Impossible ONE String Floating Table

I really wanted to try and build a one string tensegrity table and I am pleased that it worked so well. watching these pieces defy what the logical brain says should work is pretty cool and well worth the build. Having a floating table around the office will be lots of fun
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[@imzardoz]

I was so glad to see you get the surgery, and come back so well. Then I had my own life threatening problem, and it only makes me so much more happy to see you doing what makes you happy, realizing what some of us have gone through.Thanks for all you have done over the years here Izzy!

[@cwebblocksmith]

Hang in there man!!!

[@sasquatch-7634]

You and guys like you doing what you do would make a great tv show. Wish I had one tenth of your talent.

[@alain1964able]

Izzy, it is always a pleasure to see the work you do. I love trying these projects. THANK YOU for what you do.

[@brianknowles7130]

Think it goes to show that between you and Jimmy D nothing is beyond your skills. Enjoyed watching. Thks.

[@MarcSundermeyer]

Some years ago I found an image online where they used metal strips that had a string knotted through them to create that tower. I could never figure out how to build one to prove it would work because it required the strips to be under tension in just the right way with knots on each string. Your method with the wood and the side screws is a far superior design and accomplishes the same thing. Awesome project.

[@johnwalton5528]

I AM SO HAPPY TO C U R KEEPING BUSY DO NOT LET THIS STOP OR SLOW U DOWN STILL PRAYING FOR U SIR

[@Mr.Mister67]

When I was young I used to stay away from fads because I didn't want to be a sheep but I think back on how I was missing out on discovering something neat that ultimately would have brought me closer to my class mates. If you want to build it then build it! Don't create if it's only because your being pressured to though!!!

[@hueyiroquois3839]

You're obviously too young to remember pet rocks.

[@CVM222VOLT]

Amazed by people that have wood working talent like this..

[@ikocheratcr]

Even thou you mention you were keen to do what other (trend) are doing, you made it completely different. All the tensegrity object youtube recommends, are of the multiple threads/chains one. Yours is thinking out of the box, kudos. Really like it.

[@ladykenja2700]

- Nice idea. The rope/cord could have been stiffened with "crafter's fabric stiffener" used to make stiff transparent pieces for Halloween costumes. It stays stiff for years. Cool idea for a table. Thanx 4 sharing.

[@IAmKyleBrown]

As always, the mind of Izzy is AMAZING! I'm inspired to try this out, to make some trellis type structures for plants to climb up!

[@GrayRaceCat]

I like the Trellis idea, if you don't mind I'm going to borrow it!

[@SuperJamster1]

I've never seen this before, and it took a minute for my brain to wrap around the physics involved. Now just have some recessed cup holders on that baby. Nice work, and glad to see the color in your face coming back.

[@leonardocarvajaldoreste2838]

Usted es un gran Ingeniero. Lo felicito. Saludos desde Caracas, Venezuela

[@bigbadjohn10]

The one with the crescents would make a cool feature light!

[@projectqueen610]

That did look fun.. I like how you are an out of the box thinker.

[@phillipjones3342]

Well done izzy pretty wicked

[@A.Mere.Creator]

Looks great Izzy!

[@greended1019]

Оригинальная работа. Надо тоже попробовать.

[@dogwoodtales]

The whole concept of these floating tables just blows my mind but a single string? Just ... bang ... mind gone. Nicely done!

[@Ariesphoenix1]

Nice job!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You're a mad genius, I love it.

[@carybrown3192]

Theres definitely some badassery going on in that shop!

[@carlospamphil9434]

Bien ingenioso esas piezas en carpintería gracias

[@sanjaysami4315]

This man is unique. There’s always something that he does that pushes a concept forward. Great video !

[@alicerose5614]

This already existed

[@theintelligentcarpenter9407]

Seriously dude, you're a beast. Hands down, thumbs up, beast.

[@mikesharkey2010]

Possible small variation on the chair - run the rope up through the center of seat, then coil it, creating anything of a cushion.

[@johnulibarri5632]

I understand the theory but seeing it produced makes my head hurt 😜👍 Awesome execution thanks‼️

[@randomgrinn]

Drives me nuts that this is so hyped. Something that takes 3 seconds to figure out can't be called, "impossible". I like your version though, good job.

[@alicerose5614]

Right? It's super intuitive.

