Osage Assassin's Crossbow
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2021
- Miniature crossbows have long been a way for manufacturers to advertise their skills and bring delight. Adding the term "Assassin" brought a certain mystique and allure. Are they really for assassinating? Of course not. Maybe on a fluke shot, or with poison. Largely these were toys for nobility, the originals made of steel.
Here I've adopted the fun tradition, and interpreted the concept in my own historically inauthentic style. The bow is osage orange with horn tip overlays and draws about 60 pounds at 3." The stock is Douglas fir, and the bolt clip is also horn and is secured with goldenrod cordage stained with blue cornflowers. The string is made of raspberry brambles, and the simple rising peg trigger is made of a Hawthorne branch. It's naturally spring loaded. Everything is friction fit and comes apart.
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This channel is from another realm. The visuals, the sound, the presentation! I could stay here all day.
Thanks Bifbof, glad to have ya
What a delightful video!
Thanks Aurora, glad ya enjoyed
Excellent!
Hey dude when will you make a new bow?
I heard those “ mini Xbows” were used to asasinate celebrities using poisons since it could be hidden upon entrance to the castle!! Cool video and outstanding music selection!!
Maybe! Fun to imagine
That thing is amazing. Time to get into the shop and build my own. Ty for the amazing videos keep it up
Thanks very much! Lots more comin up
Great little crossbow! Like a slingshot with teeth. That is a different take on the rising pin lock bow. That is still my favorite trigger type. Clean and reliable. And easily replaced or repaired. (sigh) Now I have to make me one!
Great craftsmanship! Tiny doesn’t mean easy.
Does mean fun though ;)
Huh.... Now I have a project for some Osage and Hickory scraps that I have lying around! Thanks for the idea!!! :D
I’ve made a lot of spoons but crossbow prods is my new go to for bow making offcuts
@@DanSantanaBows : BTW, your draw knife technique is the smoothest I've seen. I'm jealous.
A lot of that’s the editing, what you’re seeing are the most satisfying moments. Also helps to have a knife dedicated for rough work so that you can really baby the edge on your primary knife and keep it very smooth.
fine craftsmanship
thanks! Gotta make myself a better slingshot some time
@@DanSantanaBows Welcome and that sounds awesome!
Super cool build. Love how you put your videos together! Great job my friend!
Thanks a lot Steven!
Muah! "chef's kiss"
Thanks and good to see ya again!
Nice. 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
sweet :)
Muito legal. Tia Lola ia ter muito orgulho das suas habilidades. Mostro para meu neto Gabriel e falo venha ver o Primo artista Daniel fazendo seus arcos. Beijos a todos.
Muito obrigado Maria. Grandes abrazos a todos e primo Gabriel. Beijos
sweet
Thanks Noodles!
How does it feel to work with osage when you're used to white woods?
Can you the hear angels singing when the stave meets your tools?
Ha, not quite. It’s buttery yet crisp, and nice to carve but personally I don’t think of osage as that miraculous, it’s good stuff but it’s all wood. To me osage is like white wood that’s already heat treated. But then you have to chase a g ring. So really it just speeds up how fast I can make the bow without really reducing the labor. i don’t like to make a white wood bow in a day so i can manage moisture, whereas this is fine for osage. that’s the main advantage to me
Seeing that big horn you used for the mecanism, have you ever made a Horn/Sinew bow?
I’m holding off till i’m ready but I’ll get into it eventually. The bolt clip was bade from scraps. Usually when i break down a horn that did not dry so well, a lot of it will delaminate, which i set aside for projects like this. Normally it’s a quality issue in the horn but you can split horn just like wood if it’s what you want
I hope there'll be a full sized one with wooden prod.
I have a few crossbow projects on the back burner but it will definitely happen
A question about the cross piece which wood do you use? This mini crossbow is outstanding
It’s osage orange (maclura pomifera.) There’s always more info in the description of my videos, too
@@DanSantanaBows Thanks for the reply, I live in the UK an never seen or heard of the wood...an I carve lol. So I was wondering if ash would make a good substitute? How much poundage does the crossbow pull an how far will a bolt fly before dropping off? I haven't seen this kind of crossbow but really would appreciate any advice. Defo going to try build one
@@andylongmore6697 Osage is one of the most common bow woods alongside yew and hickory. You can certainly use ash as well but won’t be able to push it as far as the osage, or you’ll have to make a wider bow, or lower the draw weight.
More bow specs are in the description. It’s 60# at 3”
Accurate range is about 10-15 ft, beyond that it’s hard to hit anything. The bolts go about 60-120 ft depending on the weight. Obviously a full size crossbow will see much better performance. You can make a much bigger and more powerful one with the same design
Friend, I just recently learned about the short (Maybe 36'' BEFORE Stringing) Bows that pull 80-90-Pounds with a very short (Say 18'' Draw) bows. Presumably, they were used from horseback and were favored by SOME Woodland Indians for Forest Hunting. Some modern folks like the Dude over on Fandabi Dozi's channel favor them nowadays because of ease of transportation. Have you ever made one of these short heavy bows? I'd Love to see you make one(Preferably from Maple…)! Thanks!
I’ve made lighter ones but nothing that short or heavy. Check out the bowyers bibles for consistent, untangled information on short bows
why dont you make a full size crossbow video
I'll admit to being a tad jealous of your draw-knives. One day I'll get into blacksmithing and make myself some properly special ones. Pretty tools might not make for prettier work, but gosh do they make a guy feel happier doing it.
Ha, thanks! Check out your local flea markets and antique sales-my best drawknives have been rusty vintage finds that just need some love and care
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