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    How To Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Step 1

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for making a floating tensegrity table. The table uses the structural principle of tensegrity, where compressed members inside a network of continuous tension allow the table to float in mid-air. Materials used include wood boards, dowels, steel wire cables, and paper clips. The instructions cover cutting and joining wood pieces, drilling holes, attaching cables, and finishing the table with oil. When completed, the table can hold up to 5kg and appears to float sideways, demonstrating the tensegrity concept.

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    How To Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Step 1

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for making a floating tensegrity table. The table uses the structural principle of tensegrity, where compressed members inside a network of continuous tension allow the table to float in mid-air. Materials used include wood boards, dowels, steel wire cables, and paper clips. The instructions cover cutting and joining wood pieces, drilling holes, attaching cables, and finishing the table with oil. When completed, the table can hold up to 5kg and appears to float sideways, demonstrating the tensegrity concept.

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for making a floating tensegrity table. The table uses the structural principle of tensegrity, where compressed members inside a network of continuous tension allow the table to float in mid-air. Materials used include wood boards, dowels, steel wire cables, and paper clips. The instructions cover cutting and joining wood pieces, drilling holes, attaching cables, and finishing the table with oil. When completed, the table can hold up to 5kg and appears to float sideways, demonstrating the tensegrity concept.

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    How To Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Step 1

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for making a floating tensegrity table. The table uses the structural principle of tensegrity, where compressed members inside a network of continuous tension allow the table to float in mid-air. Materials used include wood boards, dowels, steel wire cables, and paper clips. The instructions cover cutting and joining wood pieces, drilling holes, attaching cables, and finishing the table with oil. When completed, the table can hold up to 5kg and appears to float sideways, demonstrating the tensegrity concept.

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    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table

    by Polkilo

    HI! Tooday i will show you how i made a Floating Tensegrity Table. It's Floating Co ee Table or you can use it as
    bedside table. This post will go step by step of the process i undertook to build this mind bending project. Hope you
    will like it!

    https://youtu.be/7QxfvzZxOtc

    Step 1:

    "Te ns e g rit y, t e ns io na l int e g rit y or o a t ing - Expansion with Round Hook (6 x 30 mm) 10 pieces.
    co m pre s s io n is a structural principle based on a
    system of isolated components under compression - Paper clips
    inside a network of continuous tension, and arranged
    in such a way that the compressed members (usually - Glue for wood
    bars or struts) do not touch each other while the
    prestressed tensioned members (usually cables or Tools that i used:
    tendons) delineate the system spatially." - Electric screwdriver

    For this project i used: - Grinding machine (from Aliexpress)

    - Round wood cutting Board/ Diameter 300 mm - 2 - Japanese saw (from Aliexpress)
    pieces.
    - Clamp (from Aliexpress)
    - Pine Board 18*30*2000mm - 1 piece.
    - Wolfcraft jig
    - Steel Wire Rope, Vinyl Coated 2mm.

    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 1


    Step 2:

    I drew a table in the size of 1:1. It is very convenient to measure the details and make accurate measurements

    Step 3:

    I used a protractor to set precise angles. I sawed with a Japanese saw. It makes a very precise and accurate cut. then
    I applied the part to my drawing and made the next cut

    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 2


    Step 4:

    To connect the parts, I cut out half the depth of the pine Board, and then glued them together with wood glue.
    Pressed with clamps and left the glue to dry for several hours.

    Step 5:
    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 3
    When the glue dried, I made a marking and drilled holes for mounting on Dowel Pins. I used 8 mm Dowel Pins. I
    also added wood glue and left it to dry for a few hours.

    Step 6:

    When the glue dried, I cut the dowel pins with a Japanese saw. I mixed sawdust and wood glue. I got wood ller. I
    lled all the cracks with it, waited for the wood ller to dry, and then sanded it with a grinding tool.

    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 4


    Step 7:

    To connect the table legs and table top, I drilled holes for dowel pins. Then I added wood glue and glued the table
    top and table leg together. Left the glue to dry for several hours.

    Step 8:

    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 5


    I sanded the table top with sandpaper. I covered it with Watco Danish Oil linseed oil

    Step 9:

    To connect 2 parts of my table together, I used a steel cable. I have a red cable, but you can take a transparent
    cable. Then the e ect of levitation will be stronger. I used paper clips to connect the cable. To do this, I straightened
    them, and then wrapped them around the cable.

    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 6


    Step 10:

    It remains to mark the holes for attaching the steel cable. I will use Expansion with Round Hook.

    Step 11:

    the table can support a weight of 5 kg. Maybe more, but I didn't dare to check :)

    Step 12:

    The nal result! This is a fantastic table I got! I hope you liked it. you can nd more information in my video. If you
    have any questions, ask them in the comments. I will be happy to answer them!
    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 7
    Need to apply a finish. Also deciding if I should keep the rope or go to a wire.

    Well done! What you desigion Rope or Wire? :)

    Would I be able to use fishing line or do I have to stick to the cables. Also, would increasing the
    diameter of the table top affect the suspension.
    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 8
    if you want to increase the diameter of the countertop, than you should use cables. but you can use
    cables with transparent vinyl film
    I made this a while ago but seen this post and added mine#

    Nice work is there any glass on the top?

    I added a 8mm thick laser cut clear perspex triangle in the center and its made of pressure treated
    wood.
    good i like it.

    Really nice job on this table! It's crazy seeing it be held sideways :)

    I'm glad you like it thank you!

    How to Make Floating Tensegrity Table: Page 9

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