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RE: Tent pole crossbow bolts
So we know that gaffer tape flights work. We know that tent pole shafts work. So we are nearly at a recipe for making new bolts as we need them, out of easy to come by materials after SHTF day.
This confirms my own thoughts and experiments, but the bit I had trouble with is the heads. Any thoughts on what to make heads from?
Best I have made is just leaf shape heads cut straight out of thin steal plate, by hand with tin snips. I haven't tested them though for legal reasons. These are quick and easy to make, but I was wondering if anyone has any better ideas. Also attaching to the shaft. It is quite easy with wood, as you can cut a notch, but I'm not sure with Carbon fibre or GRP. With that I have used a thin tang, but it was very weak at that point... even when helped with epoxy. Again never fired.
My ancestors were makers of arrowheads, so I feel I should get this part right.
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