Hi Eli! The reason they’re called “pillow” is because their design purpose is for holding pillows to your bed so you can easily flip them to the cool side. Hope this helps.
You can definitely continue this series! I’d love to see you develop different bolts to achieve different results (maybe a grappling hook/winch function?)
Eli, I just want to say how much I love your videos, but also, I'm the guy you sold you energy sword to all those years ago, I have it proudly displayed on my wall. It's just super cool to have this piece of ZNA history!
This thing is outstanding. I love seeing how seeing how much you’ve improved your fabrication over the years. And your solutions to problems are always very creative. Cant wait to see the finished ballista
This has to be your best video ever. This entire ballista series is your best work bar none. Your new style of narration of your build process makes your channel the best it's ever been. All of this is just such an elevation for your content, I'm so psyched to be able to watch this!
Nailed it. The entire video, I was just going: Wow, he's really not only mastered craftsmanship and creativity, but he's become a master editor as well! Been watching you since your very early days, and it's been incredible to see you evolve!
"...I could use some firewood," the lead-in, the editing, the music, I laughed like a maniac the whole last minute of the video. This ballista project has been phenomenal to watch since the beginning. Having watched your channel for the past 6 or 7 years, this is easily one of the best videos you've made, and I know you can keep improving. Keep it up, Eli!
Eli, you are by far my favorite DIY youtuber. Your humor, editing style, workflow process, everything is just top notch, ever evolving and unique. you rock man.
ZNA videos are always a highlight!! The progress is freakin dope! This ballista is crazy cool! Keep it up. Also, I think I’ve mentioned this before, but the editing is *chef’s kiss* ! Love how it goes with the music. As someone who has done editing before, I know how much work goes into it. But it’s such a nice touch
Eli for your welding buy this product called Spatter Mist. You just spray it on before welding and it keeps any weld spatter from sticking to the final product
Man, the sound it makes when you're rotating the drawing mechanism mimics an actual war ballista in the movies and imagine hearing wood clicking sound before a javelin-size bolt hits you and sends you flying 10 feet back. Giving that Desolation of Smaug ballista scene vibe. Keep up the great vids man and would love to see more of your ideas for the series
This is it. You’ve made some absolutely incredible stuff in the past but the ingenuity, video quality, commentary, and everything else are the best I’ve ever seen from you, and I’ve been watching your channel consistently since homemade weapons part 2. The ballista itself is brilliant and I am very excited to see the test and what comes next
As someone who has watched Eli for the last 7 years as well, it’s crazy seeing someone grow as a person and create cool stuff just for the sake of showing others. I feel like I’ve grown up with Eli since I’ve started watching him. I don’t know if you feel the same
Legit, as I was watching this, I was worried you didn't have it copyrighted because of how good the physics are. Major archery companies will likely use this design at some point, and you have an opportunity to establish generational income through copyright claims. It's that good. Compounding elastic force, multiplied through pullies.... like....archery companies are going to be all over this design. Protect yourself and talk to a copyright lawyer, because such a brilliant and creative mind deserves it. You've done nothing but produce wholesome content from the beginning. You're the perfect blend between science and fantasy and DIY. You deserve to be rewarded for how you're about to change the archery world.
The green thing it the zero fitting cover. Those bearings are meant for high velocity applications, and you'd use a grease gun to add grease to lubricate the bearings, preventing wear
You are my favorite engineering channel. Because everything is so down to earth, achievable, and all the tips you give to build ourselves. With all the knowledge from your channel, I’m able to finally liberate Hong Kong.
Absolutely can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to seeing the next chapter! The design is beyond cool! Like this is something out of a dream for just raw, intimidating power! Just fricken holly smackaroni; it's so h*cken cool!!! Can't wait to see some range tests, and the pulley system attachments.
Never ceases to amaze me how cool the stuff you make it and how much you cater to us. Most creators would’ve just made us wait for another video to see it in action.
I've been watching you for a while and ive enjoyed your videos immensely. I'm a professional welder and I have to say, there are 12 year Olds that can make better welds than I, and there are also 60 year Olds that still weld bird poop every time. You should absolutely be proud of those welds. Never stop bb!!!
I can just hear Jörg Sprave’s laughter as Eli shoots it. Been watching you for around 7 years now and your quality in your videos have improved soo much, and I could even argue that this is your best one yet!
