Impossible ONE String Floating Table

[@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!!!

[@alain1964able]

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

[@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.

[@CVM222VOLT]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@brianknowles7130]

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

[@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

[@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

[@elementalblaze79]

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

[@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.

[@bigbadjohn10]

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

[@dogwoodtales]

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

[@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!

[@sanjaysami4315]

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

[@alicerose5614]

This already existed

[@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.

[@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.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You're a mad genius, I love it.

[@leonardocarvajaldoreste2838]

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

[@johnulibarri5632]

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

[@carybrown3192]

Theres definitely some badassery going on in that shop!

[@mikesharkey2010]

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

[@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.

[@projectqueen610]

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

[@ericosechinifilho4091]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@A.Mere.Creator]

Looks great Izzy!

[@Uniquettt]

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

[@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.

[@xxrgxxcasco]

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

[@phillipjones3342]

Well done izzy pretty wicked

[@Ariesphoenix1]

Nice job!

[@Just_Mike27]

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

[@MrGrombie]

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

[@pipsqueakking7263]

This is one of those thing that understand how it works but you forget then remember again.

[@doubledarefan]

Getting in on the latest fad is cool as long as, and only as long as, you put your own twist on it.

[@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.

[@dhm7815]

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

[@garmbeliblis]

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

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Nice extension of the technology!

[@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!

[@theintelligentcarpenter9407]

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

[@buzzsah]

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

[@davidurdahl6656]

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

[@manuelromerobarroso7965]

Me ha gustado mucho,Tienes un gran ingenio. Saludos

[@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!

[@philipmalcolm7440]

The first one would make an awesome lamp

[@AR.K.051]

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

[@upwoodart]

Super good work sir

[@jasonbailey9139]

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

[@mxcollin95]

Way better than everyone else’s.

[@Roydansch]

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

[@pitviper6652]

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

[@MrHawkeyegamer]

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

[@RennieAsh]

I feel like you could make one that looks just as cool but is more stable using a thin but quality steel rod. Polish it up so it reflects and disappears a bit more :)

[@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 .

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

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

[@duncanmcharg]

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

[@martyclack8782]

Great job Izzy

[@romanticcrafter]

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

[@LonghornWorkshop]

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

[@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 :)

[@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?

[@Rottingflare]

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

[@Прохоровъ]

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

[@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! 😃

[@katzmatt2]

you should use the single string C setup you have in the background, but with some cable, and make it a REALLY sick floor lamp!

[@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

[@bigdon1a1]

Nice job

[@jimstewart1044]

That could make a really cool looking stool!

[@davebauerart]

So cool! Not matter what you innovate!

[@horatioswrld]

Wow. Just gorgeous. Still unsure how this works but it’s amazing. Hope your doing ok

[@davidharrison3486]

Izzy i thought that was brilliant build loved it

[@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

[@stanleyshostak2737]

That’s cool. This is going around right now, but yours is the only one I watched.

[@cwebblocksmith]

So awesome Izzy.

[@wasimsaleem961]

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

[@rpgwoodworking5489]

Love it! Man I want to try’

[@bernhardtammen4463]

Super Video Dankeschön fürs Zeigen

[@Ferndalien]

While this was merely a feasibility study, you could replace the string with electric cable, put a light bulb at the top and make a lamp out of it. Just take care what kind of screws you use to clamp the cable so you don't puncture the insulation.

[@carldavis919]

Damn I just said the same thing. Maybe inlay some wire clamps.

[@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.

[@jamesallen6007]

You are brilliant. Many thanks.🇬🇧👍

[@normanacree1635]

Run 3 ropes equidistance from each other around the perimeter of the top down to the base of the table. That will stabilize the entire table. It it tries to tip one way, the 2 ropes on the opposite side will not stretch to allow it to fall over. This will also allow you to put more structures in between, somewhat like the first one you made at the beginning. TENSEGRITY RULES.

[@greended1019]

Оригинальная работа. Надо тоже попробовать.

[@randygebhart6560]

I wonder if the most bottom string was pulled really tight during assembly, would it offer more stability..?

[@satibel]

the more you stretch the string, the more it would resist stretching, so the more stable it would be.

[@KeithOlson]

Table, heck; that's an awesome *STOOL!*

[@recless8667]

I'm not sure why you used fasteners at all for this build, but hey I guess it works. Personally I'd do knots and some kind of pass-through nipple/washer arrangement so I could tension the knots by backing out the nipple against the knots; I'm sure that would damage the rope a hell of a lot less than passing a fastener through the fibers.

[@AvidCNC]

Go Izzy Go!

[@caderbavahsiddicl6414]

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

[@jeffcarr392]

If you did any sort of follow up on this, with even more of an Izzy twist, I'm sure it would be fantastic.

[@vancelee8146]

You beat me to it! Knew it would work.

[@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.

[@riccardo27able]

That's incredible!

[@yolandalatouche3192]

It's so beautiful .i like that

[@Mmmmmmmmmmdamgoodmix]

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

[@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

[@dustydave9347]

Very cool 👍👍

[@greenwoodorganics4681]

I think you could use a chain link between each section instead of a string running throughout, maybe it would be a bit more stable and definitely more strong.

[@lepayen]

That table would make a great stool with the rope tighter. It would also look good on top of the ladder structure.