Making a Floating Table

[@xylafoxlin]

If you watch to the veeeeery end there may or may not be a special guest after the titlecard screen! ;)

[@AthAthanasius]

I think both of the guests were all "WTF is this wizardry? Nope!".

[@tomramoncummings3453]

@@AthAthanasius table is beautiful... but you, you are a piece of art!!! Gorgeous!

[@Weird600]

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]

KITTY!! Nice job though! Must have been heartbreaking when that one piece broke, but its great that you fixed it! :)

[@s3ctumsempra]

😻

[@spandanbhattacharya5030]

Well the Veritasium bet found me a great new channel to watch, NICE. The Table is epic!

[@royalty_the1892]

Same

[@ericchevrier6670]

Same here. It feels like this channel is headed for 1M subscribers.

[@compphysgeek]

I just wonder why youtube didn't recommend this channel earlier?

[@static2430]

Ditto. She's smart, talented, energetic, kind, and drop dead beautiful!

[@justaguy1576]

Me too! Never heard of either before, but I saw the bet and found my way here and subscribed!

[@seeingdragons4319]

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!

[@McrSaul1212]

I'm from Oaxaca Mexico, and I'm learning English thanks your videos. I❤️u too much.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

That came out amazing! You nailed it!

[@xylafoxlin]

What a compliment coming from you!! Thank you!!! This is what all that thickset was for :)

[@SianaGearz]

You surely mean: epoxied it.

[@SEZ66]

@@xylafoxlin I. I p

[@webgpu]

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)

[@johnaeliason]

Honestly, in all my woodworking videos I've watched with Steam bending, I've never once learned HOW it works, thank you! Great explanation!

[@RaviAC90]

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]

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]

waiting for Simone and Her to Collab....she is also good a showing when her wiring goes wrong...

[@dutchik5107]

@@Butterflier00 tbh. She gives me reall diana vibes for some reason. Same facial expressions? But yes simone

[@captainven9686]

"That cannot be fixed." "So what did I do? I fixed it." Such a fantastic attitude. Incredible!

[@zenmark42]

and her answer was carbon fiber tape like some sort of futuristic macguyver

[@Hans-gb4mv]

@@zenmark42 when duct tape isn't good enough anymore

[@DavidCowie2022]

I was expecting her to say "So I just made another one."

[@dragoncarver287]

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]

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.

[@TheTmwagner77]

Love the enthusiasm in your eyes. Always amazing to see someone truly enthusiastic about what they are doing.

[@garylazo7311]

What a breath of fresh air I just discovered you and Im so impressed there is hope for humanity

[@Spudeszledesky]

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. ❤

[@stu3775]

I love smart, creative and kind women.

[@floundergearjam]

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.

[@shibbleswentworth]

nice to see the ups and downs of making and knowing that with every project you learn something new.

[@dougidoug]

Looks fantastic. Good job in fixing it and not letting people tell you that it can’t be done

[@Roberto-fz4jm]

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.

[@stephenleader8065]

you can learn more from failures than success - Samuel Smiles. Great job and great comeback.

[@D0nk3yzz]

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!!

[@papaquonis]

Can't wait for the IKEA version, Grävity.

[@abz124816]

:) :)

[@saschma3543]

Good one 🤣👍

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

'Tyngdkraft'😉

[@alexhulea2735]

Why not? Ikea furniture has more hard-to-pronounce product names already

[@EMShorts8]

You will be missing the cables.

[@tompw3141]

"I gave myself 30 seconds to curse loudly" This is a vital part of any creative process.

[@glasslinger]

You can of course concatenate multiple 30 second segments to let out the true feelings of disgust and frustration!

[@SapioiT]

@@glasslinger Which makes the moment when you finished the project that much more satisfying.

[@jbrenth0079]

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.

[@andymachala999]

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.

[@rossthoma4152]

YAY!! You fixed what couldn't be fixed... just like all those Roombas!! Ah! Perseverance!!!!

[@randomsandwichian]

What an awewome uncle, he just exudes that model vibe lmao

[@hellohogo]

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]

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.

[@JamesDittoOG]

Gotta be the best and coolest family I've ever seen.

[@hhmking6852]

that's great perseverance along with blood, sweat and cussing. outstanding 😀 example of how to with invaluable assists from uncle.

[@daviddavidaycock9328]

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

[@DavideEreno]

very cool project, I like the touch of the fake tension cables on the top part. Good job!!

[@G58]

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.

[@allenapplewhite]

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!

[@p-thor]

Loved this. Please let me life my woodworkerheart vicariously through you. Also your uncle is sporting a nice kano there.

[@Jamie-lw5sy]

Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious!!!! Yes I'm a simp, but I'm totally in love!!!!!😍

[@witcheater]

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 KZbin, 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.

[@xysix2548]

That is absolutely magnificent! I really like how you use the cables to balance the tensile forces to hold the table-top in suspension.

[@hihogandalfaway]

Kudos for fixing the broken 'leg' (I probably would have just made a new one) but that was very inventive

[@danieltroger]

I've never seen an epoxy table, that's even cooler than the tensegrity

[@TheMrRognvald]

Amazing, you have a real talent with woodwork and resin.

