Making a Tensegrity Table that Actually works!

[@headrobotics]

Springiness of previous designs could be credited to the strings and reduced with cables that had less give. So they could work with the right materials and tensioning.

[@thingswelike]

That's what I thought too - that thin rope was likely to be quite stretchy.

[@oscarrosengren3704]

Same thought!

[@Millerwave]

Exactly! He should build the cool non-touching one using cable. If the legs themselves don't bend and the cable doesn't stretch it should work.

[@ItsRenderInnit]

They still wobble, I’ve seen them made of steel cable and chain as well.

[@Millerwave]

@@ItsRenderInnit Bummer! I wonder what gives?

[@earlye]

Pretty sure that once the dowels are touching, it's no longer tensegrity. In particular, the dowels are now bending members. Not to say the design isn't cool - it definitely is; I think it's just more appropriately classified as a reciprocal frame than tensegrity.

[@ilikewaffles3689]

True. This is clickbait.

[@AfroNinja720]

I mean look at the thumbnail, he edited out the wires

[@earlye]

I don't think it's "clickbait" per se. I think the structure is simply mis-classified. Click bait would be: "You won't BELIEVE how this ONE WEIRD TRICK made Tensegrity Table ACTUALLY WORK!"

[@fredericapanon207]

I suspect that if @Alexandre Chappel had put the brass channels closer to the ends of the wooden members, he would have been able to keep the wood legs separated for a true integrity table.

[@batagnam]

I did my master thesis on tensegrity and sir, you are correct ! Furthermore, the glass is a rigid object joining other rigid object so even if the dowels were separated, still not complete tensegrity :) Still nice table !

[@lucacorallocaro4287]

I've been working in a school project for about a month now, and you may not believe it but one of my proposals was this exact table but just with 3 legs. Fortunately I didn't end up choosing that path because 16 hours ago someone did it first so I cant do it any more for my project. What a coincidence men. By the way now I'm working on a big table that follows the tensegrity principles I it's turning out pretty cool , so I hope the same coincidence doesn't happen again. This ended up being a really long comment. I've been watching your videos for years now and I still love them as much as the first day.

[@vetexio4439]

This original structure will probably make a cool chair leg. I'll love a springy chair haha

[@lazarjovic9948]

Definitely agreed on some sort of chair variation, I think a springy chair would be really comfy to sit in!

[@invitrace9185]

Honestly I'm making one for my 3D printer - springy means the sound from the printer wont piss off my downstairs neighbors as much

[@lazarjovic9948]

@@invitrace9185 for a 3d printer, you should look into adding a concrete slab under the printer, see the KZbin channel CNC kitchen for that video and explainer

[@achappel]

That's a great idea!

[@smashyrashy]

@@lazarjovic9948 why?

[@RonakDhakan]

The 3-legged-stringy-springy-table would have been cool.

[@RonakDhakan]

And considering that wires would not stretch as much as the string, it could have been a lot sturdier than we think.

[@DanteYewToob]

It would make a good chair probably. Something you can gently bounce in while you think, like a full body fidget. I do that all the time in my computer chair, but I'm light so it's really hard to push down... lol

[@snowpaw360]

Seen it attempted but it wobbled like crazy, i think it was Kazmoses that did it.

[@loopinnerthe]

Super cool build. I have seen so many tensegrity wobbly builds, this is a proper table that you can put coffee on without having to suffer continuous anxiety.

[@lilypower]

Didn't see it amongst the comments, put marks on the string where one side of the leg should be, then you can tighten the string as you pull it through the leg and all the legs have exactly the same distance from each other. 🙂 Great build and awesome content as usual!

[@Mr2at]

That is the cleverest thing i've seen made on this channel. Bravo

[@sebastianolsson9063]

I LOVE the fact that you also watch James Bruton!

[@trevsweb]

one of the most underrated creative channels on youtube. just does his thing and loves what he does.

[@ebikehacker]

I LIKED THAT TO THE ROBOT DOG IS CLASS

[@Stephen7475]

nice design and well done, for and all out anti-tensegrity table. Every member is in contact with all other members. That explains that slight smile while he was doing this.

[@adrianvallejo3396]

Way cooler than expected, especially with the glass top, helps you actually see the illusion

[@angusgroom1177]

I absolutely love the noise you make, eg at 13:53. So much happiness and excitement at a project coming together!

