On 04 Jan 2005 17:39:47 GMT, (Rileyesi) wrote:

Can anyone recommend some books or sites?

_Really_ get a copy of Ralph Payne-Gallwey's
"The Book of the Crossbow "
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS.../codesmiths-20
It's a historical survey of crossbows and an excellent read. I've
also used it as source material for a few reproductions (a crossbow,
two mangonels and a few trebuchets)

Bowmaking is hard. I know I can't do it 8-)
(two attempts and counting)
http://codesmiths.com/shed/things/kn..._payne-gallwey