[@megyumiyoshi1062]

OMG I'm super hype about this channel, it's always nice having more makers here in YT. That table is GORGEOUS

[@doubleoddbs4357]

That’s a lot of work ! Great fix too ! Beautiful table !! I hope you make a ton of $$ with your talent ! You have as much talent as any professional finish carpenters ! You have it all !

[@MovieMike1969]

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.

[@jonchicoine]

It took me a while of looking at it to figure out how it was even possible … what a cool idea

[@chrisdavison6678]

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

[@devolutionist9008]

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 👍

[@TONYCOOLEY100]

Glad to see you using the organic vapor respirator with the epoxy. You might mention this to your audience in case some do not realize this requirement. Very informative video.

[@JMWexperience]

Very nice build. First time I saw and figured out how these tables work. Good job!

[@markcarey5673]

I am a charter member of your channel and have enjoyed your journey very much. Keep up the excellent work!

[@demersus]

I've loved this style of table forever, your take on it is so perfect. It came out absolutely gorgeous!!

[@servicecontructiondesingas3054]

What a joy to see so much creativity and encouragement in a video this super

[@ironbomb6753]

Your Uncle Peter looks like a wonderful madman❤👍🤣 awesome fellow😎

[@AMERICANPATRIOT1945]

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.

[@LymanPhillips]

Wow that's a lot of epoxy! Love the table top.

[@charlesballard5251]

I was looking at the table when finished and it took me a second to figure out how the top was staying up!!!!! Great job!!!! And this can safely be sent via U.S. post.

[@brianh.000]

Wow. It turned out simply beautiful. So sad when it broke, but I checked the remaining video time... "Hmmmm. That might be enough to fix it!". So happy you didn't give up!

[@RichardFredrickson]

I like the cut away to science knowledge then back to building.

[@tracyalan7201]

Very nice creative work. You and your uncle make quite a pair of builders.

[@timschaller]

I had to pause and subscribe when you pulled out the MAKE: to explain wood composition and steam bending. Kudos for good props. :)

[@danceonyourtoes]

that's when i clicked subscribe too!

[@kiritodragneele.6756]

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

[@xxrgxxcasco]

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.

[@TheSwiftMagician]

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!

[@dopeymark]

You are my new favorite KZbin channel. I love the same stuff that you are into and your presentations are full of energy and pretty great.

[@tryscience]

Well done, Xyla! I like how you use a heat gun to get rid of the air bubbles just as I do. Much more convenient than a torch.

[@Eldormen]

I have commented this before but don't think it hurts to be said again. you are so infectious with your love of making it really make me smile

[@Uniquettt]

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........................

[@eric1393]

The fiberglass in epoxy technique to stabilize the D rings is super cool!

[@xylafoxlin]

Thank you! It was a whim decision hehe

[@jianshen2223]

Thats the classiest tensegrity table i've seen

[@aphalunj]

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. :)

[@fonwoolridge]

Brilliant build! Mistakes and all - bravo!.... Hmmm got me tempted to make one as well....

[@damianduran6480]

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.

[@videotheclips]

Wonderful workmanship. A true pleasure to watch.

[@williamconrad1087]

You really turned the tables on this one!

[@SmokeandLights]

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 KZbin right now!

[@McTroyd]

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. 😁

[@snappertrx]

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!

[@gregglockhart9551]

Such a beautiful piece of ash!

[@ryangarrity4544]

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

[@realburn6845]

That's art and engineering combined. Nice :-)

[@ewaldikemann4142]

I've seen the 3D printed models. But your interpretation is amazing. Thumbs UP!

[@BlackBeardOutdoors]

Beautiful work. You have such a fun and loving family!

[@huntermark1160]

You persevered through all the accidents and ended up with a great piece!! Well done

[@mikea683]

Stunning! I love how delicate it looks with the curves! Nice work!

[@sjenkins1057]

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 :-)

[@williamhershey9713]

Wow, Xyla! That is amazing!

[@bradmaas6875]

Absolutely stunning.

[@etaknar]

You opened with the perkiest jump scare ever on this one. Got both me and my partner.

[@ardemus]

Awesome look. I like the idea of adding carbon fiber to both pieces before you assemble them into the Y shaped legs. It would be a cool look and add a lot of strength. So there would be a line of black running down the middle then lining the inside of both Ys.

[@samaker4]

I love the finish you get on the top. Good job

[@Zogg1281]

That is definitly the coolest Tensegrity table I've seen!!! I love it 👍

[@fpham8004]

SUper impressed, and the bottom of the table is piano gorgeous.

[@JoeMakes]

Such a good repair idea! Never too late to join the tensegrity party!

[@manuelcilia391]

as an old engineer you make me laugh and give me hope for the future

[@TheJoergenDK]

That bit where you do various things while staring into the camera is seriously funny!

[@sandyhagen9155]

That table is absolutely brilliant Xyla! Loved watching this build. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@j-rod9724]

Xyla you have a great uncle ,,,, awesome table!!!!

[@jasperhood9330]

You should totally see if you can reach out to Physics Girl. That would be an awesome collaboration.

[@gbirtz]

I was actually about to suggest (on her rocket video) that she partner with PeterSripol

[@denniso8049]

Hey! Great idea. That could bring more exposure to the channel and more subscriber too.

[@RedHeadGuitar]

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]

This, plus hands going directly over the table router bit. One slip and yikes.