Posted 27 April 2006 - 01:06 AM
I made a topic about one of those a year or so ago. I called the topic "Mr. Literal" or something.
Anyway, I recommend using something like a clothespin trigger with a long pin, the pin pressing up against a plate. That way, the catch on the cord can be put against the pin, pull the pin, it ifres.
I used a rubber band gun...
Anyway, that looks nicer than mine. I got ranges of about 45-55ft using an assload of rubberbands. I mean, a fricken'-fracken'-fantastiche amount of rubberbands. That was also with a heavier arrow (screw in the front of a BnA arrow. Yes, the screw was covered).
As far as practicalty, I was able to get a couple shots off in a couple seconds. It was about as fast as my NF to fire, only shot something with more force. I think I may make another one, only out of 1" square tubing and heavy springs on the arms, so as to actually have the arms move. Hmm...people need to stop making me think. That is a very bad thing, when I think that is.
Anyway, nice work. Give it some stain/sealent/oil (WD-40). That'll bring out the colors in the woods.
Oh yeah, you're gonna need a track/rail of some sort so as to get an arow/missile to shoot straight.
"Fear the man with one gun, for he probably knows how to use it."