[@Kiralmao]

18:03 is better

[@Macatho]

The amount of work done... Mind blown.

[@streetballplayer100]

I really like the way you present your ideas with the immediate showing of a prototype! That makes a huge difference! Well done

[@massonmilo5754]

Every time I watch your video makes me feel amazed and also have a nice mood !!! Love your project and laugh !!!

[@joshcosta423]

Probably my favorite project of yours so far

[@Dworshak]

I feel like one aspect of your builds that is missing in each video is some idea of how long it takes. It would be nice if in the description or somewhere you put roughly how much time you spent building whatever it is you're making in the videos. I really enjoy watching what you make, but it always feels like it only takes you one or two days, due to how its edited.

[@nikilragav]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@trygveevensen171]

Haven't thought of that before, but I absolutely agree

[@fredericapanon207]

It would also be nice to provide the time length of the initial design phase. I am sure he spent some time figuring out the dimensions of the legs and the cables. Build iterations are inevitable but that initial design phase isn't instantaneous.

[@Arcticwhir]

Yeah there is a slight illusion, I would bet from design phase to completion...1-2 weeks.

[@Gah_Hofs]

hey I think someone might have told you this already, but the wooden chips sucks up all the oil from the lathe sliding parts, so make sure to keep it well lubed and clean after use! Another awesome project Alex, love your work!

[@flymypg]

While I always enjoy each of Alexandre's builds, this one actually makes me happy! Why? Because, with some simplifications, it is well within BOTH my skillset and my tool set. The first simplification, as I have no lathe, would be to buy hardwood round stock. Next, the top and bottom 3D printed caps could screw flush to the ends or slip over them, eliminating the need for the shoulder. Just cut the stock to length, finish it, and add a few pilot holes on each end. Perhaps use a flared conical section the leg would insert into. So many possibilities! To simplify things further, as I have neither long drill bits nor the ability to drill deep centered holes, would be to replace the locking brass inserts with carriage bolts through the legs (using a 3D printed drill guide) and eyelet nuts, with the eyelet on the inside. Wrap the wire multiple times around each eyelet for some friction to get the right final geometry. Fiddly to adjust, but it should be doable. If getting the bolts right becomes a problem, even simpler would be to use split-ring pipe hangers with eyebolts. Again, many possibilities. The thing is, by changing only the wire length, the same legs may be used for a low coffee table and also for taller matching end-tables with a smaller diameter top. Such versatility! Would need to verify the end-table stability. Yes, this looks to be totally doable, even by me. I'm very happy!

[@901D]

You're designing process is so inspiring and the results are awesome! Well done!

[@jameshanoomansing1442]

brilliant....also love your Bridgeport milling machine.....big respect from Mauritius

[@rajatsawarkar]

thts the level of surety i want in life, love watching you make and print stuff

[@matteo23battini]

Great project, for better stability I think you should set a wooden table on the structure with some weight and then, once the rope is under the maximum tension, tighten the screws. By doing this way you maybe could have managed to use also the other structures

[@marsgizmo]

excellent project Alex! 👏😎

[@steeki2518]

Yoo marsgizmo! Only 3k left to 1 mill

[@kostasdrakakis8386]

Shut up marsgizmo ,your name sucks and your creativity sucks too !!!

[@smashyrashy]

@@kostasdrakakis8386 ikr

[@smashyrashy]

Stfu mars

[@johanbrits426]

Dude! your videos are really awesome. I discovered you a few weeks back and its always entertaining to actually watch your videos from every point of view. the sound, video editing etc. And I will definitely at some point try and build sound panels. need them. I always learn something new as well. Keep it up!

[@DimONMINIpeople]

Awesome use of metal lathe and BP. Love the brass pins

[@FrancoGrimoldi]

You make these things look easy... that's how good you are, thanks!

[@Pacwind31]

Alexandre, you are a madman! I’ll never build it, but loved watching it!!!

[@Th3Puck]

This is the best thing you have made - I would buy it if it was sold in stores (dont have a workshop or the skills to make it) Good Job

[@asalottin]

You're such a skilled person -- congratulations Alex! Amazing work!

[@marcosmagardi]

Really nice project Alex! From Brazil 🇧🇷

[@khenderick]

Nice concept. In a future version, you could create two locking screws in one leg so you can have the wire ends connecting inside a leg

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

This is amazing. Very well thought out. I love how you seamlessly mix materials like wood and 3D printing. Very inspiring.

