How to Easily Make a Powerful Crossbow From an Old Saw

[@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😂

[@bigbad6983]

l had an old crossbow with an aluminium bow, which snapped. The company that made it was out of buisness so l couldn't buy a replacement. l ended up making one out of a Hi Lux leaf spring using an angle grinder and a hand held belt sander. lt turned out better than the original.

[@natthachainakrab9105]

❤I agree with you too.🎉🎉🎉

[@natthachainakrab9105]

​@@bobkelly2447🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@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

[@hillmac376]

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

[@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

[@ORIGINAL_SHADOW_TAKER]

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

[@Springbonnie85-d9z]

@@ORIGINAL_SHADOW_TAKERmaybe some people like just watching and not building ever think of that

[@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

[@steelcityriddims]

Awesome work. Super impressed with the trigger mechanism.

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 👍🤝

[@natthachainakrab9105]

​@@makeitlikenewI like to howto the Trigger 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@patriotsofazerbaijan6070]

@@makeitlikenew Everything is clear. Excellent, just give me the dimensions please.

[@spacewalker3659]

do you think the trigger would work if i made one like that but out of plywood? cuz i dont have the equipment to work with metal like that

[@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

[@IvanSpike13]

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

[@iamyourfan9729]

Stunning craftsmanship on that trigger design!

[@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

[@carlosmortiz8354]

¡¡BESIDES EVERYTHING AWESOME DONE, WHAT'S REALLY DISTINCTIVE ABOUT THIS CROSSBOW IS THE IRON SIGHTS UPGRADE!!! GOD BLESS & THANK YOU FOR SHOWING

[@DaveDexterMusic]

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

[@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.

[@acawap]

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

[@oldbonesbushcraftrodjackso474]

I love the old style trigger mechanics very cool .AWESOME JOB .

[@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.

[@karljoe1733]

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

[@clemgreen7575]

Brilliant improvisation with a couple of hand tools

[@SleepyBoBos]

I hope people appreciate the knowledge and craftsmanship displayed here. Love the drill-lathe!

[@paulworgan6599]

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

[@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

[@TheToddFather1969]

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

[@keeganowens8949]

"Powerful." (pulls string back with single finger)

[@666toysoldier]

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

[@mmagnusol]

From either Popular Mechanix or Popular Science plans. I did that!

[@mickymouse1232]

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

[@makeitlikenew]

🤝👍

[@liudmylabohdan2565]

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

[@makeitlikenew]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kerem3178]

great video ty for tutorial greetings from turkey best country

[@jondennert]

when youre chiselling out the space for the trigger mechanism save yourself some trouble and drill out as much as you can but keep your drilled spaces inside your marked area then chisel out the little waste left over and clean up the edges with your chisels itll save a lot of time and be easier to clean up

[@davidbrown9914]

Thanks for the lesson in simplistic EXCELLENCE !! Job well done sir. Do carry on.

[@Brian18741]

Great work. The trigger mechanism is excellent 👌👍

[@Україна-с7п]

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

[@makeitlikenew]

I love you 🤟

[@peterpitre9736]

I came here just for the trigger. Nice

[@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.

[@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.

[@Iazzaboyce]

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

[@ARKsurvivor7337]

I know ARK survivors when when see em, and you sir are one of us!

[@adaddonwh.4061]

Next step: transform to compound crossbow, good job bro

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you bro 😎

[@Всегопонемногушагзашагом]

Очень понятно все по полочкам спасибо вам, лайк и подписка желаю удачи❤

[@АлексейПархаев]

Это как делать не надо!

[@wong4728]

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

[@UtolLegazpi]

The final result of your creation is magnificent and i love it ill go make my self one too

[@garyalensr]

Amazing skills my friend. You made an awesome looking xbow

[@anjairis]

Awesome! Well done, I'm impressed.

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 🤝

[@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.

[@jefersonmeira6502]

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

[@kajbyman3006]

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

[@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

[@charliejones7574]

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

[@Matthews_Tools]

Really great work! How punctual?

[@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.

[@mixerD1-]

Mild steel won't harden...

[@TravisMcKnight-lk7gg]

@mixerD1- I'm talking about fire Harding wood arrow shaft tips to accept points or arrow heads making the shaft tougher at each end , making the knocks tougher as well , I use or make arrow heads or points out of stainless steel circular saw blades , I should have explained it better, arrow shafts heated up over fire inside a circle of stones similar to a fire pit and the heat steams the moisture out of the shafts straightening the shafts

[@axerxes3981]

Festinating. Nice job. Thanks for sharing!! Ax

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 🤝

[@РоманКуличенко-е1в]

Батарея от Самоката - не только к Дрели , Самокаты не воровать !!! И не распиливать !!!

