Kynan's crossbow
A very nice 'western' crossbow. This one is using the mahogany stain on cherry
wood, and topped off with a couple of coats of Danish oil. I am really
liking this combination, as it very closely approximates the look of a hundred
years of pitch and beeswax.
It pulls 87 pounds at 10.5 inches for an energy rating of 914 ips and shoots
very smoothly.
The extra knotting on the string (visible in the last photo) is an extra length of dacron braid
tied on the string to protect the center serving. I'm adding a length of the same cord with the
delivery, so that it can be replaced when it wears out. No special tools are needed; just tie a new one on when the time comes.
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