[@nnrcs95]

insane craftsmanship

[@alexandrealbergaria6224]

this would be an amazing type of camping table since it collapse so easily! Good Job ALEX! awesome skills as always!

[@Abrikosmanden]

That's just beautiful right there!!! If you put it on your webshop, I'll buy one!

[@3rdIsBest]

I made one of these with welded box tube and chains; super sturdy but still very wobbly!

[@eganshepherd8902]

Thanks Alex i learnt 5 things i never knew i needed to know haha

[@woody4431]

Another amazing video. Love the precision that goes into your projects and your enthusiasm.

[@jaredhelder]

Wish I could have a workshop like yours. Great work!

[@griffinvanhorne8695]

Awesome project! I've made that exact same sound when I finally see my project go from CAD to sitting in front of me, haha. Because the end caps beneath the glass are already black plastic, it would be a nice touch to model TPU inserts for them to replace the clear adhesive pads!

[@cranktowncity]

It may seem like a small detail, but the way you measured your brass to part it off on the lathe is fricken smart man. I'll be doing that from here on out, thanks! Great project as always! Keep it up!

[@Drunk-Mosquitos]

Love you designs and how you incorporate so many different types of material in your builds!

[@abdullah-ze4bc]

i hope the cable hold up long term but over all a pretty cool project. nice job!

[@call_john_]

This is a plan to hold the earth together. Good job! AC.

[@KevD333]

you deserve so many more subs. thank you for your content

[@BruceAUlrich]

Really cool concept and iteration!

[@AlphaMachina]

Really awesome camera placement and editing in this one, man! The table is amazing too.

[@vincentguttmann2231]

As always, a pretty nice project! I think it should also be possible to drill holes at the points where the legs touch, put screws through and then seal everything with small wood plugs. I think it would look even better, because it would be hard to see the plugs, and of course there is no wire

[@schmidtroselli]

I'm from Brazil! I love your channel!

[@amx3000]

Very nice concept! And cool inplementation!

[@peterbatch5526]

Amazing Project! You should build an enclosure for the lathe so its easy clean up!

[@JessyRenae]

You are an absolute genius!

[@kougio97]

Very nice design, defently has a place in a modern living room. Btw since the legs are touching, you could ditch the wires all together by putting the brass parts where the legs are touching and screwing them together. After covering the hole you could end up with the clean design of the thumbnail.

[@raffaelesala992]

Great project, very well designed !

[@ToolShow]

What a fantastic design! Thanks Alexandre! Now I need to make a coffee table. :)

[@ΕλληΠετρακη]

You honestly are a genius

[@CharlesBriggsCreated]

Love the design Alex! I wonder if you could add a mother to "roll up" the wire and that would make the table change height! Keep up the great work.

[@Robc509]

Nice, that is a great looking table too!

[@usmanworks2616]

always amazing Alex! greetings from Philippines!

[@everythingnnothingpodcast]

You're a Rockstar. Keep Movin, Keep Movin.

[@SaitoGray]

Don't care if it's tensigrity or not, that design looks awesome!

[@samueljenkins2684]

what is the smoke type machines in the background? are they a form of humidifier?

[@kathrynelrod5570]

they look like a big vaporizer/humidifier to me

[@samueljenkins2684]

@@kathrynelrod5570 thats what i was thinking but what are they for? to add moisture to the air? surely you would want the opposite?

[@steviemyles-eu4lf]

@@samueljenkins2684 If it is to add moisture to the air my guess would be to keep dust down

[@Adrian-rm6pc]

Humidity makes rooms more comfortable in colder months

[@achappel]

yeah, they are just humidifiers. when it gets really cold here we have to use more heaters so the air gets super dry.

[@Guikri]

Anyone noticed the absorber that is on the edge of collapsing? (around @14:10min) :D I think it's time for a "Fixing everything I hate about my shop 2021 video" :D!

[@jusjaisinghani8179]

12:51 what's there in the background? is it liquid nitrogen/dry CO2?

[@ShadowVipers]

Probably an air humidifier

[@fredericapanon207]

@@ShadowVipers Agreed. Those look like two ultrasonic humidifier tanks.

