How This Guy Makes the World's Most Inventive Clocks | Obsessed | WIRED

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Every one of Rick Stanley's clocks is an inventive journey. He makes clocks using everything from bottles to bicycles; each one of them completely unique and accurate. "Even when I'm on vacation I think of different clocks to make," says Rick, talking about how he always has clocks on the brain. Rick gets inspiration from nearly everything, fueling his whimsical timekeeping inventions.
Check out Stanley's website: stanleyclockworks.com/
YT channel: / @stanleyclockworks
Director: Charlie Jordan
Director of Photography: Chad Jenkins
Editor: Richard Trammell
Expert: Rick Stanley
Senior Producer: Efrat Kashai
Creative Producer: Wendi Jonassen
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon White
Production Manager: Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Pete Kuhn
Audio: Michael Competielle
Production Assistant: Bill Storms
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Special thanks to: Elizabeth Gorbey Willow Springs Photography
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  • @Bilal_Aslam_
    @Bilal_Aslam_ Жыл бұрын

    I guess he’s got a lot of time on his hands

  • @TechN9cian01

    @TechN9cian01

    Жыл бұрын

    That was funny. I gotta hand it to you.

  • @Servantofthearts

    @Servantofthearts

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@TechN9cian01 anyone who can watch KZread has alot of time on their hands, the majority of the population. I myself fall into that category.

  • @Blessedin716

    @Blessedin716

    Жыл бұрын

    lol was thinking the same thing

  • @Logined85

    @Logined85

    Жыл бұрын

    Your hands saved my time leaving this comment

  • @chadbergeron9135

    @chadbergeron9135

    Жыл бұрын

    Knee slapper

  • @ronkirk5099
    @ronkirk509911 ай бұрын

    As a retired mechanical engineer, I think Rick is the epitome of what we strive for in our profession.

  • @jupiterwilkymay5161
    @jupiterwilkymay5161 Жыл бұрын

    my jaw dropped at that absurd suitcase clock. this clock man is mad!

  • @DVD927

    @DVD927

    Жыл бұрын

    Time Traveler is my favorite!

  • @paulsmith9341

    @paulsmith9341

    Жыл бұрын

    The best kind of mad.

  • @JohnDlugosz

    @JohnDlugosz

    Жыл бұрын

    It should be complete with mannequins for The Three Stooges, in homage to a famous Bellhop skit. It should be sold to a modern art museum, and be loaned (read: leased) to fancy hotels in a "traveling" exhibit.

  • @jupiterwilkymay5161

    @jupiterwilkymay5161

    11 ай бұрын

    @@JohnDlugosz genius!

  • @duckmasterflex
    @duckmasterflex Жыл бұрын

    Engineering as art in my opinion is a dream career

  • @elwitkauesa4148

    @elwitkauesa4148

    Жыл бұрын

    When you can’t clearly differentiated the boarder line between function & form.

  • @pvic6959

    @pvic6959

    11 ай бұрын

    all engineering is art in a way

  • @iggysixx

    @iggysixx

    11 ай бұрын

    Do a search for 'kinetic art' and 'kinetic sculptures' btw. (If you don't know about those yet.. They'll blow your mind (: One mr. David C. Roy makes beautiful ones. And I forget who made the "Strandbeest" sculpture (that walks the beach whenever the wind picks up).. But that's worth checking out too)

  • @LMBC-xx5yx

    @LMBC-xx5yx

    8 ай бұрын

    Industrial Design is the closest thing to that

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Жыл бұрын

    Rick never has an excuse for being late.

  • @bread8465
    @bread8465 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a legend. I wish I was as creative, skilled, and content as he seems to be. Also he sounds like such a cool dad.

