Tensegrity Table (Impossible Table)

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I created this table based on tensegrity principles, inspired by Oak600's Impossible Table. The way it felt solid and acted like a solid object despite being connected by thread fascinated me. His design used thread to look mysterious and impossible but also made it fiddly to assemble and unable to support significant weight. In my design, I solved this issue by using one long string for the outer connection, eliminating the need for precise adjustments. This allows the structure to be tied up and then adjusted after knotting. Using a string or rope instead of thread and semi-circles rather than thin bars makes the structure surprisingly strong and capable of supporting considerable weight. Print both the support and base files twice, using plenty of super glue to secure the two pieces together. Ensure that you glue the second base and support together, interlocking them with the first, as this will enable assembly. Please share any builds, as I'm eager to see how it works for others. If anyone needs wider or thinner string, I'd be happy to widen the holes in the design.