk and let your coworkers know that you're prepared (or maybe preparing) to defend yourself against any suprise attacks.. like a mini Ballista or other catapult that can sit at the ready. (And I'm not talking about one of those poorly made popsicle stick ones either, but something that will stand the test of time.

[@kyleb123456]

It would be cool if you upgraded to a paddle trigger that looked like another spider leg or web arc

[@davidbush6236]

Try using bank line for a bow string

[@LuckySketches]

A DC 15 Con save isn't that hard to pass at later levels, and poison resistance is pretty common, and a light crossbow is theoretically the weakest*, but with +3 base damage, 3d8 on a failed save and half on a success, and a chance to poison, that's a seriously strong crossbow! 4d8 and a status effect before sneak attack is even applied! *A heavy crossbow of course has a bigger damage die, but a hand crossbow can be fired twice in a turn with the Crossbow Expert feat. This is more of an upgrade the fewer attacks you get.

[@loganralston9518]

Can you make a one handed one

[@defdevecioglu]

no quick skills this week?

[@timothyneiswander3151]

Build a Trojan Rabbit from Quest for the Holy Grail. I was going to build one in my backyard for the kids to play on and was told I wasn't allowed. If you build one and show how cool it is maybe I can change her mind.

[@SkillTree]

Oh my neighbors would LOVE that lol. 🤔 still.... it WOULD be a cool build.

[@timothyneiswander3151]

derp...forgot to comment awesome crossbow

[@LaineyBug2020]

Who wouldn't allow that? It sounds properly epic! Be sure to train some African Swallows to bring your kids some coconut shells so they can horseback riding too!

[@hanelyp1]

A question of scale, as kids WILL climb the outside. Which has added risk for a mobile piece. But it should be a nice simple (and large) project.

[@timothyneiswander3151]

@@hanelyp1 never said it would be mobile was just going to put faux wheels on it

[@KarlRoyale]

Quick before you read the rest of the comments, RUN DOWNSTAIRS AND TURN YOUR MIC OFF! Great Build, just my $.02 but I would leave Lady Killer as she is and build a whole new crossbow for bow 2.0. nice trigger but how do you cock the bowstring if the trigger wheel isn't in the right position? I have been researching trigger mechanisms for my next build

[@SkillTree]

😂 you actually made me nervous. I ran down to check! I actually did good THIS TIME!

[@todorminchev2123]

Next a crossbow shield or halberd xD

[@user-fo3rq7fx6g]

Did you credit were you got the desighn from the kingofrandom made this

[@donaldmcdaniel1773]

👍👍👍👍

[@user-sp6ju1zo3d]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnbrandon5493]

Where did you find the "retro limb doubler" idea? Any idea as to it being something used in the real Middle Ages ?

[@marcdesfosses7708]

make the bow first for the draw length help calcul the best position of the nut

[@silverrain6098]

Hey. So after a lot of thought i figured i'd like to share some project ideas and most of the things I know on the subject. Is there a way to contact you with the details ? Nice work as always, by the way.

[@SkillTree]

Sure thing! Check out the video description. You can find me on the discord community or direct message me on instagram. I answer both!😁

[@silverrain6098]

That's just awesome. Looking up the instagram account right now. Thanks alot.

[@temurnariashvili7526]

Btw, i've updated that trigger mechanism 😉 now it's cockes itself 😉 I'll show you as soon as the hands reach discord 🙂

[@SkillTree]

Excited to see what you come up with!

[@temurnariashvili7526]

@@SkillTree it's super easy tu make. A few springs, and a stopper. to prevent the roller from spinning and jamming.

[@candog.2188]

Can you make then sword of Gryffindor

[@SkillTree]

Great recommandation! Love me som Harry Potter.

[@MichaelBransonCoach]

Fantastic build but the youtube gods removed all your video links for the specific skills :(

[@Vrezh29]

Can you do the Grimmel's crossbow from HTTYD3

[@bretlemieux2489]

You should make an oxybelous it is a siege crossbowabout the size of your ballista.

[@SkillTree]

My neighbors will be super excited 🤣

[@bretlemieux2489]

@@SkillTree yeah then y’all can have a war

[@TheDrakanMaster124]

Rip grant

[@Marcpowers]

wow :-)

[@SkillTree]

Thanks!😁

[@ethanwinchenbach7353]

remember me when you get famous

[@SkillTree]

If I was ever to get famous, it would only be BECAUSE of people like you. I appreciate you and your support. Thanks for being part of the Fam!

[@ethanwinchenbach7353]

@@SkillTree You Got it ;)

[@bleaterbaelostpaw8769]

Holy christ that bell is so ungodly loud

[@jolla9963]

Where is the trigger guard?..

[@jamesgilvary683]

Damn. Lady killer is so badass. I want to make it so badly, but I don't want to copy yours and be unoriginal

[@SkillTree]

Thanks! I am super proud of it! Feel free to make your own version!😁👍

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Imagine putting this much effort into a video that gets 3.2k views and 7.2k subs. D: I feel bad for this guy, he deserves way more subs, even if he does look like a throwback to 2003 with that hair and earrings.

[@wardogdauwdd3020]

You can buy small bone blanks i want to see you buy alot of them glue them together and make a bone crossbow stock and have the crossbow be called the forbidden bow of the damned souls

[@Gecugio]

14:00 this is the

[@thegunnut1944]

This is the indeed

[@LaineyBug2020]

Lots of Cancer Baddies released when heating PVC, please wear respirators in well ventilated area!

[@hashpipe252]

No tiene potencia...

[@rtx2070...]

High quality guide

[@plutoplays5625]

I absolutely love your channel! You deserve way more subs! [Video Idea] Ot would be a big build, but I would love to see a midevil catapult that has wooden wheels and maybe a guid to making human safe ammo? Like a fluffy dodgeball. I want to build one for Larping.

[@timothyneiswander3151]

safe ammo? how about the large size Squishmellows?

[@LaineyBug2020]

Safe ammo: yarn pom poms!