Making a Floating Table
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2020
- Using steam-bent ash supports and 2+ gallons of epoxy, I spent over a month designing and building this mid-century modern (is it? someone catch me here...) tensegrity table.
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If you watch to the veeeeery end there may or may not be a special guest after the titlecard screen! ;)
I think both of the guests were all "WTF is this wizardry? Nope!".
@@AthAthanasius table is beautiful... but you, you are a piece of art!!! Gorgeous!
If you had made all the outside lines the same length, you could used just one turnbuckle in the middle.... Very nice project, I've never had any luck steam bending wood as it always breaks in the end.....
KITTY!!
Nice job though! Must have been heartbreaking when that one piece broke, but its great that you fixed it! :)
😻
"That cannot be fixed."
"So what did I do? I fixed it."
Such a fantastic attitude. Incredible!
and her answer was carbon fiber tape like some sort of futuristic macguyver
@@zenmark42 when duct tape isn't good enough anymore
I was expecting her to say "So I just made another one."
Well the Veritasium bet found me a great new channel to watch, NICE.
The Table is epic!
Same
Same here. It feels like this channel is headed for 1M subscribers.
I just wonder why youtube didn't recommend this channel earlier?
Ditto. She's smart, talented, energetic, kind, and drop dead beautiful!
Me too! Never heard of either before, but I saw the bet and found my way here and subscribed!
"I gave myself 30 seconds to curse loudly"
This is a vital part of any creative process.
You can of course concatenate multiple 30 second segments to let out the true feelings of disgust and frustration!
@@glasslinger Which makes the moment when you finished the project that much more satisfying.
I really respect you for showing the stuff that doesn’t go right because that is far and away more realistic and representational of what building a difficult project is like. Major props!
Really appreciate how you showed the break that was “not fixable”. My heart sank a little when I saw the split, I’m sure it was quite horrifying. Thanks for involving us in the emotional journey as well as the technical aspects of getting through that, it’s really inspiring.
That came out amazing! You nailed it!
What a compliment coming from you!! Thank you!!!
This is what all that thickset was for :)
You surely mean: epoxied it.
@@xylafoxlin I. I p
i wonder if the border threads on the top table would make it more stable if they were connected to opposite sides on the bottom base (instead of the threads being connected parallely)
Appreciate you showing when things go wrong. too many makers on the internet make things look like you are assembling from a kit. The bumps and the bruises are the best part :)
waiting for Simone and Her to Collab....she is also good a showing when her wiring goes wrong...
@@Butterflier00 tbh. She gives me reall diana vibes for some reason. Same facial expressions?
But yes simone
Honestly, in all my woodworking videos I've watched with Steam bending, I've never once learned HOW it works, thank you! Great explanation!
Can't wait for the IKEA version, Grävity.
:) :)
Good one 🤣👍
'Tyngdkraft'😉
Why not? Ikea furniture has more hard-to-pronounce product names already
You will be missing the cables.
Love the enthusiasm in your eyes. Always amazing to see someone truly enthusiastic about what they are doing.
It's worth every minute of your time to make it come out like you want it. Never too time much if it turns out like that.
This is a really beautiful table, and the effect it creates is really cool. One look at this, and it's clear, you poured your heart into making this. Plus, you got to work on this project w/ your uncle, so it's a win-win.
I absolutely love watching your builds. This one especially, because -unlike most epoxy videos that I've watched- you actually show the struggle. That includes bubbles in your pour. I am working on my very first pour, epoxy on a slab of Teredo wood which has been a pain when it comes to bubbles. It's on its second day of curing, so one more to go. After that I will have to do quite a bit of sanding as well since there are plenty of irregularities because of bubbles.
Anyway, great watching your content. Keep up the amazing work!!
Your videos are fun and inspirational to watch. I am so glad you can handle "when things go wrong" so well. It is really a helpful lesson for anyone who follows you.
YAY!! You fixed what couldn't be fixed... just like all those Roombas!! Ah! Perseverance!!!!
The D-rings reinforced with fiberglass weave and set in more epoxy is brilliant! Amazing work. I think this is the best tensegrity table on UA-cam right now!
I don't know how many times you hear that, but you are freaking warrior. Resilient. To the point that the creation is the second most impressive thing you do.
OMG I'm super hype about this channel, it's always nice having more makers here in YT. That table is GORGEOUS
I've loved this style of table forever, your take on it is so perfect. It came out absolutely gorgeous!!
That is absolutely magnificent! I really like how you use the cables to balance the tensile forces to hold the table-top in suspension.
Looks fantastic. Good job in fixing it and not letting people tell you that it can’t be done
I'm from Oaxaca Mexico, and I'm learning English thanks your videos. I❤️u too much.
