Make A Crossbow At Home

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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 122

  • @flavioitalolimamarques5561
    @flavioitalolimamarques5561 Před 4 lety +37

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +19

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

    • @timothyneiswander3151
      @timothyneiswander3151 Před 4 lety +10

      Then how the hell did I get here?

    • @dragonscaskentertainment5139
      @dragonscaskentertainment5139 Před 4 lety +1

      Right! I love it!

    • @Marcpowers
      @Marcpowers Před 4 lety +1

      @@timothyneiswander3151 god of creation made you

    • @SurelyLightFoot
      @SurelyLightFoot Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @M4st3r0fN0n3
    @M4st3r0fN0n3 Před 2 lety +18

    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
    @DrowSkinned Před rokem +11

    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
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +2

      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!

  • @kristabartholomew9069
    @kristabartholomew9069 Před rokem +1

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

  • @GrimmEverafter
    @GrimmEverafter Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @genenaimo1255
    @genenaimo1255 Před rokem

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

  • @geoffallert1921
    @geoffallert1921 Před 3 lety

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

  • @kazukiyomeyer2227
    @kazukiyomeyer2227 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @eddiemilner5344
    @eddiemilner5344 Před 3 lety

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

  • @visschernoah
    @visschernoah Před rokem

    Excited to see the metal limbs for this build

  • @xdude736
    @xdude736 Před 4 lety +11

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +2

      Hope you make something fun!

  • @michaelsexton170
    @michaelsexton170 Před 4 lety +1

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @rockinrswoodshop
    @rockinrswoodshop Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

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

  • @edwardhunts
    @edwardhunts Před 4 lety

    Dude, I love how chipper you are!

  • @dragonscaskentertainment5139

    This is awesome! More ideas!

  • @cwlbuilds
    @cwlbuilds Před 4 lety

    Nice work! That looks so cool!

  • @rapidbluesko
    @rapidbluesko Před rokem

    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!

  • @Floki1313
    @Floki1313 Před rokem

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

  • @saiaddict
    @saiaddict Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the love! Keep leveling up!

  • @Ar_Trip
    @Ar_Trip Před 9 měsíci

    real cool stuff❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @rspdragon137
    @rspdragon137 Před 7 měsíci

    Yeah he explained so well

  • @MobyBrickFlicks
    @MobyBrickFlicks Před 4 lety

    This is impressive mate!

  • @robertlombardo8437
    @robertlombardo8437 Před 2 lety +6

    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.

  • @genenaimo1255
    @genenaimo1255 Před rokem

    YOURS IS THE BEST BEST I HAVE EVER SEEM
    THANK YOU

  • @williamhale8162
    @williamhale8162 Před 4 lety +1

    Once agian another awesome and inspiring build.

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the love and for watching!

  • @plutoplays5625
    @plutoplays5625 Před 4 lety +2

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

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

  • @danteleslie6545
    @danteleslie6545 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @roli787
    @roli787 Před 3 lety

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

  • @Everythings_Adjustable
    @Everythings_Adjustable Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! I love my Lady Killer😁

  • @SteamTitan
    @SteamTitan Před 2 lety +1

    really curious bout the draw strength of the crossbow for LARPing

  • @Wastelandman7000
    @Wastelandman7000 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @omecronrodneydheel349
    @omecronrodneydheel349 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Madimistred
    @Madimistred Před 4 lety +3

    ~maniacal laughter~

  • @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

  • @sir_bingus1092
    @sir_bingus1092 Před 24 dny

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

  • @maguspikit7804
    @maguspikit7804 Před 2 lety

    One word...necronomicon!

  • @DollopussD
    @DollopussD Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @raymondbailey2142
    @raymondbailey2142 Před rokem

    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.

  • @silverdragon1314
    @silverdragon1314 Před 2 lety

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

  • @briananuvattanachai6646
    @briananuvattanachai6646 Před 4 lety +7

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @briananuvattanachai6646
      @briananuvattanachai6646 Před 4 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @justinturner5520
    @justinturner5520 Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

      I hope you share how it comes out! Cheers!

  • @loganralston9518
    @loganralston9518 Před 2 lety

    Can you make a one handed one

  • @oTnnnnn
    @oTnnnnn Před rokem

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

  • @LuckySketches
    @LuckySketches Před rokem

    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.

