About this 3D model
A 3D-printable and modular table based on the Da Vinci Bridge - a self-supporting bridge design by Leonardo da Vinci - that I call the Da Vinci Table . ? What is a Da Vinci Bridge? ⚠️ This model requires wooden dowels and a wooden tabletop, more info below. Table of Contents: ? Assembly Guide ? Components ? Modularity ? Assembly Guide The following assembly guide will walk you through assembling a Da Vinci Table identical to the one below with a wooden tabletop. Step 1 3D-print the required components. For this assembly, we'll be using a wooden tabletop and wooden dowels. Please see the Components section below for the parts required for this build. Step 2 Connect 6 of the Support components together. (If they don't hold together with friction, I recommend using superglue in the slots) Step 3 Repeat Step 1. You should now have 2 identical Leg assemblies as shown in the diagram. Step 4 Connect the 4 Foot components to the ends of both Leg assemblies. Step 5 Assemble the 6 23cm Dowels , 4 3cm Dowels, 4 7cm Dowels, 4 3cm Dowels, 12 Dowel Connectors, and 12 Tabletop Connectors as shown in the diagram. 90° Tabletop Connectors correspond to the 3cm Dowels. 75° Tabletop Connectors correspond to the 7 cm Dowels. 60° Tabletop Connectors correspond to the 17 cm Dowels. You will have 2 leftover 23cm Dowels after this step. Step 6 Insert the assembled Dowels into the holes on the Leg Assembly. Step 7 Insert the other Leg Assembly on top of the Dowels . This step requires patience to line up the holes. Step 8 Carefully pick up the Table Legs Assembly and place it on the Tabletop. Then, ensure the Tabletop Connectors are centred on the Tabletop and attach them using screws. Step 9 Ensure the 12 Tabletop Connectors are centred on the Tabletop and attach them all using screws (or superglue). Step 10 Congratulations! Please share your photos in the Makes & Comments tab! ? Components Support Recommended quantity 12 Foot Recommended quantity 4 Dowel Connector Recommended quantity 12 Tabletop Connectors Recommended quantity • 4 x 90° Connectors • 4 x 75° Connectors • 4 x 60° Connectors Ø10mm Wooden Dowels I recommend using wooden dowels. Alternatively, 3D-printable dowels have also been provided in this project if you'd prefer that approach. Recommended quantity • 8 x 23 cm • 4 x 17 cm • 4 x 7 cm • 4 x 3 cm Wooden Tabletop Recommended quantity 1 This can be any size, the tabletop in the diagrams is 300mm x 900mm. Screws Recommended quantity 24-48 I used 4G x 12mm screws for this, but the size depends on the thickness of your tabletop. ? Modularity The Da Vinci Table is modular and can be scaled up or down without issue. Components like the Supports, Connectors , and Dowels can be added, removed, extended, or placed in many different positions. For example: Increasing the number of Support pieces will increase the height and arch of the table. Increasing the lengths of the Dowels can make the table wider and/or taller. Printing different combinations of Tabletop Connectors will dramatically change the appearance of the table. Below are a few examples of what's possible: The default Da Vinci Table configuration. Shown with: 100% scale Wooden tabletop Wooden dowels 6 Supports per side An alternate Da Vinci Table configuration. Shown with: 100% scale Wooden tabletop 3D-printed dowels 6 Supports per side Da Vinci Table with 3D-printed tabletop. Shown with: 66% scale 3D-printed tabletop 3D-printed dowels 4 Supports per side