They arent really a scam, its more of a gag gift item, thats how i have always seen it. Something to get your friend or dad as a present so they can be a “lord” in a technicality. Like the company that sells you plots of land on Mars
@@PsychoC4rnivore No, it was a straight up scam, that asserted facts about itself later proven to be total fabrications. Established titles was 100 percent a scam and nothing more, all of those "titles" companies are, just like the name a star companies were
Hey Eli, I just wanted to say you have been a major inspiration for me in my life. I've been watching your videos since I was 13, that's 6 years now. You shaped my hobbies, like woodworking and blacksmithing. Thanks for that, man. Love the videos.
same been watching since i was 10 which was 8 years ago, it’s crazy to think how much he influenced my interests in smithing and other hands on crafting things
Seeing your emotions at the end of this video was amazing. This the Eli I love. This is the homie I’ve been following for years. Life is so hard and I’ve grown up with you. Seen the moving out and the relationship struggles you went through as I was. And I’m just so happy that your creative spirit is still here. You inspire many people to be creative and try things. And I hope you don’t ever stop making dope things and funny videos about them. You’re part of the positive side of life. Keep it up
The prison break bit made me cackle like a madman. Your work never fails to put a smile on my face Eli. And that last ballista shot was *mwah* chef's kiss
It feels like yesterday I was 15 watching your vids with my friends, building stuff and running around in the woods. I'm so glad you're still at it man. Stay up man
Heya Eli, I've dropped some comments and messages like this before, but now feels like a much more important and accurate time to say this. I've been watching your videos religiously since homemade weapons part 3, and the journey you've been on has inspired me to be a better man than I could've been by now. I'm now 22, and finally starting to get my life on track. Your videos, and seeing your growth almost feeling I was growing with you, has helped me enormously. It makes me ecstatic to see the vigor and excitement has been reignited in you. You are an amazing man with such a bright and talented mind. I wish for you that no one ever tries to take that beauty away from you again. From an unknown man that you've helped tremendously by being you, I love you brother and I hope your day is fantastic, and the ball keeps rolling up for you. Much love and support, I can't wait to buy another hoodie for this coming winter.
i didn’t realize i’d been watching ur videos for almost 10 years now, been here since the early days and it’s great to see the passion and ingenuity of the backyard builds again, much love and can’t wait to see what’s next in the ballista build and beyond
It's good to know I'm not the only one who can't sleep because I am passionately modeling, designing, and refining a host of ideas in my head. All this cool stuff you're doing is going to keep me up at night :) Good to see stuff go so well for you man
This build is one of my favorites! You could use a hand crank like you see on boat trailers and add a trigger mechanism so as you pull it back to a certain spot it automatically locks so you can get the crank off
Hey Eli it’s been a year since I’ve watched one of your videos and I’m so happy to be back watching the channel. Im 21 now and you’ve been entertaining and inspiring me for the past 9 years and I just wanted you to know that you are doing great work!! Keep it up dude and I can’t wait to keep building along with you!
As always Eli, You are an absolute unit! These last two video really feel like OG ZNA vids, and I'm so glad to see you this passionate about a dope ass build! The humor is immaculate as usual, and I cant wait to see what else you come up with to complete this legendary project! Love and luck as always!
Eli, I've been a huge fan of the channel since I stumbled across one of the homemade weapons videos, atleast a few years after their release of course, and I've enjoyed watching you explore different avenues and interests. Just remember, your true fans are fans of you and your ingenuity, creativity and, love for making things with your own hands. Many have stated it before but, it's not just about the weapons, it's about that certain "ZedNaught magic", the "Eli touch" that you bring to your content. Never forget that, my man. Keep it up and, no amount of youtube "fame" is worth your sanity.
I'm really interested in seeing what you do for a frame. You'll want some outriggers to keep it stationary. Do you think you will do the two posts lift-off method for the trigger? I was thinking about the drawing mechanism, it needs to be more permanent right? What about a boat trailer crank? They use a thick wide strap with a hook in the end and the crank should have gear reduction to make the draw easier to work. Just a suggestion, unless you're going to go all out and use an electric winch. Have fun, be safe.
So happy to see you passionate about a build! Honestly your projectile weapons have always been my favorite videos to go back and binge watch. Hope you stay warm as the weather gets colder, and in regards to building the final version of the ballista, i believe Ronnie Coleman put it best when he said "ain't nuttin but a peanut"
Next time, we'll be working on the frame, ratchet, and firing mechanism. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss out on a truly life changing viewing experience.