@@itsjustkp3726 the block around is know as pillow block. different bearings for different loads. such as front and back and rotational. just the housing so it can be mounted for shafts instead of machining a slot. there great for go karts with no suspension
Seeing you so happy about this project makes me unreasonably happy. I almost feel like a dad who’s proud of his own son’s very first custom lego build.
Man this is great. I love that you found a big project that you can iterate on and we can see your thought process develop. It’s been so cool watching the final product change as you refine every aspect of it into its best form. Keep up the killer work
live chat ended before i could say ho creative this piece was. well done lad. you ever think about making a Goedendag? you could put your own little twist into it and it would be a simple piece to make giving you filler content and in turn give us that were there from the beginning some nostalgia factor.
Yo ZNA, the little green point on the pillow block bearings should be a grease point! Need a grease gun, but with high quality grease they'll last for decades!
Eli. It’s gonna be a very trying time for all in the next few years to come, specifically next year. But please just don’t give up bro. You got this! We’re all here for you man!
@@ZNA_Productions He's probably expecting the US to default on its loans. I doubt it, when it comes down to the wire they'll raise the debt ceiling again, and put off the bad times for later
@@johnr.timmers2297 ahhhhh thanks for explaining, what a strange comment LOL^^^ Dont worry, we're just gonna inflate till the world runs out of oil and we decide to tap our reserves c:
man, when you showed off the whole build after putting it on the stand, simply beautiful. I never thought i'd fall in love with a medieval siege weapon, but here we are
Man, Im loving seeing you back, there was a period there we I know you were going through some tough stuff. It seems like your finally out of that ruff patch, love to see you growing and improving, the Ballista is incredible and the solutions you came up with to solve your engineering problems was extremely creative. and the final product is amazing. and then the video its self was great, I was actually really impressed with editing, it was great through out the whole thing but, I really liked the part at 13:30. Hope you continue to Improve and grow, God bless.
It would be neat to launch a rocket out of that thing. You'd fire it off, and then ignite the engines while still in the air. Would look freakin' neat!
Cool build! I also used a caster for my slingshot ballista. Though you could reduce spatter by adjusting your stick-out and travel speed. You can also reduce spatter while welding those bolts by grinding off the layer of zinc galvanized to them.
I love how Magic Spoon sponsored this video. The spoon was the first projectile I ever mastered. Flinging mushed peas and carrots at my mom and grandma as a baby was my specialty.
The green plastic bit is covering the grease nipple. many bearings are shipped without lubrication to avoid shipping costs for flammable substances, so you may want to check. routine maintenance requires adding grease to the bearing after a number of hours in an industrial, dusty or wet environment. Love your builds and humor.
you should add a small piece of elastic to the sled so that when you have shot it, u can just release the ratchet and the sled will move forward back into place, just a quality of life thing
Yo, I’ve watched you since I was in middle school, I’m now out of school and have a family of my own. It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come and how much you’ve changed, from when you had your long hair to none at all now. I will continue to watch as long as you post my friend💜
part of Eli’s videos that always stuck with me was the music, he’s always used the same few tracks during quick building montages. makes it super nostalgic
1:22 green thing is I believe a grease fitting which makes it even better. You can keep the bearing well lubricated without the need of disassembly. Pretty EPIC eh?
Perhaps "current solution" might have been better phrasing🤔 It might feel "weird" while welding, but keeping the arc-length as short as possible will eliminate almost all spatter, setting it a few amps hotter and pushing the electrode right into the joint, is the way to go.
The first video I watched of yours was the fiberglass/pvc bow and arrow you made and now you're out here making ballistas. Proud of how far you've come dude, keep it up!
Just wanted to let you know that its awesome to see your channel grow, I can tell you've really grown as a person. Your videos helped me learn the ins and outs of building and troubleshooting. In a weird way it showed me how far a good work ethic can take you and what good ideas perseverance can bring. Stay safe out there much love from Idaho.
Incredible Build. When its fully tensioned, any way to add a guard so that the release lever (thing... the one that lets the gear reverse.. ) doesn't accidently release, the crank spin a 300 mph and take off your hand.
Ladies and gentleman you are in the midst of a true big brain boi, soak it in… and most importantly give him some love he deserves it! A true inspiration to all.
Nice work! I've seen plenty of compound crossbows with a second set of pulleys, but never pony limbs like a penobscot bow. That's really cool and the power is impressive. I think a WW1/2 style AA sight would be a cool addition.
