Inventor Maciej Nowak wanted to create a crossbow unlike any other, and that entailed making one that fit in the palm of his hand. Starting things off, the main body had to be fabricated from a piece of aluminum bar stock that was then shaped with an angle grinder before being machined to mount the crossbar and pulleys.
A circular aluminum tube piece is used as a spring holder, while the spring itself is tensioned by pulling back sailing rope that rests on a latch of sorts. The latter can be released using a small trigger, similar to its real-life counterpart. Projectiles consist of machined skewers with hard metal tips from nails, strong enough to slice right through fruits and other objects.
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Victorinox Swiss Champ Swiss Army Knife, 33 Functions, Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Large Blade,...
- Features 33 functions to equip you for everyday adventures - including 2.45" large blade, scissors, bottle opener with large screwdriver, pliers, and...
- Stainless steel construction encased in polished red ABS scales provides sleek durability
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