Making a Floating Table
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4 жыл бұрынUsing 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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@xylafoxlin 4 жыл бұрын
If you watch to the veeeeery end there may or may not be a special guest after the titlecard screen! ;)
@AthAthanasius 4 жыл бұрын
I think both of the guests were all "WTF is this wizardry? Nope!".
@tomramoncummings3453 4 жыл бұрын
@@AthAthanasius table is beautiful... but you, you are a piece of art!!! Gorgeous!
@Weird600 4 жыл бұрын
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.....
@RyoHazuki224 4 жыл бұрын
KITTY!! Nice job though! Must have been heartbreaking when that one piece broke, but its great that you fixed it! :)
@s3ctumsempra 4 жыл бұрын
😻
@spandanbhattacharya5030 3 жыл бұрын
Well the Veritasium bet found me a great new channel to watch, NICE. The Table is epic!
@royalty_the1892 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@ericchevrier6670 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. It feels like this channel is headed for 1M subscribers.
@compphysgeek 3 жыл бұрын
I just wonder why youtube didn't recommend this channel earlier?
@static2430 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto. She's smart, talented, energetic, kind, and drop dead beautiful!
@justaguy1576 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Never heard of either before, but I saw the bet and found my way here and subscribed!
@seeingdragons4319 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@captainven9686 4 жыл бұрын
"That cannot be fixed." "So what did I do? I fixed it." Such a fantastic attitude. Incredible!
@zenmark42 4 жыл бұрын
and her answer was carbon fiber tape like some sort of futuristic macguyver
@Hans-gb4mv 4 жыл бұрын
@@zenmark42 when duct tape isn't good enough anymore
@DavidCowie2022 2 жыл бұрын
I was expecting her to say "So I just made another one."
@peterbrownwastaken 4 жыл бұрын
That came out amazing! You nailed it!
@xylafoxlin 4 жыл бұрын
What a compliment coming from you!! Thank you!!! This is what all that thickset was for :)
@SianaGearz 4 жыл бұрын
You surely mean: epoxied it.
@bronxbomber252 3 жыл бұрын
@@xylafoxlin I. I p
@webgpu 2 жыл бұрын
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)
@tompw3141 4 жыл бұрын
"I gave myself 30 seconds to curse loudly" This is a vital part of any creative process.
@glasslinger 4 жыл бұрын
You can of course concatenate multiple 30 second segments to let out the true feelings of disgust and frustration!
@SapioiT 4 жыл бұрын
@@glasslinger Which makes the moment when you finished the project that much more satisfying.
@RaviAC90 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@GotThrillIssues 4 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@Butterflier00 4 жыл бұрын
waiting for Simone and Her to Collab....she is also good a showing when her wiring goes wrong...
@dutchik5107 4 жыл бұрын
@@Butterflier00 tbh. She gives me reall diana vibes for some reason. Same facial expressions? But yes simone
@johnaeliason 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, in all my woodworking videos I've watched with Steam bending, I've never once learned HOW it works, thank you! Great explanation!
@papaquonis 4 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the IKEA version, Grävity.
@abz124816 4 жыл бұрын
:) :)
@saschma3543 4 жыл бұрын
Good one 🤣👍
@MichaelBerthelsen 4 жыл бұрын
'Tyngdkraft'😉
@alexhulea2735 3 жыл бұрын
Why not? Ikea furniture has more hard-to-pronounce product names already
@EMShorts8 3 жыл бұрын
You will be missing the cables.
@TheTmwagner77 3 жыл бұрын
Love the enthusiasm in your eyes. Always amazing to see someone truly enthusiastic about what they are doing.
@dougidoug 3 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. Good job in fixing it and not letting people tell you that it can’t be done
@dragoncarver287 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jmg999 8 ай бұрын
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.
@D0nk3yzz 3 жыл бұрын
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!!
@McrSaul1212 2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Oaxaca Mexico, and I'm learning English thanks your videos. I❤️u too much.
@jbrenth0079 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@rossthoma4152 3 жыл бұрын
YAY!! You fixed what couldn't be fixed... just like all those Roombas!! Ah! Perseverance!!!!
@garylazo7311 2 жыл бұрын
What a breath of fresh air I just discovered you and Im so impressed there is hope for humanity
@SmokeandLights 4 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq right now!
