Make Crossbow: Medieval Type | Get Tips & Help

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The discussion focuses on making a medieval-style crossbow, specifically an arbalest, with requests for helpful hints and resources. The original poster has found some references online but is seeking more specific guidance, including video tutorials. They express difficulty in locating relevant videos on YouTube for constructing this type of crossbow. Additionally, there is a mention of a lack of visibility regarding compound crossbows in the context of their search. The conversation highlights a need for more accessible resources for enthusiasts interested in building medieval crossbows.
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I want to make medieval type crossbow, who can give me some helpfull hints, web pages ? thanks.
 
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I found quite a few references by googling on "arbalest crossbow"

(Arbalest was the technical name for one type of crossbows)
 
anyone have a video on how to make this kind of crossbow ?
I search youtube, but was unable to find. Here is the home made crossbow I am taking about,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/12Q_CrQjLF0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/12Q_CrQjLF0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
 
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I'm surprised I haven't seen many compound cross bows. But I wasn't exactly looking either.
 

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