I too love the videos. Views and algorithm support come from regular uploads, viewer engagement, and video retention. If he didn't "get tired of filming " for a video platform, he'd do better. I'd watch the whole samn thing or as many parts as it would take
need to clarify that it only work on woods that have tannin: oak, walnut, cherry and mahogany are the most commonly know to have lots of tannin, so it will not work on woods that don't have any, but you can had some tannin into the wood by soaking it with certain substance that do have tannin, most common of which are tea or red wine (red wine will soak deeper thanks to the alcohol and also has more tannins than tea but will also give a reddish hue)
watched you for years it's so amazing to go back and watch some of the original stuff you made that was so crude and now to see you making something like this it's truly inspirational and amazing man
Praise be, the crossbow meme man has returned Love your stuff Eli, your videos made me fall in love with working with my hands and becoming self reliant. Hope you have a wonderful spooky season with your family 👻
those poly brushes act more like a pen than a brush, hold the handle up and flatten the chiseled end of the brush onto whatever you want to stain, then do not flip the brush over but continue on with the staining continually using the same side of the brush. Only use the chisel tip end, the other part of the brush acts as a reservoir, it'll last longer and give a better result. Not that the result was bad, far from it.
Dude, I’ve been watching your videos for years now. And let me say, seeing where you are now is amazing. The builds are awesome, the editing is awesome, the videos are awesome, but best of all, you seem happier! Love the stuff man, keep creating!
I've really enjoyed watching your skills progress as this series goes on. Watching as you identify, learn from, and correct your mistakes. It's made for a very satisfying viewing experience.
Been watching you for years and it is super neat to see your craftsmanship and builds improve as you take lessons learned from your previous projects. You inspired me to make a PVC crossbow years ago and it was a blast. Love you stuff!
Every single ZNA video makes it feel like we’re in the glory days of UA-cam. You might not he the biggest, but you’re definitely the best. Keep it up bro
let it be known, I only found your channel by this series and it gets me excited each time I see a new release. no matter what the algorithm might say, you're putting out good content.
Zna production please never stop making content your honesty a amazing guy and your channel been helping me make my own zombie apocalypse weapons and happy to see your making content ❤
Dude, such huge improvement in this project over your first crossbow! Keep it up, have loved most all your projects over the years and look forward to seeing what you come up with in the future
I semi recently came upon this bolt and firing pin design that works with actual Guns, Air Guns, and even Crossbows. All because it's just a simple pull back on a spring and guide rod, that you pull back until it reaches a locking latch that when a trigger is pulled releases the tension on the spring and sends the firing pin forward.
feel like people will start gravitating back to this channel in the next couple of months don't worry Eli you make quality content and the people will come or come back, and this is the absolute sickest thing I've seen Tactical Practical and damn good lookin
Look into ebonizing wood. I think it's steel wool dipped in vinegar, but I'm not sure. Also, when I make laminated bows, I like to wrap the parts together with a stretchy bandage or an exercise band. It gives very even clamping pressure on flexible parts and helps with alignment. Very cool crossbow, bro!
commenting because i want to help the algo and i love you and ive been watching you since middle school and im a second year in college now i remember the pvc fiberglass bows and the war hammer and mask and stop sign armor and everything you're an inspiration eli
Been a fan for several years now (I'm 18 now) and I just wanted to say how formative your content has been. Keep up the amazing work, and congrats on the badass crossbow, I'm sure it'll only get better from here
Eli, I love your style of videos. I have been watching you for many years now and as long as you make videos I will stay subscribed ❤ Just don't give up
Eli is like an old friend who's always there. I remember watching your early weapon builds as a kid, and even though it's been a long time you're still at it making gold
These videos are absolutely amazing. I wish to have the same work ethic and ability to keep making videos even if the outcomes (view wise) aren't what you'd hope for. Love the stuff you make and you as a person! Whatever time it is for you, have a good day/night.
Just to let you know big bro, even though I'm subscribed I haven't seen a video of yours pop up in my home page in a long time. I still tune mostly just for your personality and your style of editing and humour. You project it so well and your videos always have that ZNA spice baby. I hope you still love what you're doing because I do!
Been here from the beginning and don’t plan on leaving. Much love so excited for the next episode. Fingers crossed your viewership picks up, but I more hope that your love and happiness continues from making us videos.
Keep up the awesome work, every new ZNA vid makes my entire week. Don't get discouraged, and if it's not too much we like seeing the ideas that didn't work out and why as much as the ideas that do.
