Floating Olivewood table

Instructions are given for making a tensegrity structure capable of holding a pot. There are a number of woodworking tips to help prospective builders. Included in the video is a turquoise inlay on the table surfaces.
0:00 Introduction
1:38 Bandsaw slicing
1:51 Measuring & layout
2:10 Set up for drilling
2:38 Drilling holes
2:58 Removing bark
3:06 Wire wheel bark removal
3:15 designing slats
3:35 Cutting slat angles
4:29 Project layout
5:18 Holes in slats
5:46 Initial assembly
7:19 Peg tapering & cutting
8:25 Turquoise epoxy inlay
9:38 Watco finish coat
10:03 Assembly
14:35 Completed project

[@annahopkins4317]

Nice project! I know a guy that did the table pieces on his 3-D printer instead of wood and it turned out great. Yours looks more professional!

[@gfotinakes316]

I would like to meet that guy, hmm, maybe Friday! Thanks Anna

[@SawdustmakerLori]

That looks really nice and is no doubt a good conversation piece! Love the wood you used. It has beautiful grain. If you go to RUclips and put "John Malecki floating table" in the search window it will bring up a number of very unique floating tables he's done that you might enjoy looking at. Best wishes from Arizona!

[@gfotinakes316]

Thank you Lori, the project was a fun build.I was able to find a dying olive tree and the property manager let me 'harvest" it. I love the grain and it really works well on the lathe or in other projects. Take care and have a wonderful holiday season.

[@anaphylaxis2548]

Interesting. I don't think that this design is stable enough to use for an actual table. If the cables could be tighter and their anchors stronger, maybe IDK.

[@gfotinakes316]

I agree, it can hold the weight but I think there will always be a little jiggle on the top. I see chair made with cable supports and that is just a silly idea! Thanks for your comment.