Crisbow Crossbow (pic heavy)
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Gents, all help is appreciated!
Weezer, there was nothing special about the washer itself. What I can't remember is whether there was a thin rubber washer also, to prevent scratching of the prod.
In reality you will need an extra fibre washer or two, to get the right spacing between the stirrup and the prod. This is so that you don't have an angled stirrup after tightening.
I'll post pics of my washers when I get my camera back from work. I use one metal and two fibre washers.
As for the bracket, I don't know which part you mean...is it the heavy metal part that the limbs attach to, or is it something else?
Weezer, there was nothing special about the washer itself. What I can't remember is whether there was a thin rubber washer also, to prevent scratching of the prod.
In reality you will need an extra fibre washer or two, to get the right spacing between the stirrup and the prod. This is so that you don't have an angled stirrup after tightening.
I'll post pics of my washers when I get my camera back from work. I use one metal and two fibre washers.
As for the bracket, I don't know which part you mean...is it the heavy metal part that the limbs attach to, or is it something else?
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I just thought of something: there is a rubber pad between the prod and the frame, and this pad compresses over time. Perhaps that's why I need to add washers up front to have the correct stirrup angle upon tightening.
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Thanks for the replies Dr. Manic and Odd Job.
Dr. Manic: Imperial Units are fine as I should be easily able to convert them. I am in Canada and although we officially work in SI (metric units) many measurements are still in Imperial (construction is all in inches and feet and people still report their weight and height in pounds and feet/inches as well...old habits die hard I guess). Thanks.
Odd Job: The bracket I speak of is shown in the "Instruction pamphlet" you posted. I have marked it here:
This bracket/plate mounts between the stirrup and the prod in my recurve model (Cheetah MK4).
It's odd that this very same bracket is not shown in the Cheetah MK4"parts list" diagram that you also included in your original post. Perhaps there were two versions/vintages of this crossbow? One with the bracket / plate integrated into the prod (as it appears to the the case in the pictures of the compound prods) and the other with the bracket separate from the prod?
Anyway, thanks for the help!
Dr. Manic: Imperial Units are fine as I should be easily able to convert them. I am in Canada and although we officially work in SI (metric units) many measurements are still in Imperial (construction is all in inches and feet and people still report their weight and height in pounds and feet/inches as well...old habits die hard I guess). Thanks.
Odd Job: The bracket I speak of is shown in the "Instruction pamphlet" you posted. I have marked it here:
This bracket/plate mounts between the stirrup and the prod in my recurve model (Cheetah MK4).
It's odd that this very same bracket is not shown in the Cheetah MK4"parts list" diagram that you also included in your original post. Perhaps there were two versions/vintages of this crossbow? One with the bracket / plate integrated into the prod (as it appears to the the case in the pictures of the compound prods) and the other with the bracket separate from the prod?
Anyway, thanks for the help!
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Perhaps I was not completely clear in my last post. In my Cheetah Mk4, the bracket/plate indicated in my picture was a loose part. It was not attached/integrated into the prod in any fashion. Assembly steps were as follows:
1) slip prod onto the crossbow stock
2) slip said bracket/plate over the prod and over the stud that protrudes from the front of the stock
3) slip washer over the stud and onto said bracket/plate
4) screw the stirrup onto the stud which will clamp the bracket / plate onto the prod holding it securely in place.
Sorry for the confusion.
1) slip prod onto the crossbow stock
2) slip said bracket/plate over the prod and over the stud that protrudes from the front of the stock
3) slip washer over the stud and onto said bracket/plate
4) screw the stirrup onto the stud which will clamp the bracket / plate onto the prod holding it securely in place.
Sorry for the confusion.
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Ah, weezer I understand now what you mean.
I can't recall ever having a bracket like that when I first got my Cheetah. Certainly I don't have anything like it now. I know that the stocks are identical (the black GRP versions) so it can't be because of a stock difference.