Eli I have been watching you for longer than I can remember. I was just a kid watching you make throwing stars out of tin cans, and bows of of pvc pipes. I don't know how many of your comments in the video are just for comedic effect, but no matter how long the videos take there are some of us who are willing to wait. Even if this can't be your full time job in the future, I really hope you keep making videos about your projects. It doesn't matter what you make, it doesn't need to be weapons or armour if that's not what you feel like building. Make whatever you feel passionate about, and share that passion. P.s. I have no idea how you managed to make such a small crossbow. I hope we get to see more of the normal sized "ballista" crossbow soon, you know, something us normal sized people could use ofc.
I really enjoy watching your stuff on UA-cam. I know it gets tough to keep posting stuff when the views are not following. But the people that are watching now are the most loyal subs. Thanks for your continuous posting. We are here to support you. Keep the memes coming!
This dude is a beast. I found you Eli while googling "DIY body armor" and I've really enjoyed a lot of your vids. Came for the armor stayed for the giggles. Thanks man.
5:55 I've heard Luthiers use a trick, putting a little bit of salt on the glue. Apparently it keeps the pieces from sliding as much when clamped. Haven't confirmed it myself but could be worth a try.
6:10 I think your best bet is drilling holes through each side, and hammering in wooden pegs prior to glueing and clamping. It keeps them from sliding apart, and adds a bit of extra support so less strain gets put on the glue later on... like after it's done.
Love your videos brotha, been a fan of your work for a while now. 5:57 If I may be so bold as to offer a suggestion for that pesky alignment issue when glueing 2 (or more) pieces of wood together: After you spread the glue, sprinkle some table salt over all or at least a decent portion of the glue area, and then bring the pieces together. As you tighten the clamps, the tiny salt crystals will dig into the surface and prevent any movement!p
I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning (not religiously) but still it’s crazy to see the progress you’ve made in your builds. The crossbow looked so professional I thought you was doing a review at first lol. Good job man and god bless its great to see your still going
Hey Eli, a buddy of mine makes his hammer handles using hickory, and makes them black. In order for the black to be basically permanent, he soaks the wood in pine tar and then torches it. It smells like burnt pine tar for a little while, but creates a durable, pitch-black finish.
I appreciate the effort you put into these videos man. 29 years old almost 30😢 been watching for a long time and i still find you videos entertaining and feel you have improved your video quality over time. I may not make the same things you make but it motivaites me to do better and want to build more. Your videos are a refreshing experience. I hope that you keep uploading even if it is not too often. Ill still keep watchin.
I get so excited every time I see you post ZNA. I've been around since the first crossbow and man what a ride it has been to see you grow and exceed in your craft. Love every second of the videos you put out no matter how long the wait XD Keep on trucking man can't wait to see more builds in the future
Hey man big fan, been watching since the body armor vid over half a decade ago. 1shotTV's video recently brought you back to my youtube feed and I've been working my way through the back catalog. Anyway, I was hoping you could revisit your body armor concept and find a way to get a good chuck of ceramic infront of that fiberglass plate. If you can get that bullet broken up before it hits the fiberglass, I'm willing to bet you'd be able to stop some intermediate rifle cartridges, I'd love to see the concept once you complete your quest to hunt with a homemade crossbow.
Try adding salt or sand between your boards to keep them from slipping. Also put steel wool in vinegar for a day or so to make your own ebonizing solution. Love the videos man. Keep up the good work.
This is the best era of ZNA in my opinion. The editing is so good. Wish people stuck around more.
i'd argue the best era of ZNA is when his crafts still looked like they were straight out of the apocalypse but this is still pretty good.
and we don't have to listen to how poor he is anymore
@@Zorkz Rude. Kicking a man while he’s down.
I agree, this is the hardest ive laughed and ive watched almost every vid i think
@@thatguybrody4819 I'd say neither are better, they all have each have their own charm
Babe, wake up. New ZNA video.
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No such thing as a ZNA enjoyer that has a lover
@@joshuablack5186*stolen
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@@doubledogduke44You wish B)
While it’s unfortunate that’s this series has slowly been getting less and less views, I really look forward to every video and the final product ❤
I too love the videos. Views and algorithm support come from regular uploads, viewer engagement, and video retention. If he didn't "get tired of filming " for a video platform, he'd do better. I'd watch the whole samn thing or as many parts as it would take
This dude is looking bigger and bigger with every video 💪
Avatar Aang is really balkin up.