[@manuelromerobarroso7965]

Me ha gustado mucho,Tienes un gran ingenio. Saludos

[@makermark67]

Glad you jumped over to a "trendy" one just to put your twist on it.... great project and cool as crap. Keep it up!

[@AR.K.051]

You are a wood Artist........excellent experiment.... 👍

[@cwebblocksmith]

So awesome Izzy.

[@stevejez]

Izzy, how about using a pair of collets in the top connection, they could be as long as the thickness of the top plate, or even a little more. They would grip the entire circumference of the rope & pull tighter the more pressure that's applied by the tension. It would be a fit once though & no chance of taking it apart to paint or finish it. I know you could make them. Keep well from the UK.

[@Uniquettt]

brilliant designs I think sooner or later there is going to be a Tensegrity world wide challenge with a financial prize for motivation

[@alexmorantes3198]

Gracias por las ideas, muy ingenioso.

[@garmbeliblis]

So good to see you having fun and sharing it with us, Godspeed Izzy.

[@martyclack8782]

Great job Izzy

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Wow, that is super awesome. Izzy blows doors with stuff like this. I knew the bag of cement wasn't gonna fly at all but, totally Kool. I love watching this channel. The content here is always relevant and really inspiring. Jim

[@ericosechinifilho4091]

Mágico não existe. Mas pessoas super talentosas como vc sim👏👏👏👏👏 Que belo trabalho 👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷 🇧🇷

[@АлександрДьячков-э7т]

Классный дядька, весёлый и рукастый! Жалко, что у меня руки растут не как у него из плеч. Удачи в жизни и никогда не унывать! Привет из России!

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Thought about how much weight the table will (theoretically) support: Is it equal to the upforce applied by Brad when the table was assembled?

[@wasimsaleem961]

VERY GOOD CONCEPT AND NICE TO SEE. THUMBS UP 👍.

[@samuelcruz9258]

Nice work . Specialy on the table. I din't espect to hold that . Using a fishing string for big fish it will be great .

[@toysoldier46552]

I'm glad to see you taking my advice and taking it slowly brother. Back issues can be very devastating which I know from experience. I threw my back out yet again today so yeah, seeing you in that chair again reminded me that I'm still fortunate enough not to need one yet, key word is yet. Keep the awesomeness coming and we'll see you in the next one :)

[@upwoodart]

Super good work sir

[@Rickmakes]

That is an awesome design! Have you considered building one with a steel cable instead of rope? It seems like you could get more consistent tension.

[@bigdon1a1]

Nice job

[@williamellis8993]

That's really neat, Izzy. I hadn't heard of this before but it's a really interesting concept. Stay well and keep healing. Bill

[@MrGrombie]

When the idea is cool, why not? I appreciate you taking your own approach to it though

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Nice extension of the technology!

[@caderbavahsiddicl6414]

Excellent brother s.... Thank lots for sharing......

[@castherman396]

Muy buena la idea.... pero calcule el centro de masa y debe funcionar. Lo felicito

[@davidurdahl6656]

As Evan and Katelyn would say, I think thats more tensegrity adjacent... lol cool stuff izzy.

[@mute8s]

I've been watching a lot of tensegrity videos recently and not only is it cool to see you do one but I really like your change to the design. I won't be one of the guys who says "You should have done it this way". That being said I am going to say "When I build mine with your design I'll use countersunk screws and wood plugs to make the screws disappear. Great idea though! Thanks!

[@MCsCreations]

Izzy, I'm just starting to watch, but I have to say: I LOVE that music you've been using in your videos! It transports me to The Mask movie! 😂

[@clivewsm]

I love it too, sounds like Caro Emerald to me.

[@GrayRaceCat]

@MC"s Creations, According to SHAZAM it's 1) "Rock This Joint" (Original Mix) Yanivi Feat. Bella Potchy 2) "Nu Island" DayFox

[@MCsCreations]

@@GrayRaceCat Nice! Thanks! 😃

[@pitviper6652]

Utilizing that first design and getting a little tricky with the screws. You could run wire through there and make a lamp too.

[@bobtaiy2910]

Thank you very much Mr Izzy

[@oojagapivy]

I had a vague thought whether this could be done. Izzy comes along and says "hold my drink".

[@dadzilla13]

He says hold my drink and watch this. It will be cool 😎

[@SteveC38]

Fancy seein' you here Brother...