Perhaps FatMax or Dr Manic can post some closeup pics of the recurve prod?
I can't recall ever having a bracket like that when I first got my Cheetah. Certainly I don't have anything like it now. I know that the stocks are identical (the black GRP versions) so it can't be because of a stock difference.
Perhaps FatMax or Dr Manic can post some closeup pics of the recurve prod?
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Some more pics....
First, the metal and fibre washer:
Front end:
Stirrup nut:
First, the metal and fibre washer:
Front end:
Stirrup nut:
Recurve model
Hi Odd Job!!
I am a owner of the Recurve Model that you have posted in the brochure above. I have attached a pic of it. Today - i snapped a valuable part on the crossbow. the small clamp that holds the bow onto the stock(See Pic). Literally snapped in half. I was wondering if anyone on this forum knew who might have or be able to make a replacement part for me. I do have 2 crossbows (A Barnett Panzer V and the crisbow), but the Crisbow holds a soft place in my heart as wood stocked bows are difficult to come by, plus its been through alot with me...
Well, Here is my pic Hope it brings more realism than the brochure
Hi Odd Job!!
I am a owner of the Recurve Model that you have posted in the brochure above. I have attached a pic of it. Today - i snapped a valuable part on the crossbow. the small clamp that holds the bow onto the stock(See Pic). Literally snapped in half. I was wondering if anyone on this forum knew who might have or be able to make a replacement part for me. I do have 2 crossbows (A Barnett Panzer V and the crisbow), but the Crisbow holds a soft place in my heart as wood stocked bows are difficult to come by, plus its been through alot with me...
Well, Here is my pic
Hope it brings more realism than the brochure Attachments
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Ah - And alas - here is the damnable part that I now need. I still cant believe that the Crossbow generated enough force to break this part clean in half. oh, the prod smashed the window to the right of me... Happend as I shot... Fun Times... Thank goodness it didnt hit me... I have checked the rest of the crossbow in detail and everything else is still 100% (Oh, and the bolt only veered off target slightly and lost a bit of power ) - Just proves - even in the midst of breaking - that the crisbow only falters slightly
Ah - And alas - here is the damnable part that I now need. I still cant believe that the Crossbow generated enough force to break this part clean in half. oh, the prod smashed the window to the right of me... Happend as I shot... Fun Times... Thank goodness it didnt hit me...
I have checked the rest of the crossbow in detail and everything else is still 100% (Oh, and the bolt only veered off target slightly and lost a bit of power ) - Just proves - even in the midst of breaking - that the crisbow only falters slightly Attachments
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Aha!! This clears up a few things, thanks for the pics Stuart!
I think you and Weezer are talking about the same part, but this is the first time I have seen a picture of it. It wasn't part of the package for the GRP recurve model. Must have been for the wood stock only.
I have a feeling that if Weezer can borrow your broken plate, he can make a few of those, one for you and one for him.
And you're right about the Crisbow. It is a nice crossbow and should be restored to working order.
I think you and Weezer are talking about the same part, but this is the first time I have seen a picture of it. It wasn't part of the package for the GRP recurve model. Must have been for the wood stock only.
I have a feeling that if Weezer can borrow your broken plate, he can make a few of those, one for you and one for him.
And you're right about the Crisbow. It is a nice crossbow and should be restored to working order.
I agree. i Love it! Its like hunting with a piece of heritage. And to add my 2cents in - The 150lbs takes down a wild pig from 25m effectively. (if you have calibrated your sight properly and have decent broadheads)
Well Weezer can contact me on [email protected]. i am in JHB. I was gonna source a fabrication company to make the part for me
Im lus to go hunting again. One thing i like about the wood stock - is that it has authentic battle damage. it shows a history. My Barnett is virtually all plastic and not as fun
Well Weezer can contact me on [email protected]. i am in JHB. I was gonna source a fabrication company to make the part for me
Im lus to go hunting again. One thing i like about the wood stock - is that it has authentic battle damage. it shows a history. My Barnett is virtually all plastic and not as fun
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Oh, a Joburg boy also? Another PM inbound, that's where I was born and grew up.