Always wholesome to see the journey of someone recovering from SmallPac.
my boy finally beat the smallpac allegations 😇
He's going from halfling to dwarf build
Leave steel wool in vinegar and you can ebonize wood. It works surprisingly well for getting a dark finish.
Came here to say exactly that.
Rub vinagerized steel wool on the wood before the stain or stain the wood with the rusty mixture that's created?
@@matthewthompson9424 second of the two. You leave steel wool in vinegar for a hot sec, and then use the actual wool itself as an applicator
Its kinda magic looking bc it will gradually darkwn the wood a pretty deep charcoal over the course of a minute or so
need to clarify that it only work on woods that have tannin: oak, walnut, cherry and mahogany are the most commonly know to have lots of tannin, so it will not work on woods that don't have any, but you can had some tannin into the wood by soaking it with certain substance that do have tannin, most common of which are tea or red wine (red wine will soak deeper thanks to the alcohol and also has more tannins than tea but will also give a reddish hue)
I've been here for years. Not going anywhere, bud. Your content is worth the wait and never disappoints.
watched you for years it's so amazing to go back and watch some of the original stuff you made that was so crude and now to see you making something like this it's truly inspirational and amazing man
Praise be, the crossbow meme man has returned
Love your stuff Eli, your videos made me fall in love with working with my hands and becoming self reliant. Hope you have a wonderful spooky season with your family 👻
PrAise be chumbucket
Praise BE!
those poly brushes act more like a pen than a brush, hold the handle up and flatten the chiseled end of the brush onto whatever you want to stain, then do not flip the brush over but continue on with the staining continually using the same side of the brush. Only use the chisel tip end, the other part of the brush acts as a reservoir, it'll last longer and give a better result. Not that the result was bad, far from it.
Brother has to also do I rinse and repeat process by staining it three or more times
Well well well, consider my attention "grabbed"
Yessir
This is really cool, the only thing that sucks is the declining views. You trully deserve lots of praise bud, you're really entertaining ^^
Dude, I’ve been watching your videos for years now. And let me say, seeing where you are now is amazing. The builds are awesome, the editing is awesome, the videos are awesome, but best of all, you seem happier! Love the stuff man, keep creating!
Listen man, just know that you bring light to my day every time you post. And also, God bless you and your family 🙏💪
I've really enjoyed watching your skills progress as this series goes on. Watching as you identify, learn from, and correct your mistakes. It's made for a very satisfying viewing experience.
Been watching you for years and it is super neat to see your craftsmanship and builds improve as you take lessons learned from your previous projects. You inspired me to make a PVC crossbow years ago and it was a blast. Love you stuff!
i was okay with the trigger, but fell in love with _MENARDS WOOD_
I’ve been watching your content your years and it’s never failed to inspire and bring me joy! Keep up the great work Eli!
Every single ZNA video makes it feel like we’re in the glory days of UA-cam. You might not he the biggest, but you’re definitely the best. Keep it up bro
let it be known, I only found your channel by this series and it gets me excited each time I see a new release. no matter what the algorithm might say, you're putting out good content.
I really like how the stock looks like. I'm glad it didn't turn out any darker.
Always an enjoyable experience watching your vids man, no matter how long they take always looking forward to the next one.
Pretty cool of Jigsaw to make an appearance for your Halloween episode
I’ve grown up with your channel. I’m glad you’re still putting out videos man.
Zna production please never stop making content your honesty a amazing guy and your channel been helping me make my own zombie apocalypse weapons and happy to see your making content ❤
I love seeing the process you go through. Stuff like this takes a lot of failures that you learn from and iterate on. And I enjoy seeing that process.
Dude, such huge improvement in this project over your first crossbow! Keep it up, have loved most all your projects over the years and look forward to seeing what you come up with in the future
I semi recently came upon this bolt and firing pin design that works with actual Guns, Air Guns, and even Crossbows. All because it's just a simple pull back on a spring and guide rod, that you pull back until it reaches a locking latch that when a trigger is pulled releases the tension on the spring and sends the firing pin forward.
I will allways watch your videos no matter how many trys a project takes. You have inspired me to be creative again. You have yourself a fan for life.
Always a Good Day when Eli Uploads a vid! Keep up the great work man! Love your content!
Woke up to this in my recommend. Today's gonna be a good day.
Man the way this channel has evolved in mind boggling. Top tier content with such a stylish flair!
