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How to set a crossbow prod - angle and depth Help needed

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globalmark:
Hi Del

Thanks for that Info - Just had a go at Laying it all out - come up with almost exactly what you have drawn there - seems to be approx 6˚ anyway and i also put just below the fletching slot so bit less then half way down the stock .
will attach pics what do you think -
also any recommendations on the fixing method - I was thinking make that slot larger and wedges held in by cover plates both side or a longer threaded Bolt/rod from the front - the prod came with steel plate and 2 rubber small stickers ??

Stock is currently very long as thats the length of timber I was going to cut to length after fitted the Prod _ how much sticking out the front is a good idea ??

Thanks Mark

Del the cat:
There's loads of ways to fix it.
Your two ideas are both sound, don't worry too much about the angle as you can adjust it by putting in a thin wedge anyway.
I quite like the clamp bolt screwed in from front idea, but I've not used it myself.
I think rubber (or leather) facing on the prod where it is clamped is always a good idea, it helps to avoid any sharp edges which would concentrate the stress.
Del

globalmark:
Hi Del

Thanks for that - when get around to doing that i will try and post a pic or something hopefully during this week
 - thanks again Mark

globalmark:
Hi
To anyone interested pretty much finished today - little bit of polish , change few nuts more decorative ones, fine tune few bits  but shoots great in garage anyway  -
Thanks all for help everyone
So here are few pics - any questions happy to let you know . Also have more pics of parts if anyone interested - need to get to a field and test distance yet .
Finished with sanding sealer then few coats Danish oil , bees wax on top - Home made string with 28 strands of B50 and used Long bow serving thread - then wrapped Middle serving with thick linen thread and covered all in bees wax, Stainless steel plates (hiding prod hole and shoulder rest),Fold up Aluminium foot stirup, Arrow holder -Bit old bandsaw blade .
Home made Bolts/arrows - IPE , Oak , Maple and one bit shop dowel approx 9.5mm dia , turkey feathers , arrow tip glued on
Might need a sight eventually
Mark

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