  • @davidbush6236
    @davidbush6236 Před rokem

    Try using bank line for a bow string

  • @EarthMunky66
    @EarthMunky66 Před 4 lety +1

    Holy crap that is cool.

  • @user-fo3rq7fx6g
    @user-fo3rq7fx6g Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @derpyplatypus1172
    @derpyplatypus1172 Před 3 lety +4

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @johnbrandon5493
    @johnbrandon5493 Před rokem

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

  • @defdevecioglu
    @defdevecioglu Před 4 lety

    no quick skills this week?

  • @jolla9963
    @jolla9963 Před 2 lety

    Where is the trigger guard?..

  • @axeandanvil3846
    @axeandanvil3846 Před 4 lety +1

    awesome video any idea what the draw weight is?

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

      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

  • @kyleb123456
    @kyleb123456 Před 4 lety

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

  • @marcdesfosses7708
    @marcdesfosses7708 Před 3 lety

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

  • @Vrezh29
    @Vrezh29 Před rokem

    Can you do the Grimmel's crossbow from HTTYD3

  • @TheMariusDarkwolf
    @TheMariusDarkwolf Před 4 lety +2

    That's seriously awesome.
    Also drawering?

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @urietsin9982
      @urietsin9982 Před 4 lety

      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. 🤣

  • @KarlRoyale
    @KarlRoyale Před 4 lety +1

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

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

  • @MichaelBransonCoach
    @MichaelBransonCoach Před rokem

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

  • @timothyneiswander3151
    @timothyneiswander3151 Před 4 lety +3

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @timothyneiswander3151
      @timothyneiswander3151 Před 4 lety

      derp...forgot to comment
      awesome crossbow

    • @LaineyBug2020
      @LaineyBug2020 Před 2 lety

      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
      @hanelyp1 Před rokem

      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
      @timothyneiswander3151 Před rokem

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

  • @todorminchev2123
    @todorminchev2123 Před 4 lety

    Next a crossbow shield or halberd xD

  • @donaldmcdaniel1773
    @donaldmcdaniel1773 Před rokem

    👍👍👍👍

  • @user-sp6ju1zo3d
    @user-sp6ju1zo3d Před rokem

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @temurnariashvili7526
    @temurnariashvili7526 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety +1

      Excited to see what you come up with!

    • @temurnariashvili7526
      @temurnariashvili7526 Před 4 lety

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

  • @wardogdauwdd3020
    @wardogdauwdd3020 Před rokem

    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

  • @silverrain6098
    @silverrain6098 Před 4 lety +2

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

      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
      @silverrain6098 Před 4 lety

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

  • @candog.2188
    @candog.2188 Před 2 lety +2

    Can you make then sword of Gryffindor

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 2 lety +1

      Great recommandation! Love me som Harry Potter.

  • @dr.lexwinter8604
    @dr.lexwinter8604 Před 4 lety +1

    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.

  • @bretlemieux2489
    @bretlemieux2489 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 3 lety +1

      My neighbors will be super excited 🤣

    • @bretlemieux2489
      @bretlemieux2489 Před 3 lety

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

  • @bleaterbaelostpaw8769
    @bleaterbaelostpaw8769 Před 3 měsíci

    Holy christ that bell is so ungodly loud

  • @TheDrakanMaster124
    @TheDrakanMaster124 Před 2 lety

    Rip grant

  • @ethanwinchenbach7353
    @ethanwinchenbach7353 Před 3 lety +1

    remember me when you get famous

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před 3 lety

      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
      @ethanwinchenbach7353 Před 3 lety

      @@SkillTree You Got it ;)

  • @Marcpowers
    @Marcpowers Před 4 lety +1

    wow :-)

  • @jamesgilvary683
    @jamesgilvary683 Před 4 lety

    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
      @SkillTree  Před 4 lety

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

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Gecugio
    @Gecugio Před rokem

    14:00 this is the

  • @hashpipe252
    @hashpipe252 Před 6 měsíci

    No tiene potencia...

  • @rtx2070...
    @rtx2070... Před měsícem

    High quality guide

  • @plutoplays5625
    @plutoplays5625 Před 4 lety +1

    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.