[@themightypen1530]

I would submit that any crossbow that you can draw back using only two fingers is not "powerful". Nice toy bro.

[@gsftom]

Incredible build!

[@brorjordas1979]

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

[@bobbyb4242]

Great craftmanship,💯💯💯 Correct me if I'm wrong,but I'm am pretty certain that heard a German Shepherd in the background 😅

[@acunxkicau903]

Very good job ❤ Power Crossbow

[@bobbydc33]

Whats your best long distance shot?

[@michaelthaxton2178]

If it look’s easy then the one doing it is just that good at it. But that doesn’t make it easy. Nice work Sir.

[@ericathompsen8110]

Awesome video thank you so much for making it ❤️👍

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you Erica 😊👍🤝

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job love your work totally amazing thanks for sharing

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you my friend 👍🤝

[@GabrielSăndiță]

Wow its awsome 😮

[@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.

[@Ornitholestes1]

impressive, although the word "powerful" in the context of crossbows would usually appear to imply something that can't just easily be pulled with one hand.

[@eastoforion]

very lovely mechanism!

[@Hehhan126]

Excellent craftsmanship

[@chrisferguson7549]

Awesome job

[@StonedDragon-kj1di]

Nice bow

[@seewaage]

Totally cool project!

[@johnnycock8785]

How long and thick should the crossbow be? Great design by the way its fantastic!

[@Austinite333]

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

[@jhallack7491]

Nicely made

[@CaptainFlint3721]

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

[@makeitlikenew]

Thank you. good luck 😊🤝

[@Bruno.Bastos]

“Por mais simples que seja, todo trabalho é uma fonte de realização pessoal.”🍷🗿

[@mishabogdan1623]

Зроблю і собі такий)😅

[@andreykotovsky]

I think its not really "powerful" in terms of crossbows, but its not a bad thing. I thinks this is like modern analogue to a hunting crossbow from history books. It had light draw weight, but was succesfully used for hunting

[@sanisawuczak]

Przy takim naciągu , to można polować na ...wroble i na nic więcej. 😅😅😅

[@andreykotovsky]

@@sanisawuczak for some reason youtube cant translate your comment🙁

[@paulofigueiredo4578]

👏👏👏👏 perfect art. 🙏

[@edwardchance2543]

Thanks for sharing subscribed great video

[@THACOLaoCai]

very interesting. your video is very good

[@DaniloGMatiasPolanco]

Nice job I like this

[@johnemmons9087]

Very nice job.

[@makeitlikenew]

👍🤝

[@이이-n4z8y]

Well done

[@michealshaffer6223]

What was the draw weight.

[@natthachainakrab9105]

ขอบคุณครับ🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

[@Opakreatif]

Sangat bagus👍👍

[@PW103LEANDROSILVA]

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

[@joebiiden2223]

perfect❤❤❤

[@ja-no6fx]

Well done, as a craftsman to another. I am very impressed. keep going. Liked and sub'd

[@flynnstone3580]

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

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

That's Freaking cool man 😎👍🔥💯🏹

[@millroyboy07]

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

[@voodoochild1990]

Angling the prod in at like an 80 degree angle will reduce string drag in the tiller and increase power.

[@willbbwluvr]

Drawn with two fingers, cute toy there

[@JeremyBertram-nd3wj]

Hey.... I like it.

[@makeitlikenew]

🤟🤝

[@massoimassoia8759]

Good I Like Videos

[@brightargyle8950]

I don't think I would call it a "powerful" crossbow. I've made a few medieval crossbows with steel prods with draw weights of 90 to 125 pounds and found them to be fairly strong despite this being on the lower end of the scale, but this looks to be maybe 20 or less. While I can span my crossbows by hand, I need to use both and it's a workout. No issues with the crossbow itself, I would have killed for something this cool as a kid living in the woods and I would STILL enjoy shooting it for fun! Very well executed and built.

[@rheinfalke]

How to Easily Make a Powerful Nuclear Bomb From a Dishwasher

[@minicooper2572]

Deadly to any apple 😮

[@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.

[@Roentgium]

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 ?

[@spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272]

I can hear the smoke alarm low battery sound coming from your comment.

[@danielbridgewater3444]

Cool dude!

[@philochristos]

Pretty cool.