I looked at the Scottish title thing last year but went with buying land on Mars. This year I'm getting the Established Titles pack. I like the fun novelty idea plus they either preserve or plant a tree or multiple trees on your behalf. And it helps this channel! 🤓😎
Should've used a come along or a ratchet strap. Not only that but should've made a bow string from fishing line that uses the same materials as the synthetic materials used normally for bow strings, also add some elastic string to give the bow string some flex. 200lb test for the main string and 50 - 100lb test for the finishing line wrap. You'd either have the elastic string as a core or the 200lb test line. I've only had the 200lb test line as the core.
You could use a hand winch instead of the ratchet. Quicker and easier loading. Hand winches can come with a ratcheting lock, so it's safe too. (handwinch like used on boat trailers)
1 12x20x2 piece of oak wood, a set of stock swaybar links from a 93 jeep cherokee, a12"piece of allthread/matching washers and nuts to fit the links, a 14" length of 1x2 ash, a stainless steel slotted serving spoon, eyebolts, and some bungee cords = A completely OP catapult for garden snails. There are no pics but in your mind.
Hey Eli, established titles is a scam. You don't get to be a lord for a one foot plot of land, you don't even get that plot of land, since by Scottish law you can't sell a plot of land that is so small that it holds no practical use. Please please please look into it.
Love this build! Dont forget to add flights to the ballista bolts, historically they used leather for stability. An idea for the crank to ratchet it further back could even be a set of bike pedals!
I’m still glad after 7 years of watching this channel I can never fail to be entertained. I remember building a full sized crossbow when I was around 12-13 after being inspired to do so by one of your videos and it ended up having a range of about 50 feet! I even made some of the saw blade axes and tried to make the reverse pistol crossbow which didn’t exactly work all too well. I’m glad I was able to become interested in that sort of creativity through your channel, keep up the good work man.
dude i was just thinking back to the quality of your older vids and realized how far you've come. i remember when I was 12 watching your videos and wanting to make knives and stuff bc of you lmao
Hey Eli, I used a forge for the first time today. I recently received my great-great grandfathers anvil and it's something I've wanted to do for a long time now. Looking back, I think you're probably a big inspiration as to why I wanted to try this in the first place. Thank you for sharing your projects all these years
Glad you're enjoying the build as much as I am. Really great to see you posi vibes about work and it shows, truly sick and so nostalgic to think of the pvc bows from years ago. Thanks for the video glhf
It brings me great joy to hear you're in a good place now, I've been following for years and it's been a while since I've seen you this content and secure. Thank you for brightening a very bad day with another great video, and for all the work you've done to be so happy because it's helped me.
Did you just make the joke that your head vein looks like the Nile River Have you ever had something that's so funny, it's more awe-inspiring than laughter-inducing? Like a work of art. Amazing work.
I'm glad to see you're loving life. Your happiness is contagious, bringing a smile to thousands of people. I still think that a pair of 1/4 ton truck leaf springs and a come a long is the endgame for this project though. Imagine sending a 36" chunk of rebar 300 feet. Truly epic, but be safe(as safe as you can, given your profession) bud, we want to see more of your creativity for as long as you're willing to post them.
Glad you're doing good, Eli. Love all the content, and it's great seeing you happy and giddy over things again. Keep doing good work and god bless, my friend.
Absolutely loving the PVC build. Makes me feel like with where your skills are at then after this build you go for the real deal wooden medieval ballista
Man I grew up watching your older videos. It's great seeing you post on a usual basis again. Even with your early videos you've always put out awesome content. Thanks for all the entertainment. 👌
Been watching you for a long time, probably my favorite videos to watch whenever I see them pop up. Super happy to see you loving the process man can't wait for the next vid.
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This poor mans got an established titles sponsor two weeks before they were revealed to be a total scam, what horrible timing
They arent really a scam, its more of a gag gift item, thats how i have always seen it. Something to get your friend or dad as a present so they can be a “lord” in a technicality. Like the company that sells you plots of land on Mars
@@PsychoC4rnivore No, it was a straight up scam, that asserted facts about itself later proven to be total fabrications. Established titles was 100 percent a scam and nothing more, all of those "titles" companies are, just like the name a star companies were
That's without a doubt the best name for any weapon ever invented in the history of humankind
Every Park should have this at their picnic tables
Had a design for an incendiary soup can in high school
Hey Eli, I just wanted to say you have been a major inspiration for me in my life. I've been watching your videos since I was 13, that's 6 years now. You shaped my hobbies, like woodworking and blacksmithing. Thanks for that, man. Love the videos.