I hope the views don't discourage you from making that next part of the series, I'm loving these videos!!
Just as i was watching forged in fire and thinking about how you would smoke the competition in that show, you uploaded. A miracle
i have been watching for years and have always loved what you make, keep doing what you love and you will always have support.
I've been secretly hoping for hunting with the final version, I'm pretty hyped on that plan.
The Scrap King returns once more, to show us how to build a decently adequate machine. A blessed day.
Big THANKS for not mentioning your trials and foibles in passing but elaborating on them...feels much more relatable like we experienced it too.
feel like people will start gravitating back to this channel in the next couple of months don't worry Eli you make quality content and the people will come or come back, and this is the absolute sickest thing I've seen Tactical Practical and damn good lookin
Hell yeah, Eli, love this series and I'm always happy to see your videos pop up in my subscription box.
Look into ebonizing wood. I think it's steel wool dipped in vinegar, but I'm not sure. Also, when I make laminated bows, I like to wrap the parts together with a stretchy bandage or an exercise band. It gives very even clamping pressure on flexible parts and helps with alignment. Very cool crossbow, bro!
Eli out here like Adeptus Zednoughticus. “I crave the strength and certainty of steel”
Don’t worry Eli, I’ll keep watching. Love your commentary on the videos and watching the stuff you make
Coming along nicely, keep up the good stuff man
been following you for at least 8 years now, keep it up.
commenting because i want to help the algo and i love you and ive been watching you since middle school and im a second year in college now i remember the pvc fiberglass bows and the war hammer and mask and stop sign armor and everything you're an inspiration eli
Everytime Eli makes a crossbow, my day gets a bit better
Eli, Bro, you got the best channel on the whole of UA-cam- these vids are the absolute best, keep it up and happy Halloween
Probably my favorite UA-cam for years
Seeing your router bit protip made me crack up and rewatch that part like 5 times
Been a fan for several years now (I'm 18 now) and I just wanted to say how formative your content has been. Keep up the amazing work, and congrats on the badass crossbow, I'm sure it'll only get better from here
this is the first time you’ve come on my recommended since your scrap builds and the electric shield era and i missed you ❤
Eli, I love your style of videos.
I have been watching you for many years now and as long as you make videos I will stay subscribed ❤
Just don't give up
i’ve been watching you for over 7 years you were a key part in my childhood thank you
Eli is like an old friend who's always there. I remember watching your early weapon builds as a kid, and even though it's been a long time you're still at it making gold
Looks fantastic - really looking forward to see what you do to increase the speed
These videos are absolutely amazing. I wish to have the same work ethic and ability to keep making videos even if the outcomes (view wise) aren't what you'd hope for.
Love the stuff you make and you as a person!
Whatever time it is for you, have a good day/night.
blessed for the years i've watched you grow from an tinkering young fella into a beautiful egg
Just to let you know big bro, even though I'm subscribed I haven't seen a video of yours pop up in my home page in a long time.
I still tune mostly just for your personality and your style of editing and humour. You project it so well and your videos always have that ZNA spice baby.
I hope you still love what you're doing because I do!
Man I'm always so happy when a new vid drops
It’s crazy how underrated this channel is
Bondo is great. It fills the gaps, hides my mistakes, and makes me feel happy. Dizzy and happy.
Nice Job Eli! The crossbow looks sick! Can't wait for the next video!
Been here from the beginning and don’t plan on leaving. Much love so excited for the next episode. Fingers crossed your viewership picks up, but I more hope that your love and happiness continues from making us videos.
New ZNA video will never miss it been clocking every single one since 2017
Keep up the awesome work, every new ZNA vid makes my entire week. Don't get discouraged, and if it's not too much we like seeing the ideas that didn't work out and why as much as the ideas that do.
Eli I have been watching you for longer than I can remember. I was just a kid watching you make throwing stars out of tin cans, and bows of of pvc pipes. I don't know how many of your comments in the video are just for comedic effect, but no matter how long the videos take there are some of us who are willing to wait. Even if this can't be your full time job in the future, I really hope you keep making videos about your projects.
It doesn't matter what you make, it doesn't need to be weapons or armour if that's not what you feel like building. Make whatever you feel passionate about, and share that passion.
P.s. I have no idea how you managed to make such a small crossbow. I hope we get to see more of the normal sized "ballista" crossbow soon, you know, something us normal sized people could use ofc.