I had to pause and subscribe when you pulled out the MAKE: to explain wood composition and steam bending. Kudos for good props. :)
that's when i clicked subscribe too!
This is seriously the coolest thing ever!!!!
Getting a feel for the properties and strengths of materials is one of the things you learn from experience. That is why it is a good idea to start off using other peoples plans. Learning the hard way can be frustrating but it is rewarding.
amazing save on that broken leg! it is one of the best looking tensegrity tables around, but as an engineer I would also over engineer it and put the wire tensioners horizontally under the base of the table, it would need little pulley thingy at the base to change the direction of the cables but then the cables would be clean and would look uber stylish. I would also cross diagonally the cables to give it extra stability, I think it should work better.
I love smart, creative and kind women.
This is AMAZING!!! I saw several tensegrity tables, and this is the first one that includes more beautifying elements: bent wood and acrylic. It could've used some LED to make it overkill.
Xyla - You explained bending good and how the fibers and lignin work more simply, yet elegantly and exactly better than I have ever seen anyone (including people with university degrees) I have ever seen. I like your style and the way you roll. Keep it up.
Thank you for also always sharing when stuff doesn't go exactly to plan. It's really encouraging tbh. This channel makes me wanna be a better person in some strange way🖤
So awesome to see how something like that comes together!! I really enjoyed seeing the progress as well as the insane results
This is the best example of a tensegrity table I have seen so far, the top is awesome, the base (with the black paint and epoxy) looks great and the steam bent supports look great.
That break totally broke my heart, but I guess it comes with the territory! That's an amazing piece and now I'm going to have to look into making one! Great job!
0:56 old table saws without a riving knife always give me the shivers. I'm an occasional woodworker too, but even modern table saws with all the safety features scare me quite a bit. Be careful girl, keep those amazingly skillful hands safe. :) Just discovered your channel, awesome content.
This, plus hands going directly over the table router bit. One slip and yikes.
"Impossible to fix"
Engineers: So we proceeded to fix it.
Stunning! I love how delicate it looks with the curves! Nice work!
nice to see the ups and downs of making and knowing that with every project you learn something new.
Wonderful channel! If anyone else is going to build one, I have one time bit of advice. If you want to hide the turnbuckles, you can have a fixed loop at the bottom of the cable, Looks nice! Then have an eyelet on the underside of the table. The cable would loop through the eyelet and then run parallel to the underside of the table. Then the turnbuckle, is hidden from view, but adjustability remains.
the table looks flipping amazing! it does look very classy, your design work paid off big time. also laughed way too hard at "monkies can learn too!" that's how i feel all the time in my shop lol
Such a good repair idea! Never too late to join the tensegrity party!
What an awewome uncle, he just exudes that model vibe lmao
Loved this. Please let me life my woodworkerheart vicariously through you. Also your uncle is sporting a nice kano there.
I love this table. There are a lot of things to consider when making something like this and yours came out great!
omg i love this! the top came out beautifully (as any shiny particle based dye does) and the wood looks great with it.. love the ingenuity and problem solving behind it
Fallin' in love every time I watch a video of yours. Table looks great.
The most amazing part of the whole video was that you never gave up.
The reward of course was the fabulous table.
Sending my upmost respect and kudos for the excellent craftsmanship.
Sincerely,
Ryan Garrity
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"Building Your Dreams"
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That’s really clever. The advantage of ash is it’s straight grain. If you choose it carefully there won’t be any grain going off the edge.
But more importantly you created something truly beautiful which works.
What a breath of fresh air I just discovered you and Im so impressed there is hope for humanity
I loved this video! I love your "CAN DO" attitude and bubbly personality as you tackle obstacles and overcome setbacks! A successful person fails more than an unsuccessful person ever even tries!
I'm glad you decided to make the table top fancy instead of plain. It's a cool design and it just looks more custom 👍
The fiberglass in epoxy technique to stabilize the D rings is super cool!
Thank you! It was a whim decision hehe
Thank you for including your mishap and how you repaired it, because things in real life seldom turn out as perfectly as they do on video. ❤
Raucous applause! I just discovered your channel today, Xyla, and I'm already binging. You're brilliant on so many levels. Mostly I love your enthusiasm for craft work, invention, and learning how to do crazy stuff by educated trial. SO inspiring! I build guitars for a living, so I have a lot of the same processes in my work, and after making about 150 high-end guitars, I still get a major thrill with each new project. So I'm really lovin' watching your processes for working things out and coming to a triumphant conclusion. You're awesome, Xyla. Be well, and prosper!
That table is absolutely brilliant Xyla!
Loved watching this build. 😊🏴
I love the design, the epoxy and the curves really work well with the "floating" base.
Thank you!