Bruh same
same been watching since i was 10 which was 8 years ago, it’s crazy to think how much he influenced my interests in smithing and other hands on crafting things
same here man
Seeing your emotions at the end of this video was amazing. This the Eli I love. This is the homie I’ve been following for years. Life is so hard and I’ve grown up with you. Seen the moving out and the relationship struggles you went through as I was. And I’m just so happy that your creative spirit is still here. You inspire many people to be creative and try things. And I hope you don’t ever stop making dope things and funny videos about them. You’re part of the positive side of life. Keep it up
I felt the same thing. I was really happy that he expressed himself like that :D
i dont care what eli makes as long as what he makes makes him happy
@@jstevo1349 If we could upvote more than once, once a year, I would have used it on this comment.
It’s warming my heart to see your passion return. There’s fire in your eyes again, Eli, I’m proud of you
The prison break bit made me cackle like a madman. Your work never fails to put a smile on my face Eli. And that last ballista shot was *mwah* chef's kiss
man, your editing and your humour is always top of the top. You are great.
I appreciate that!
@@ZNA_Productionsballs?
It feels like yesterday I was 15 watching your vids with my friends, building stuff and running around in the woods. I'm so glad you're still at it man. Stay up man
Love seeing the excitement back in your eyes, man! Keep it up!
The 'actual frame' should def just be a giant picnic table
Anything's a picnic table if you're brave enough.
@@ZNA_Productions if you can't balance a bucket of the Colonel's original recipe on it, it ain't a picnic table.
Heya Eli, I've dropped some comments and messages like this before, but now feels like a much more important and accurate time to say this. I've been watching your videos religiously since homemade weapons part 3, and the journey you've been on has inspired me to be a better man than I could've been by now. I'm now 22, and finally starting to get my life on track. Your videos, and seeing your growth almost feeling I was growing with you, has helped me enormously. It makes me ecstatic to see the vigor and excitement has been reignited in you. You are an amazing man with such a bright and talented mind. I wish for you that no one ever tries to take that beauty away from you again. From an unknown man that you've helped tremendously by being you, I love you brother and I hope your day is fantastic, and the ball keeps rolling up for you. Much love and support, I can't wait to buy another hoodie for this coming winter.
If you’re relying on glue strength my advice as a plumber is to use blue lava glue. It melts the joints together and would be stronger.
That ballista has MAJOR potential. Keep it up Eli ❤
Thanks! Will do!
@@ZNA_Productions just gotta get some flights on that PVC bolt and you will be firing more accurately and with further fly distances
Major potential energy??
Man, I love seeing you so happy about making builds again. Looking forward to seeing more from you Eli
You and me both!
i didn’t realize i’d been watching ur videos for almost 10 years now, been here since the early days and it’s great to see the passion and ingenuity of the backyard builds again, much love and can’t wait to see what’s next in the ballista build and beyond
Wow, thank you!
I've been watching this channel since i was like 11, im 21 now. Why has this channel been the most consistent thing in my life.
So glad that you're feeling happy and loving your work again here's to part 3
The Lord and his Ballista. I'm loving this story
It's good to know I'm not the only one who can't sleep because I am passionately modeling, designing, and refining a host of ideas in my head. All this cool stuff you're doing is going to keep me up at night :)
Good to see stuff go so well for you man
This build is one of my favorites! You could use a hand crank like you see on boat trailers and add a trigger mechanism so as you pull it back to a certain spot it automatically locks so you can get the crank off
Such a joy seeing you laugh so happily)
Good job as always)
Put it on wheels. No! Put it on a truck! NO! Put it on MY TRUCK!
That's been the plan all along 😈
I've been waiting for this video for so long, you have no idea. I'm constantly checking my inbox in a state of paranoia
The only advertisement I have ever enjoyed
Im so happy you're enjoying this build as much as we all are!!!!
Yes!!!! Love the build videos, and can’t wait for the next!! I’ve been a fan for a few years now and have loved the projects you’ve worked on!
glad things are looking up for you man keep up the hard work you deserve this!
Very clean. Many lols were had, can't wait for the rest of it. Glad to hear things are going well!
Absolute banger of a video Eli, it’s awesome to see the enthusiasm and motivation
The only channel that can do an advertisement straight off and leave you wanting more lol
This man deserves the world, what a fricking hero❤
Leeeeeeeeettttssss go boi. So freaking happy ur back. Gosh dang ballista man. Wooooooooooooooooo.