Dayum that's a sick xbow! Gratz🏁Appreciate your work
I really enjoy watching your stuff on UA-cam. I know it gets tough to keep posting stuff when the views are not following. But the people that are watching now are the most loyal subs. Thanks for your continuous posting. We are here to support you. Keep the memes coming!
This thing looks sick, I wish you the best of luck figuring out the strength of the prods
30 yard accuracy like that.. you are an awesome engineer man
This dude is a beast. I found you Eli while googling "DIY body armor" and I've really enjoyed a lot of your vids. Came for the armor stayed for the giggles. Thanks man.
bruh i absolutely love everything about your content. thank you for making videos
5:55 I've heard Luthiers use a trick, putting a little bit of salt on the glue. Apparently it keeps the pieces from sliding as much when clamped. Haven't confirmed it myself but could be worth a try.
6:10 I think your best bet is drilling holes through each side, and hammering in wooden pegs prior to glueing and clamping. It keeps them from sliding apart, and adds a bit of extra support so less strain gets put on the glue later on... like after it's done.
Yup and the dowels will add more strength since it will be a mechanical bond instead of just glue
Bro is wholesome as heck, its like a bald uncle teaching you shop stuff
2 ZNA uploads in the same month? Am I dreaming?
Eli its 9pm where I am just got back from work this video made me so happy and so cozy
thanks
If nothing else went to plan, the stock is still pretty nice dude makes me want to make a new one for me 10/22
Love your videos brotha, been a fan of your work for a while now.
5:57 If I may be so bold as to offer a suggestion for that pesky alignment issue when glueing 2 (or more) pieces of wood together: After you spread the glue, sprinkle some table salt over all or at least a decent portion of the glue area, and then bring the pieces together. As you tighten the clamps, the tiny salt crystals will dig into the surface and prevent any movement!p
Wow, I haven't seen this channel in years. I still think about that box-end wrench ballisong.
Always a good day when Eli drops a new video
6:53 putting an oil finish on the wood after staining usually makes look pretty nice (like linseed oil then a clear coat)
I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning (not religiously) but still it’s crazy to see the progress you’ve made in your builds. The crossbow looked so professional I thought you was doing a review at first lol. Good job man and god bless its great to see your still going
Hey Eli, a buddy of mine makes his hammer handles using hickory, and makes them black. In order for the black to be basically permanent, he soaks the wood in pine tar and then torches it. It smells like burnt pine tar for a little while, but creates a durable, pitch-black finish.
thanks for the vid my guy. its always a good day when my boi putting out a new vid.
God keep you bro
One of the channels I still enjoy after many, many years, thanks you for your content. Algorithm give this man a break🤣🤣🤣
I appreciate the effort you put into these videos man. 29 years old almost 30😢 been watching for a long time and i still find you videos entertaining and feel you have improved your video quality over time. I may not make the same things you make but it motivaites me to do better and want to build more. Your videos are a refreshing experience. I hope that you keep uploading even if it is not too often. Ill still keep watchin.
Awesome video as always, you’re such a huge inspiration.
Always happy to see my boy, stay blessed
Can't wait to see the next update. Keep up the good work :)
The better off alone beat moment 3:33.
So good.
hell yea, keep up the good work bro. love watching your videos and learning about cool stuff
I get so excited every time I see you post ZNA. I've been around since the first crossbow and man what a ride it has been to see you grow and exceed in your craft. Love every second of the videos you put out no matter how long the wait XD Keep on trucking man can't wait to see more builds in the future
I like your videos they’re very therapeutic And simple . Iv been watching for years now and by far my favorite builder !!
Damn dude, Just found your channel and already addicted to watching these videos of your project. Love to see it
QUALITY VS QUANTITY!!! Your video are hilarious on their own, don't rush success.
Yo I may have said this before but I so astonished at how flipping good of a craftsman you have become.
Hey man big fan, been watching since the body armor vid over half a decade ago. 1shotTV's video recently brought you back to my youtube feed and I've been working my way through the back catalog. Anyway, I was hoping you could revisit your body armor concept and find a way to get a good chuck of ceramic infront of that fiberglass plate. If you can get that bullet broken up before it hits the fiberglass, I'm willing to bet you'd be able to stop some intermediate rifle cartridges, I'd love to see the concept once you complete your quest to hunt with a homemade crossbow.
Try adding salt or sand between your boards to keep them from slipping. Also put steel wool in vinegar for a day or so to make your own ebonizing solution. Love the videos man. Keep up the good work.
So glad to see new part so soon