This looks so awesome, the idea with the casters as the universal joint is amazing! Geometry looked pretty solid too, thanks for including that! Awesome work, You should be proud.
Eli this is easily the coolest build you have ever done. I LOVE watching the evolution of your builds over multiple episodes to find the best way to solve the problem. This batista is a BEAST. You seem very happy and that makes my heart sing. Keep going man!
Being a tinkerer myself, I loved the whole dang video. Great tip about dividing the circle into three. And I laughed the whole time!! 👍🏽. Hell of a bow!
PVC is not what you want for this; it has a tendency to shatter. just wrap the bundle in something lightweight. fishing line or thin cloth, have collars at the end for pulley attachment.
The little green things on the pillow bearing are grease fittings for lubricating them without taking the bearing completely apart, you'll need a grease gun to use it though
So I know I'm a little late. Just started watching the ballista build. Had an idea on how to make a sturdy bow without the fiberglass core. Instead of using the pipes as pipes cut them lengthwise and using a heat gun you can flatten them. Then laminate the flat PVC boards to reinforce it. I've actually done this to make a cosplay sword look a little sharper without using foam
I’ve really enjoyed seeing you work through the engineering process on this, solving problems as they arise and finding new solutions. Great content keep it up
I personally want to see the crank loaded into the chuck of a power drill, the trigger set to release when fully cranked back, and a gravity fed magazine above the rail for a full auto ballista
dude, I'm watching you since weapons 2 i think ,basically since you started and watching you building ACTUAL complex machinations and using actual critical thinking to solve problems make me so proud! this was my fav build!
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Hi Eli! The reason they’re called “pillow” is because their design purpose is for holding pillows to your bed so you can easily flip them to the cool side. Hope this helps.
The more you know
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This really helped out and impressed all the lads at work when I was able to explain it to them
Rest in peace pull up bar. We saw you once but it was more than enough for you to stay in our hearts
You can definitely continue this series! I’d love to see you develop different bolts to achieve different results (maybe a grappling hook/winch function?)
Yes, a meat-sampler tube bolt.
Possibly even an old style cross sight or maybe a wooden front “shield” like the .50 cal turrets have
When you said grappling hook I immediately thought of the battle of helms deep in the movies
What about twirly whirlys from the hobbit
@@Bluenitrogaming ooooo yeeeeeah!
This version is by far the biggest jump in improvement yet. Looking forward to see the testing!
Eli, I just want to say how much I love your videos, but also, I'm the guy you sold you energy sword to all those years ago, I have it proudly displayed on my wall. It's just super cool to have this piece of ZNA history!
What have you cut with it???
@@brandtnicholson4532 nothing tbh, though maybe I should one day
@@benkenobi5107 you must
This thing is outstanding. I love seeing how seeing how much you’ve improved your fabrication over the years. And your solutions to problems are always very creative. Cant wait to see the finished ballista
This has to be your best video ever. This entire ballista series is your best work bar none. Your new style of narration of your build process makes your channel the best it's ever been. All of this is just such an elevation for your content, I'm so psyched to be able to watch this!
My thoughts exactly this video especially is just solid all around.
Been watching off and on for like 7 years, and could not agree more (except maybe the final tread plate armor!)
Nailed it.
The entire video, I was just going: Wow, he's really not only mastered craftsmanship and creativity, but he's become a master editor as well!
Been watching you since your very early days, and it's been incredible to see you evolve!
"...I could use some firewood," the lead-in, the editing, the music, I laughed like a maniac the whole last minute of the video. This ballista project has been phenomenal to watch since the beginning. Having watched your channel for the past 6 or 7 years, this is easily one of the best videos you've made, and I know you can keep improving. Keep it up, Eli!
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Lol at you stopping yourself from saying "The Final Solution".
It's true he did say that I heard
*OOF* within the first minute
I'm confused, why can't he say that?
@@nikolovell because TH-cam and emotionally stunted troglodytes will get their nickers in a knot if he does.
@@nikolovell think 1940’s Germany
14:00 that syncing of the music with the drill was sexy
Eli, you are by far my favorite DIY youtuber. Your humor, editing style, workflow process, everything is just top notch, ever evolving and unique. you rock man.
His humor and editing is top-choice.
I whole heartedly agree with this!! Absolutely love this man and always enjoy his vids
100% spot on. Im so happy that hes doing well, because man he deserves it, theres not a single video of his that hasnt made me entertained :D
Absolutely incredible. When you finally cranked it back towards the end I involuntarily giggled like a child.