Hey Eli it’s been a year since I’ve watched one of your videos and I’m so happy to be back watching the channel. Im 21 now and you’ve been entertaining and inspiring me for the past 9 years and I just wanted you to know that you are doing great work!! Keep it up dude and I can’t wait to keep building along with you!
Great build Eli. I’m happy you got a sponsor.
Really glad to hear things are going well
Imagine being Eli's neighbor and just looking out side and seeing a 3'2 man shooting a ballista
😆😆😆
Use push brooms to act as a "whisker biscuit" so you can put fletchings on the bolt. That should help with distance
As always Eli, You are an absolute unit! These last two video really feel like OG ZNA vids, and I'm so glad to see you this passionate about a dope ass build! The humor is immaculate as usual, and I cant wait to see what else you come up with to complete this legendary project! Love and luck as always!
Love ya man!
Eli, I've been a huge fan of the channel since I stumbled across one of the homemade weapons videos, atleast a few years after their release of course, and I've enjoyed watching you explore different avenues and interests. Just remember, your true fans are fans of you and your ingenuity, creativity and, love for making things with your own hands. Many have stated it before but, it's not just about the weapons, it's about that certain "ZedNaught magic", the "Eli touch" that you bring to your content. Never forget that, my man. Keep it up and, no amount of youtube "fame" is worth your sanity.
R.I.P. not actually a lord
I'm really interested in seeing what you do for a frame. You'll want some outriggers to keep it stationary. Do you think you will do the two posts lift-off method for the trigger? I was thinking about the drawing mechanism, it needs to be more permanent right? What about a boat trailer crank? They use a thick wide strap with a hook in the end and the crank should have gear reduction to make the draw easier to work. Just a suggestion, unless you're going to go all out and use an electric winch.
Have fun, be safe.
Did you see how established titles is kind of a scam
So happy to see you passionate about a build! Honestly your projectile weapons have always been my favorite videos to go back and binge watch. Hope you stay warm as the weather gets colder, and in regards to building the final version of the ballista, i believe Ronnie Coleman put it best when he said "ain't nuttin but a peanut"
Next time, we'll be working on the frame, ratchet, and firing mechanism. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss out on a truly life changing viewing experience.
Love the memes, well done!
Great content Eli, loved it👌
Love seeing your passion for a project shine through the video
I looked at the Scottish title thing last year but went with buying land on Mars. This year I'm getting the Established Titles pack. I like the fun novelty idea plus they either preserve or plant a tree or multiple trees on your behalf. And it helps this channel! 🤓😎
Should've used a come along or a ratchet strap. Not only that but should've made a bow string from fishing line that uses the same materials as the synthetic materials used normally for bow strings, also add some elastic string to give the bow string some flex. 200lb test for the main string and 50 - 100lb test for the finishing line wrap. You'd either have the elastic string as a core or the 200lb test line. I've only had the 200lb test line as the core.
You could use a hand winch instead of the ratchet. Quicker and easier loading. Hand winches can come with a ratcheting lock, so it's safe too. (handwinch like used on boat trailers)
So if established titles doesn't actually give you a title... Does that mean your life is still the same as the first 26 years?
1 12x20x2 piece of oak wood, a set of stock swaybar links from a 93 jeep cherokee, a12"piece of allthread/matching washers and nuts to fit the links, a 14" length of 1x2 ash, a stainless steel slotted serving spoon, eyebolts, and some bungee cords =
A completely OP catapult for garden snails.
There are no pics but in your mind.
Hey Eli, established titles is a scam. You don't get to be a lord for a one foot plot of land, you don't even get that plot of land, since by Scottish law you can't sell a plot of land that is so small that it holds no practical use. Please please please look into it.
came here to say this, thank you;)
I really liked the editing style it was really tight and fun to watch!
Love this build! Dont forget to add flights to the ballista bolts, historically they used leather for stability.
An idea for the crank to ratchet it further back could even be a set of bike pedals!
Just use duck tape and forget about leather
Awesome video I love seeing you be actually passionate for a project it comes across in the video really well
The editing is what makes me a continued subscriber
It’s always nice to see Eli so excited about one of his projects it’s just hyped me up
I’m still glad after 7 years of watching this channel I can never fail to be entertained. I remember building a full sized crossbow when I was around 12-13 after being inspired to do so by one of your videos and it ended up having a range of about 50 feet! I even made some of the saw blade axes and tried to make the reverse pistol crossbow which didn’t exactly work all too well. I’m glad I was able to become interested in that sort of creativity through your channel, keep up the good work man.