[@prasadvn524]

Lovely

[@Прохоровъ]

For some reason, just looking at the beard of the narrator, I decided to watch the video))) And I was not mistaken! Like!

[@octane_rl4659]

Awesome! On my way to buy materials!

[@Rottingflare]

had to like and subscribe for the unique implimentation of a tensegrity table

[@xxrgxxcasco]

Man, this is gold!!! Engineering at it's finest!

[@MrHawkeyegamer]

Thats crazy nuts stuff. I need a lie down. Sweet work

[@Just_Mike27]

Izzy... 1 part woodworker and 1 part magician.

[@buzzsah]

Fun, and worked. Hope you start to feel better.

[@normanacree1635]

On a smaller scale, could your use only one screw instead of two? Also, I dont have the tools for the rounded 'C' shape but could make straight sided 'Cs'. Any reason that wouldn't work?

[@yolandalatouche3192]

It's so beautiful .i like that

[@bernhardtammen4463]

Super Video Dankeschön fürs Zeigen

[@jamesallen6007]

You are brilliant. Many thanks.🇬🇧👍

[@mxcollin95]

Way better than everyone else’s.

[@MasterMindmars]

For the second proof you should use a steel wire. No matter. With the table is very good. And the first sculpture will be a good example for more art ideas.

[@the250mikec]

Looked like fun. You rock👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Roydansch]

Inspiring! Thank you very much! Greetings from Germany! Good Job!

[@jasonbailey9139]

Yep, my momma always taught me to like, comment, and subscribe. Cool table!

[@rogeria-p8t]

For the table, how about if you do in a tripod fashion? Tripod to base and three arms going up to the top? Would it be more stable?

[@robinsonkaspar3395]

Would that be a very cool stool? Seems like the suspension would make for soft seating. Maybe use a cable instead of a string. And maybe not a bar stool - as you tipple it might topple.

[@Mmmmmmmmmmdamgoodmix]

A glass globe would be cool or even antique glass insulators.

[@mgeez6147]

Not sure what to think, but this is interesting shape. Is there any special functionality?

[@dustydave9347]

Very cool 👍👍

[@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481]

Hello👋🙋‍♂️ there.. Amazing and very interesting project.. Super👍 like👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing sure great ideas.. Do keep posting👍 Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes✨✨✨ The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨‍🏭

[@riccardo27able]

That's incredible!

[@adamjadeja1978]

Very good job

[@clayanderson1239]

Wow amazing just a single strength awesome.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Man I wish I was there with you in the shop. This was just fun to watch...

[@davidharrison3486]

Izzy i thought that was brilliant build loved it

[@deniserettedal2387]

I'm loving all of these! Your builds are great and your music choices make me happy!

[@dhm7815]

I can't believe what I just saw. Thank you.

[@rpgwoodworking5489]

Love it! Man I want to try’

[@romanticcrafter]

Very clever... This showed the copycats, that thinking and being original tops all. Good job.

[@DannyDangerOz]

Great work as always. I'm glad you decided to do it because as usual, you approached it in your own unique way. Hope you're on the mend and you and your family are staying safe during these trying times.

[@JMaahs23]

Now that was cool! I wonder if you could make the upper connection secure enough if it would make a good desk stool. It seemed it might be somewhat comfortable and move with you.

[@09conrado]

Steel cable and professional tensioners and that makes a really good flexible chair

[@bryancomeaux4961]

imposable hm without those woooden pieces would the string stand up straight?

[@KenJones1961]

I didn't read all of the comments, but can I make a suggestion? Could you get it more stable if you solidly attach the rope top and bottom with the two middle pieces loose? Then jack the two discs apart as much as the fasteners can hold. Then tighten the middle pieces. I'm thinking you'd get a more taut rope and a more stable table.

[@duncanmcharg]

Great stuff Izzy :) Flip the table up the other way without fixing the cord; looks like it'll work fine. All the Best.

[@elementalblaze79]

If you're uncomfortable when doing stuff, it'll show! So run that fan to stay cool, I fully know the feeling!

[@davebauerart]

So cool! Not matter what you innovate!

[@Stan630]

I didn't think for a second the first sculpture piece would work but that's more impressive to me than the table but it's cool to

[@morgan79347]

You use the Baltic plywood good stuff.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

You could use some clear, heavy fishing line and it would look better, like it is floating in mid air.

[@philipmalcolm7440]

The first one would make an awesome lamp