ZNA videos are always a highlight!! The progress is freakin dope! This ballista is crazy cool! Keep it up. Also, I think I’ve mentioned this before, but the editing is *chef’s kiss* ! Love how it goes with the music. As someone who has done editing before, I know how much work goes into it. But it’s such a nice touch
@Don't Read My Profile Picture cringe account
@@RapTapTap69 Likely a bot.
@@Eidolon1andOnly yeah probably
Eli for your welding buy this product called Spatter Mist. You just spray it on before welding and it keeps any weld spatter from sticking to the final product
Your editing style kept a smile on my face through the whole video. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Man, the sound it makes when you're rotating the drawing mechanism mimics an actual war ballista in the movies and imagine hearing wood clicking sound before a javelin-size bolt hits you and sends you flying 10 feet back. Giving that Desolation of Smaug ballista scene vibe. Keep up the great vids man and would love to see more of your ideas for the series
This is it. You’ve made some absolutely incredible stuff in the past but the ingenuity, video quality, commentary, and everything else are the best I’ve ever seen from you, and I’ve been watching your channel consistently since homemade weapons part 2. The ballista itself is brilliant and I am very excited to see the test and what comes next
As someone who has watched Eli for the last 7 years as well, it’s crazy seeing someone grow as a person and create cool stuff just for the sake of showing others. I feel like I’ve grown up with Eli since I’ve started watching him. I don’t know if you feel the same
@@mrrootbeerguy1280 absolutely feel the same, feels like ive grown up with him in a way
Legit, as I was watching this, I was worried you didn't have it copyrighted because of how good the physics are. Major archery companies will likely use this design at some point, and you have an opportunity to establish generational income through copyright claims.
It's that good. Compounding elastic force, multiplied through pullies.... like....archery companies are going to be all over this design. Protect yourself and talk to a copyright lawyer, because such a brilliant and creative mind deserves it. You've done nothing but produce wholesome content from the beginning. You're the perfect blend between science and fantasy and DIY.
You deserve to be rewarded for how you're about to change the archery world.
It’s so great to see you having fun again, it feels like it’s been a minute
The green thing it the zero fitting cover. Those bearings are meant for high velocity applications, and you'd use a grease gun to add grease to lubricate the bearings, preventing wear
i love this guy. i remember watching his first PVC bow long long ago and now we are here. i love it
You are my favorite engineering channel. Because everything is so down to earth, achievable, and all the tips you give to build ourselves. With all the knowledge from your channel, I’m able to finally liberate Hong Kong.
Absolutely can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to seeing the next chapter!
The design is beyond cool! Like this is something out of a dream for just raw, intimidating power! Just fricken holly smackaroni; it's so h*cken cool!!!
Can't wait to see some range tests, and the pulley system attachments.
Pure ecstasy when Eli posts
Never ceases to amaze me how cool the stuff you make it and how much you cater to us. Most creators would’ve just made us wait for another video to see it in action.
I've been watching you for a while and ive enjoyed your videos immensely. I'm a professional welder and I have to say, there are 12 year Olds that can make better welds than I, and there are also 60 year Olds that still weld bird poop every time. You should absolutely be proud of those welds. Never stop bb!!!
I am very impressed with the quality of this video and the next level of imagination you put into this ballista, keep doing you.
I can just hear Jörg Sprave’s laughter as Eli shoots it. Been watching you for around 7 years now and your quality in your videos have improved soo much, and I could even argue that this is your best one yet!
Hey Eli, the green nubs on the bearings are for pumping in grease or oil but most likely grease
Pretty sure it's grease. We had to order some for a job. Still don't know why they're called pillow bushings tho.
they are grease n*pples
@@itsjustkp3726 the block around is know as pillow block. different bearings for different loads. such as front and back and rotational. just the housing so it can be mounted for shafts instead of machining a slot. there great for go karts with no suspension
Yup, those are 100% grease nipples.
@@quizarorobzaqu8558 ah thanks. We used it for a hopper system for steel shot
I am so happy to see this video up again, had mad panic when the channel was gone! Looking forward to an update!
Love that you're posting more again, missed your videos. Loving the new build!
Seeing you so happy about this project makes me unreasonably happy. I almost feel like a dad who’s proud of his own son’s very first custom lego build.
