These plans detail the parts required to make your own dark ages crossbow from the 11thC, based on the archaeological finds of this evidently 'home made' design.
It is great for hunting birds and fish and can be made with a saw, knife, dril...
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A bit pricey for what you get, a single sheet with just dimensions and a few pictures. Thankfully i had some experience making self bows already. But if you dont you'll definitely need to learn how to tiller a regular bow, and how to make string. I did make the bow and really love it. I used cherry wood instead of ash and a 38" prod. Its probably about #25 draw at 9 inches. Definitely recommend keeping it light. There is a reason they moved to composite and iron.