@stu3775 2 жыл бұрын
I love smart, creative and kind women.
@megyumiyoshi1062 4 жыл бұрын
OMG I'm super hype about this channel, it's always nice having more makers here in YT. That table is GORGEOUS
@Roberto-fz4jm 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@demersus 4 жыл бұрын
I've loved this style of table forever, your take on it is so perfect. It came out absolutely gorgeous!!
@timschaller 4 жыл бұрын
I had to pause and subscribe when you pulled out the MAKE: to explain wood composition and steam bending. Kudos for good props. :)
@danceonyourtoes 4 жыл бұрын
that's when i clicked subscribe too!
@MrdotIsaac 3 жыл бұрын
"Impossible to fix" Engineers: So we proceeded to fix it.
@timetolvlup 4 жыл бұрын
The Tie fighter idea is genius.
@xysix2548 3 жыл бұрын
That is absolutely magnificent! I really like how you use the cables to balance the tensile forces to hold the table-top in suspension.
@randomsandwichian Жыл бұрын
What an awewome uncle, he just exudes that model vibe lmao
@floundergearjam Жыл бұрын
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.
@danieltroger1761 2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen an epoxy table, that's even cooler than the tensegrity
@hellohogo 2 жыл бұрын
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🖤
@davidwilliams9302 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@andymachala999 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@xxrgxxcasco 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidseelos9897 4 жыл бұрын
This is seriously the coolest thing ever!!!!
@shibbleswentworth 2 жыл бұрын
nice to see the ups and downs of making and knowing that with every project you learn something new.
@p-thor 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this. Please let me life my woodworkerheart vicariously through you. Also your uncle is sporting a nice kano there.
@MovieMike1969 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@witcheater 2 жыл бұрын
Born in a hospital in Cleveland Heights I am told per hospital and State recordings, then as a babe was transported to Brunswick (which I would equate to Oregon once that era (1950-ish) got too crowded and impossible... anti-Catholic issues I am told). The land of Ohio was and (upon a recent revisit) is great, but for the revisit reminded me of why I left... most of the people... argh... (a bunch of high school level bigots with varying levels of income which they somehow think differentiates them from others). That being that... you, lady, are inspiring me. I was just going to sell (for living alone and being unattached) this current residence but now, for you being you and sharing your you via KZfaq, am now looking at turning this abode into a place of creativity and experimentation. Keep up the good work (soon to be?) woman, but a great human person (so far) none-the-less... hahahahahaha.
@DavideEreno 4 жыл бұрын
very cool project, I like the touch of the fake tension cables on the top part. Good job!!
@TheMrRognvald 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing, you have a real talent with woodwork and resin.
@mikea683 4 жыл бұрын
Stunning! I love how delicate it looks with the curves! Nice work!
@hihogandalfaway 3 жыл бұрын
Kudos for fixing the broken 'leg' (I probably would have just made a new one) but that was very inventive
@Spudeszledesky 2 жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@alexoconnor68 4 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see how something like that comes together!! I really enjoyed seeing the progress as well as the insane results
@G58 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kiritodragneele.6756 2 жыл бұрын
That table is amazing 😍. I know I'm late to the party on watching your videos. I enjoy watching them and watching all the work put into everything. Keep up the great work. Have to say you are very fun and beautiful. Your uncle is funny as well
@allenapplewhite 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 3 жыл бұрын
I love this table. There are a lot of things to consider when making something like this and yours came out great!
@RedHeadGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@lapith07 3 жыл бұрын
This, plus hands going directly over the table router bit. One slip and yikes.
@damianduran6480 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@eric1393 4 жыл бұрын
The fiberglass in epoxy technique to stabilize the D rings is super cool!
@xylafoxlin 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was a whim decision hehe
@videotheclips 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful workmanship. A true pleasure to watch.
@sjenkins1057 2 жыл бұрын
I know I am late to the party, just found your channel. At first I thought this was not a Xyla project, but then there was fiberglass, and things were back to normal :-)
@JMWexperience 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice build. First time I saw and figured out how these tables work. Good job!
@williamconrad1087 3 жыл бұрын
You really turned the tables on this one!