[@patrickbenthamradley5429]

Hello Alex, Thanks for another thought provoking & enjoyable film! I had a couple of ideas after seeing the film : 1: The legs look a tad like matches ! ...so: instead of turning them down to round, you could, in fact just use a router to take the sharp corners off and then print out red coloured top knobs...and bingo : you have a "five giant match table" instead! Smarmy ! :-) Thought 2 : : I wish I had a 3D printer too! ( and knew haw to use it !!! ;-) regards, Patrick

[@Creative_Electronics]

Nice project! Nice video Alexandre :)

[@abderrahimacheban3289]

You made it look soo EZ, You are amzing😍

[@_________________________]

Amazing!! nice brass details.

[@FlameMage2]

Looks nice good job man!

[@gustavosaliola]

Well thought and beautiful build! And great ending too! 😎

[@NicosProjects]

Grat Job! Best regards Nico from Nico’s Projects

[@theodoreiliaskos]

That’s a very cool design. I’m wondering if you put dowels where the wood touch would it be able to stand without the wires?

[@georgeswahid4663]

You are such an amazing person, i cant get bored of your videos 😍😍😍😍

[@medyk3D]

I love those moment while creating something 13:53

[@mathi3933]

Now we need a project for the IKEA-coffee-table-base that came with the glass tabletop!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Very cool! I think there's a way to build a similar structure without the legs contacting one another. The way to do it is by having four cables coming from each brass sleeve (2 per side) rather than 2 (1 per side), and running in opposite directions--one to the leg forward, and the other cable to the leg aft.

[@USAMark70]

The top ends should have been red so they look like big matchsticks! :) Cool stuff! Thanks for the video and idea!

[@_Turbocat777]

I actually like it a lot more with the black top more than the glass, feels like it brings it together more with the end caps

[@robreneau2959]

Looks great, I'd like to try it with clear acrylic rods and LED Filament Wire.

[@avejst]

Great video as always👍 Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us👍😀

[@kristiangrell9139]

Hey Alexandre! Just got the idea that it would be awsome if you build a insect hotel/ bumblebee hive/ birdhouse. Spring is comming and we need to help our little friends to find a home in urban areas :) I know that it is not that hard but you can motivate so many people to do the same thing in their area. Please consider. Also I think you can bring some great ideas using 3D printing, as always. Stay safe :)

[@veromashka]

Amazing project!

[@_jackmodz]

Alex you are nuts! great work

[@lei_cao]

really cool stuff. continue try more things!

[@stophnerf]

Would be really nice to lathe out a filleted taper towards the centre of each of the legs, so that the points where they are most likely to touch has more space. You probably wouldn't want to stand on it after that, but it'd highlight the gravity-defying techniques used, and hero the engineering a little more. Something that you should be able to do if/when you receive the new wire connector and have to disassemble. Would be good to see you revisit later on!

[@supersonicCoach]

Nice on, live your thinking process. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Flouman1]

super cool project. Have you thought about using fishing line instead of a steel wire?

[@mughat]

if you glue/weld threads on the end of your cables you can screw it into into the brass sleeves making the connection point hidden.

[@christianp3388]

That slot in the threaded insert is for cutting threads. Flip it around and screw a threaded rod into it, then lock it into place with a nut. Then drive it in with a drill.

[@ElliotNesterman]

As was said below, the bounce of your first two prototypes is down to the stretch of the cord you used. Using wire rope tensioned with turnbuckles should remove the bounce.

[@hats_umei]

What a good job boy, awesome !

[@guitarchitectural]

now that you have pinned the cables in place, I think some of those other forms would actually be a lot more stable. the thing with them before was that the "legs" could move in two directions - but now that they're pinned, they can only move in one direction. the steel cable fixes them in place when it is tensioned, and with little "spring" they aren't really going to do much. It's no longer a slipping/sliding joint.

[@bpmunroe]

Would love to see a detailed video of the design process of your projects. How you model the overall structure and the 3D printed parts for example

[@cindylewis2624]

Love it. Your projects always fascinate me! Keep up the great work. 👍🏾

[@marinpopski867]

so coool!!!!!!Love your work bro!

[@ChristianN-]

Great build!

[@Rstoned23]

Wow i would buy that table without questions!!! I like you work and your Videos even though i got two left hands ;)

[@alsanova]

That's look awesome! Nice build 👍👌🙂

[@Love4everFree]

Evan and Katelyn did a tensegrity table too that they crazy over engineered to be more stable. I need both of these hahaha