Such a satisfying flip of the target. Can't wait to see the final version!
dude i was just thinking back to the quality of your older vids and realized how far you've come. i remember when I was 12 watching your videos and wanting to make knives and stuff bc of you lmao
This would be incredibly handy for those times I had a ruffian standing completely still about 7 yards away from my table with intent to harm me
Seeing your smile at the end and your enthusiasm was incredibly heart warming.
Eli’s happy. I’m happy.
Eli is preping for home defense post midterms.
Your enthusiasm is showing Eli and I think I speak for everyone here when I say that it's a beautiful sight to see.
Neighbour: "hello, 911.... yeah, he's pointing siege weapons at the house again"
The garage door pulley hardware bit killed me. I have certainly overcomplicated my own projects.
Your excitement is deifntly contagious!!! Great work 👏
Honey i weaponized the garden furniture.
God bless you Eli, you are a creative light in the darkness for youtube. Keep going, brother. Keep having fun, and we'll keep on watching.
Hey Eli, I used a forge for the first time today. I recently received my great-great grandfathers anvil and it's something I've wanted to do for a long time now. Looking back, I think you're probably a big inspiration as to why I wanted to try this in the first place. Thank you for sharing your projects all these years
It's so heckin good to see you genuinely exited to make content Eli and just seeming overall happy. Keep up the great work !
Watching Eli smile and be excited is just so incredibly wholesome. He's been through so much and seeing him enjoy a project is heartwarming.
This shit is wild. I love it. 10/10 highest quality RUclips content I've seen in a long ass time.
i love seeing eli happy and passionate about stuff it makes me so happy
Damn, wish my picnic table doubled as a medieval siege weapon. All my picnic table does is elevate food off the ground and house spiders.
Glad this project has you excited man ! You deserve it 👏 👏👏
Love you, Eli. So glad to see you enjoying what you do
I'm very glad you're finding focus and are excited about a project!
I love how genuinely happy you look. Keep up the videos it never disappoints.
Glad you're enjoying the build as much as I am. Really great to see you posi vibes about work and it shows, truly sick and so nostalgic to think of the pvc bows from years ago.
Thanks for the video glhf
It brings me great joy to hear you're in a good place now, I've been following for years and it's been a while since I've seen you this content and secure. Thank you for brightening a very bad day with another great video, and for all the work you've done to be so happy because it's helped me.
Did you just make the joke that your head vein looks like the Nile River
Have you ever had something that's so funny, it's more awe-inspiring than laughter-inducing? Like a work of art. Amazing work.
Another certified banger for the books
Absolutely loving the joy this is bringing you!!!
I'm glad to see you're loving life. Your happiness is contagious, bringing a smile to thousands of people.
I still think that a pair of 1/4 ton truck leaf springs and a come a long is the endgame for this project though. Imagine sending a 36" chunk of rebar 300 feet. Truly epic, but be safe(as safe as you can, given your profession) bud, we want to see more of your creativity for as long as you're willing to post them.
So great to see you so happy and passionate about your projects. I've missed this version of you. Keep it up man
Glad you're doing good, Eli. Love all the content, and it's great seeing you happy and giddy over things again. Keep doing good work and god bless, my friend.
A true zombie killer awsome work
Love to see you excited about a build! God bless!
This has to be one of my favorite builds yet, are you going to work on an angling system and Fletching?
It's nice to hear how excited you are for this build.
Love the build process, seeing serendipity show up like the vinyl tube. Great work 👍
Absolutely loving the PVC build. Makes me feel like with where your skills are at then after this build you go for the real deal wooden medieval ballista
You don’t know how happy it makes us seeing you happy. Keep heckin killing it man.
Very solid video Eli, so glad you're not only back but enjoying yourself, that's all that really matters. Much love man
Genuinely so happy to see you excited about builds like this again.
Man I grew up watching your older videos. It's great seeing you post on a usual basis again. Even with your early videos you've always put out awesome content. Thanks for all the entertainment. 👌
Been watching you for a long time, probably my favorite videos to watch whenever I see them pop up. Super happy to see you loving the process man can't wait for the next vid.
Loving the editing, keep up the good work champ.
I'm excited that you're excited. Nice build! Looks like fun, Eli!
Wholesome as hell watching Eli loving his work, keep it up big man!
Those last two shots made me jump off my seat in excitement. Can't wait to see the finished version tested at full draw. 🙌