Man this is great. I love that you found a big project that you can iterate on and we can see your thought process develop. It’s been so cool watching the final product change as you refine every aspect of it into its best form. Keep up the killer work
Green cap has the grease nipple. for putting grease into the bearing. these are designed to be used with rollers for conveyor systems.
live chat ended before i could say ho creative this piece was. well done lad.
you ever think about making a Goedendag? you could put your own little twist into it and it would be a simple piece to make giving you filler content and in turn give us that were there from the beginning some nostalgia factor.
Excited to see how you'll be implementing the final solution!
Yo ZNA, the little green point on the pillow block bearings should be a grease point! Need a grease gun, but with high quality grease they'll last for decades!
Ayy, good to see everything coming back up after the breach
YOURE BACK!!!!
Since a teen I've been drawn to large balistea. Thanks for sharing. "One pulley two pipes" going viral!! Pillow what?
Eli. It’s gonna be a very trying time for all in the next few years to come, specifically next year. But please just don’t give up bro. You got this! We’re all here for you man!
Wym?
@@ZNA_Productions He's probably expecting the US to default on its loans. I doubt it, when it comes down to the wire they'll raise the debt ceiling again, and put off the bad times for later
@@johnr.timmers2297 ahhhhh thanks for explaining, what a strange comment LOL^^^ Dont worry, we're just gonna inflate till the world runs out of oil and we decide to tap our reserves c:
man, when you showed off the whole build after putting it on the stand, simply beautiful. I never thought i'd fall in love with a medieval siege weapon, but here we are
F’s in the chat for the people who didn’t stay till the end… 💀
seeing this ballista go from bits of wood and PVC strapped to a picnic table to a complex piece of wood and PVC on a swivel mount is dang amazing
Man, Im loving seeing you back, there was a period there we I know you were going through some tough stuff. It seems like your finally out of that ruff patch, love to see you growing and improving,
the Ballista is incredible and the solutions you came up with to solve your engineering problems was extremely creative. and the final product is amazing.
and then the video its self was great, I was actually really impressed with editing, it was great through out the whole thing but, I really liked the part at 13:30.
Hope you continue to Improve and grow, God bless.
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Dude!!! You're like an at he DIY engineer. I love coming back to your videos. Can't wait to see whats next.
Imagining how it looks all painted & finished 🥹
It would be neat to launch a rocket out of that thing. You'd fire it off, and then ignite the engines while still in the air. Would look freakin' neat!
Thank God the videos are back
okay... the swivel caster as a U-joint was genius.
Cool build! I also used a caster for my slingshot ballista. Though you could reduce spatter by adjusting your stick-out and travel speed. You can also reduce spatter while welding those bolts by grinding off the layer of zinc galvanized to them.
Watching this made me flash back 5+ years to when I made a PVC bow you designed. Still have it slung in the corner
Green thing is for grease to keep up it lubricated
This may be my favorite build you have ever done. Your problem solving skills are incredible. Can't wait to see the final version!
I love how Magic Spoon sponsored this video. The spoon was the first projectile I ever mastered. Flinging mushed peas and carrots at my mom and grandma as a baby was my specialty.
The green plastic bit is covering the grease nipple. many bearings are shipped without lubrication to avoid shipping costs for flammable substances, so you may want to check. routine maintenance requires adding grease to the bearing after a number of hours in an industrial, dusty or wet environment. Love your builds and humor.
That little bit at 14:00 that's all it takes and I'll never stop watching these videos bro...
you should add a small piece of elastic to the sled so that when you have shot it, u can just release the ratchet and the sled will move forward back into place, just a quality of life thing
Eli glad to come back to channel after like 5 years and see your sill the goat
Yo, I’ve watched you since I was in middle school, I’m now out of school and have a family of my own. It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come and how much you’ve changed, from when you had your long hair to none at all now. I will continue to watch as long as you post my friend💜
part of Eli’s videos that always stuck with me was the music, he’s always used the same few tracks during quick building montages. makes it super nostalgic
1:22 green thing is I believe a grease fitting which makes it even better. You can keep the bearing well lubricated without the need of disassembly. Pretty EPIC eh?
I rediscover you every 8 months and I'm always amazed
Glad you got your channel back, bless up
Yes! You're finally back and I'm happy you got your channel back and the vids weren't deleted. Great to have you back!