You really turned the tables on this one!
Your Uncle Peter looks like a wonderful madman❤👍🤣 awesome fellow😎
You should totally see if you can reach out to Physics Girl. That would be an awesome collaboration.
I was actually about to suggest (on her rocket video) that she partner with PeterSripol
Hey! Great idea. That could bring more exposure to the channel and more subscriber too.
That is definitly the coolest Tensegrity table I've seen!!! I love it 👍
I've never seen an epoxy table, that's even cooler than the tensegrity
I like the use of the bent wood forms in it. It's a nice contrast between the organic wood form and the industrial cabling.. and the top looks amazing.
When it broke, my first thought was to remake the support with a carbon fiber laminate in between the wood strips. Good that it was savable.
I've seen the 3D printed models. But your interpretation is amazing. Thumbs UP!
very cool project, I like the touch of the fake tension cables on the top part. Good job!!
as an old engineer you make me laugh and give me hope for the future
Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious!!!! Yes I'm a simp, but I'm totally in love!!!!!😍
Awesome work Xyla, it turned out great! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the next project
The canoe project has a very important high emotional content, however I liked this project much more because of its technical complexity. You have a high impact adventurous spirit, adjusted to these different ideas. I think your uncle's support has been very relevant, give him my regards and move on.
The Tie fighter idea is genius.
That's an amazing achievement to do all by your self and the perseverance after the whole collapsing is admirable. You rock!
Is her uncle a joke to you?
You persevered through all the accidents and ended up with a great piece!! Well done
Wow that's a lot of epoxy! Love the table top.
Best one I’ve seen.
Love your improvisation skills with the carbon. It’s probably the strongest leg. 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀😎
This is awesome Xyla! Great work!
The only table that twerks. :) You could actually center the strings and hide them under the table for added practicality. Looks great. Wish I could do this. :)
Beautiful work. You have such a fun and loving family!
Wonderful workmanship. A true pleasure to watch.
I am increasingly likely to start fiberglassing things for strength the more I watch your videos..
(also the medium story was heartbreaking and incredible)
Tons of work and an amazing outcome! Bravo!!
Oh yeah! I already love your channel, but that explanations on the behind of how it works it awesome!
Please keep it up!
And science is awesome!
Having seen the steam box in the previous video and the sanding on Twitter, I really looked forward to and enjoyed this video.
I've just been recommended this video by UA-cam and I subscribed like 20 seconds in, regretting not finding this channel sooner.
Than i saw it's a new channel and got excited again, because now I'll be able to see everything as it happens 😁
the table turned out quite classy after all!
That's awesome!! Now you can trim it out in LEDs to make it glow in the dark. Replace one of the outer tensioners with a power cable to keep it masked. 😁
awesome job. It's nice to see a young girl embrace wood, epoxy, and failure. I loved the approach to fixing the break. We yell, say things not so nice and then go for it.
go girl
OMG....freaking love this!!!
Refined design, well implemented, I'm thrilled.
The table looks great. I made a 3d printed one that I designed myself. It was a small model and made it like a year ago. What you could do to make your table look even better is to hide the cable tensioners underneath the table foot. Just carve 4 radial spaces on the bottom, long enough to put the tensioners in. fasten the side near the center to the table and lead the 4 cables through holes in the foot plate and lead them in the channels to the center until they reach the tensioner. Connect them and tension the cables. done.
you can learn more from failures than success - Samuel Smiles.
Great job and great comeback.
Amazing project! Keep going girl!
Xyla Foxlin,
You do some amazing work, and this table is a perfect example! And yes, it is mid century modern. The principle of tensegrity used in the table was invented by Richard Buckminster Fuller. It is explained in his books Synergetics I and II. Fuller is best known for having invented the geodesic dome.
Thank you for sharing this demonstration of your amazing skills and knowledge.
11:02 I already thought you were awesome... but the Star Wars reference has me out shopping for rings... cause... pretty sure I'm in Love!!! Great build Chica can't wait to watch your channel grow!
Awesome video and project, Xyla! 💯
Thank you so much!!
The lobster boat on your shirt warms my heart. Yup, I know it's Total Boat's logo but...lobster boat.
That is definitely so far for me the ultimate tensegrity table well crafted too hats off to your multiskills young lady and even with a band aid its still a lovely table........................
Wow, Xyla! That is amazing!
11:30
My first reaction would be „now‘s a good time to scream and cry a little“
Looks great!
Just out of curiousity: have you tried crossing the outside cables to give the table more stability (if there's room to do that)? and if yes, how did it work out?
That's bad ass! I just made my first construct way much simpler and smaller but I'm inspired by your design a d I'm off to bigger and more serious constructs. You rock! Thanks for the instructions on bending!