@sandyhagen9155 4 жыл бұрын
That table is absolutely brilliant Xyla! Loved watching this build. 😊🏴
@LymanPhillips 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a lot of epoxy! Love the table top.
@stephen3073 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@Spudeszledesky 2 жыл бұрын
That is truly gorgeous!
@snappertrx 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ironbomb6753 2 жыл бұрын
Your Uncle Peter looks like a wonderful madman❤👍🤣 awesome fellow😎
@Zogg1281 4 жыл бұрын
That is definitly the coolest Tensegrity table I've seen!!! I love it 👍
@bradmaas6875 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning.
@brianhartfield8385 4 жыл бұрын
Tons of work and an amazing outcome! Bravo!!
@stevethemajesticdragon9075 3 жыл бұрын
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
@florisbackx1744 4 жыл бұрын
That's an amazing achievement to do all by your self and the perseverance after the whole collapsing is admirable. You rock!
@ErwinPommel 3 жыл бұрын
Is her uncle a joke to you?
@BlackBeardOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. You have such a fun and loving family!
@aphalunj 3 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@jonchicoine 2 жыл бұрын
It took me a while of looking at it to figure out how it was even possible … what a cool idea
@Jamie-lw5sy 3 жыл бұрын
Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious!!!! Yes I'm a simp, but I'm totally in love!!!!!😍
@devolutionist9008 3 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@williamhershey9713 7 ай бұрын
Wow, Xyla! That is amazing!
@davebauerart 4 жыл бұрын
I love the design, the epoxy and the curves really work well with the "floating" base.
@xylafoxlin 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AlanTherby 4 жыл бұрын
Fallin' in love every time I watch a video of yours. Table looks great.
@servicecontructiondesingas3054 4 жыл бұрын
What a joy to see so much creativity and encouragement in a video this super
@gregglockhart9551 3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful piece of ash!
@samaker4 4 жыл бұрын
I love the finish you get on the top. Good job
@FredMcIntyre 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work Xyla, it turned out great! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻
@CountDoucheula 3 жыл бұрын
Uncle Pete seems like a madlad
@JoeMakes 4 жыл бұрын
Such a good repair idea! Never too late to join the tensegrity party!
@rogerdrum5936 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning piece!!!!
@chrisdavison6678 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a couple of people on here tackle this project but this is the first one I've save and thought was beautiful
@AMERICANPATRIOT1945 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@huntermark1160 4 жыл бұрын
You persevered through all the accidents and ended up with a great piece!! Well done
@TheSwiftMagician Жыл бұрын
I’ve looked all over for tensegrity structure. Yours is the most beautiful I’ve found. Good job! I wish I had all those tools to make my own!
@pkrull891 3 жыл бұрын
Refined design, well implemented, I'm thrilled.
@davidtierney4875 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you should be so proud of yourself, the table is amazing 👏
@hhmking6852 2 жыл бұрын
that's great perseverance along with blood, sweat and cussing. outstanding 😀 example of how to with invaluable assists from uncle.
@ryangarrity4544 4 жыл бұрын
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 President RS DREAM BUILDERS "Building Your Dreams" Huntington Beach, California
@besteverclips7593 4 жыл бұрын
Quite an incredible build!! I’ve built a couple of these and they are more tricky then they look. I love your design and final outcome!!
@tofush0e 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely love your projects and the work you post!
@manuelcilia391 3 жыл бұрын
as an old engineer you make me laugh and give me hope for the future
@jasperhood9330 3 жыл бұрын
You should totally see if you can reach out to Physics Girl. That would be an awesome collaboration.
@gbirtz 3 жыл бұрын
I was actually about to suggest (on her rocket video) that she partner with PeterSripol
@denniso8049 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Great idea. That could bring more exposure to the channel and more subscriber too.
@RichardFredrickson Жыл бұрын
I like the cut away to science knowledge then back to building.
@dopeymark 3 жыл бұрын
You are my new favorite KZfaq channel. I love the same stuff that you are into and your presentations are full of energy and pretty great.
@lookin4ward1 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful job
@stevesloan6775 4 жыл бұрын
Best one I’ve seen. Love your improvisation skills with the carbon. It’s probably the strongest leg. 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀😎
@daviddavidaycock9328 3 жыл бұрын
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
Positive couple. Позитивная парочка.
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