Perhaps "current solution" might have been better phrasing🤔
It might feel "weird" while welding, but keeping the arc-length as short as possible will eliminate almost all spatter, setting it a few amps hotter and pushing the electrode right into the joint, is the way to go.
You're singlehandedly bringing back the ballista. When am I gonna start seeing huge & hot ballistas in my area?
14:00 that beat with the drill slapped. 10/10 video.
Bro this is super cool!! I'd love to see you come up with a kind of "hunting net type of projectile"... Keep up the good work, I'm loving this series
I’d guess the green things on the pillow block bearings are plastic covers that cover grease zerks. 1:20 for greasing your bearings.
Those little green things are for adding grease! You can pop those off then unscrew the bolt underneath to add grease.
The first video I watched of yours was the fiberglass/pvc bow and arrow you made and now you're out here making ballistas. Proud of how far you've come dude, keep it up!
I recently had trouble with some local ballistas but luckily the police ran a sting operation.
Just watched an older video of yours from 6 years ago involving your $30 body armor but I think you’ve improved a lot super cool to see!!
Glad to see TH-cam recommending your channel
Just wanted to let you know that its awesome to see your channel grow, I can tell you've really grown as a person. Your videos helped me learn the ins and outs of building and troubleshooting. In a weird way it showed me how far a good work ethic can take you and what good ideas perseverance can bring. Stay safe out there much love from Idaho.
The audio edit matching with the driver at 14:04 was gold
Incredible Build.
When its fully tensioned, any way to add a guard so that the release lever (thing... the one that lets the gear reverse.. ) doesn't accidently release, the crank spin a 300 mph and take off your hand.
Ladies and gentleman you are in the midst of a true big brain boi, soak it in… and most importantly give him some love he deserves it! A true inspiration to all.
Nice work! I've seen plenty of compound crossbows with a second set of pulleys, but never pony limbs like a penobscot bow. That's really cool and the power is impressive. I think a WW1/2 style AA sight would be a cool addition.
That. was. sick. awesome work, so glad to see the new and improved version, and its so powerful too!
This looks so awesome, the idea with the casters as the universal joint is amazing! Geometry looked pretty solid too, thanks for including that! Awesome work, You should be proud.
I think the green things on the bearings are probably covers for ports to lubricate the bearings, either a grease zerk fitting or a hole to put oil in
Eli this is easily the coolest build you have ever done. I LOVE watching the evolution of your builds over multiple episodes to find the best way to solve the problem. This batista is a BEAST. You seem very happy and that makes my heart sing. Keep going man!
Being a tinkerer myself, I loved the whole dang video. Great tip about dividing the circle into three. And I laughed the whole time!! 👍🏽. Hell of a bow!
PVC is not what you want for this; it has a tendency to shatter. just wrap the bundle in something lightweight. fishing line or thin cloth, have collars at the end for pulley attachment.
3:40
Wow your welding's improved a lot! If you're looking to go further, just remember: "A grinder and paint make you the welder you ain't!"
The little green things on the pillow bearing are grease fittings for lubricating them without taking the bearing completely apart, you'll need a grease gun to use it though
4:02 yeah i usually bust off when cranking it too
So I know I'm a little late. Just started watching the ballista build. Had an idea on how to make a sturdy bow without the fiberglass core. Instead of using the pipes as pipes cut them lengthwise and using a heat gun you can flatten them. Then laminate the flat PVC boards to reinforce it. I've actually done this to make a cosplay sword look a little sharper without using foam
I’ve really enjoyed seeing you work through the engineering process on this, solving problems as they arise and finding new solutions. Great content keep it up
I personally want to see the crank loaded into the chuck of a power drill, the trigger set to release when fully cranked back, and a gravity fed magazine above the rail for a full auto ballista
If you go to a auto parts store they sell bushing material. 3/8” long bushing used to be used on older Chevy alternator and power steering pump.
Gotta love how you made a bunch of the design choices mainly for function and achieved a super cool aesthetic.
dude, I'm watching you since weapons 2 i think ,basically since you started and watching you building ACTUAL complex machinations and using actual critical thinking to solve problems make me so proud! this was my fav build!
U need to put “50bmg on a stick” on a shirt with the ballista above the text!!!
Love the evolution of the ballista! I would love to see the entire ballista and stand get burnished, sanded and oiled. Just the finishing touch.
if you want to divide a circle into three parts, you can find the center with 2 lines then from the center mark our 120 degree sections.