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    My 2nd crossbow project - german crossbow with cranequin

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    Post by MePilot1 Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:36 am

    Different stages of cranequin build:

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    The mechanism:

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    Post by c sitas Wed Nov 22, 2017 2:06 pm

    Me, you have very excellent layout skills. I like they way you made the catch hook also. All in all you have  made a great looking piece. Are you thinking of using  a ratchet or not. I don't know what was used originally.Keep up the good work, it really looks cool.I have made wooden geared clocks using your method.

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    Post by fester Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:08 pm

    Looks superb. This is were craftsmenship meets engineering
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    Post by MePilot1 Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:00 am

    Finished my cranequin:

    My 2nd crossbow project - german crossbow with cranequin IMG_20180712_110337 My 2nd crossbow project - german crossbow with cranequin IMG_20180803_123523 My 2nd crossbow project - german crossbow with cranequin IMG_20180803_124432 My 2nd crossbow project - german crossbow with cranequin IMG_20180803_154441
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    Post by c sitas Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:28 pm

    A beer for the man please. Nice job Me. I t should be up to the task easily.
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    Post by MePilot1 Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:44 am

    Thx mate. It was hard but worth every hour of work) Now I move to my next project - the crossbow itself) German crossbow.

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