Hi Odd Job I hope you don't mind me asking you a question, I came across this site by accident and noticed all this useful information about your crossbow. I acquired the same crossbow recently and noticed with a shock afterwards that the crossbow is not complete. Above the rail is their a bar that looks like lifter or tension er that keeps the cross strings above the rail, my crossbow is without that part. Is their any information or recommendation, that you can give me, I'm also considering if it might be a hassle that I would rather make one myself. My problem with that is, that I'm in need of dimensions, material I will experiment with, because by the looks of it, it looks like it needs lite flexibility. Camo Joe
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Camo Joe, I will see if I can measure that.
It is a solid metal rod that has some flex (but not much) and looks like you could make it quite easily.
It is a solid metal rod that has some flex (but not much) and looks like you could make it quite easily.
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Sorry for the delay, Camo Joe. I measured the length of the rod and it is 150mm. The diameter is 7.7mm
There is some flex of the rod under load, I haven't been able to measure it yet.
I can't say what the metal is made from, other than it is ferrous (is strongly attracted by a magnet)
There is some flex of the rod under load, I haven't been able to measure it yet.
I can't say what the metal is made from, other than it is ferrous (is strongly attracted by a magnet)
Dear Odd Job Thank you so much for your assistance it was truely appreciated, I've managed to sort it, by using a screwdriver shaft. At first I saw that their were thread in the seat of the housing but noticed that it was stripped, I machined the screwdriver shaft so that it was a fit to a mic. I then drilled a 3 mm vertical hole through the housing, about midway in the casing and pinned it, after 200 shots, going like a bowing. I was worried for not using a slider that the cam cables would shave, keeping the shaft mirror finish seems to solve the problem, for their's still are no signs of friction. As a bonus I came across the sister bow which I camoed for my youngster. PS: Modifying a camcorder triepod for the 6 year old, he is battling with the weight. Planning to hunt from stationary observing points, it might be my solution. Sincerely Camo Joe and Jr
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hey there i have both the cheetah and the quadro 200 with the allen bolt on the prod.i just got the cheetah..and back to one of the othe post...there is a camoflage version of the cheetah..it is extremely rare but they made them first then went to black...i have all the original info for both and was wondering where i can find out how long the srting is on the cheetah..it did not come with one...if you can help or anybody else i hope ull let me know thatns
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Jeep, hopefully someone with a recurve model can answer your question. I can't, because I have a compound prod which uses a much shorter string with four loops.
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Hello friends and neighbors // I saw a NIB Cheetah today
It was the compound model.
Is this a worth while purchase at $189.00 ?
All the firearms there were priced high.
It was the compound model.
Is this a worth while purchase at $189.00 ?
All the firearms there were priced high.
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I think it is a worthwhile purchase even if it is second hand, as long as it is in good condition.
If it is a compound model and it is NIB, it should be labelled Quadro2000, not Cheetah. Can you get any pics of it?
Did he have any recurve models for sale?
If it is a compound model and it is NIB, it should be labelled Quadro2000, not Cheetah. Can you get any pics of it?
Did he have any recurve models for sale?
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Hello friends and neighbors // Thanks for the info
I just glanced at it but did notice South Africa and I believe Cheetah on the box. The plastic on box was torn but otherwise it appeared new.
I will try to go back today.
It was broken down in box and appeared to have brass pulleys with serrated edges at each end of the bow. The cable seemed to be covered in black rubber.
How varied were the prices between different models when they were new?
I just glanced at it but did notice South Africa and I believe Cheetah on the box. The plastic on box was torn but otherwise it appeared new.
I will try to go back today.
It was broken down in box and appeared to have brass pulleys with serrated edges at each end of the bow. The cable seemed to be covered in black rubber.
How varied were the prices between different models when they were new?
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