  • @futuristic.handgun

    @futuristic.handgun

    Жыл бұрын

    And grandpa! I loved the line, "Well she's 2 and a half, and she'll correct me everytime." He made her a clock that plays her favorite song. 🥺🥰

  • @RandomBogey
    @RandomBogey Жыл бұрын

    This dude is probably the closest to a spirit animal I could ever come across in real life. He has and does everything I love- Arduino/electronics, woodworking and all the woodworking tools, metalworking and all the metalworking tools, mechanical gears/chains/pulleys/Rube Goldberg-esque devices, and a enormous badass old barn/shop to house it all. Just toss in a few drones/robots and I would legitimately walk out on my family. Dude is living the dream, and he probably makes bank on those clocks…

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Жыл бұрын

    Making clocks seems like a good time.

  • @nataliep6385

    @nataliep6385

    Жыл бұрын

    As long as you don't have ADHD.

  • @myce-liam

    @myce-liam

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nataliep6385 I think having OCD would be worse in this situation lol😅

  • @gus473

    @gus473

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, should this be up in the joke/pun string up at the top? 🤔😉✌️

  • @myce-liam

    @myce-liam

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gus473this isn't a joke. Whatever I don't have the time to explain

  • @purple_Salsa
    @purple_Salsa Жыл бұрын

    Omg he deserves an best out of west award he is sooo talented ❤

  • @ralphmay3284
    @ralphmay3284 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful guy. And the beauty in this art and the engineering behind it is just jaw-dropping. Loved this 10/10.

  • @justinelucas5108
    @justinelucas5108 Жыл бұрын

    Simply genius

  • @graylucas3178
    @graylucas3178 Жыл бұрын

    The transforming grandfather clock is so utterly absurd. I love it!

  • @hcblue
    @hcblue Жыл бұрын

    lmao at that lamp that falls down on the cameraperson. This entire collection is amazing. The fluid clock and the clock that walks back and forth are my favorites.

  • @southernfriedwestcoaster
    @southernfriedwestcoaster Жыл бұрын

    I think its cool all of those clocks. Its crazy what a human mind can do

  • @Lily-cx1vo
    @Lily-cx1vo Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful art ☺️ Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @pepperpattynaise
    @pepperpattynaise Жыл бұрын

    This is all so precious, I can only wish to someday be as happy and excited about something as this gentleman is about clocks and life!

  • @timberwolf5631
    @timberwolf56315 ай бұрын

    How purely whimsical! Gotta love that.

  • @Salem-oz6kb
    @Salem-oz6kb Жыл бұрын

    what a wholesome dude. keep on makin cool clocks

  • @muigaik5460
    @muigaik5460 Жыл бұрын

    Now we need a time Machine 😂

  • @empmachine
    @empmachine Жыл бұрын

    Oh Wow! That luggage one has forever changed me; what a creative idea!

  • @z3lda808
    @z3lda80811 ай бұрын

    His joy is lovely to see and is infectious

  • @CIS101
    @CIS10111 ай бұрын

    Amazing. I was a hobbyist, and I know quite a bit about fabrication too. This is some of the best of both I have ever seen.

  • @elwitkauesa4148
    @elwitkauesa4148 Жыл бұрын

    The way his brain works is amazing!

  • @Dav3.14
    @Dav3.14 Жыл бұрын

    Favorite episode yet!

  • @ph33lix
    @ph33lix11 ай бұрын

    This guy has quality fun in his life. Love it.

  • @SixSonn
    @SixSonn Жыл бұрын

    That man really enjoys his Yuenling.

  • @ALLVINTAROT
    @ALLVINTAROT6 ай бұрын

    the dedication and passion ❤

  • @MEMO-sb1sd
    @MEMO-sb1sd11 ай бұрын

    Just wonderful. I too have a workshop where I create weird machines and every time I see a person like this guy, I feel happy that there are more of my kind out there having fun 🙂💖👍

  • @MEU2k
    @MEU2k Жыл бұрын

    The fluency of use of simple machines, fluids and electronics dectate that he must be having a Doctorate in Mechatronics. Very good use of time.

  • @AtrumNoxProductions
    @AtrumNoxProductions11 ай бұрын

    I feel like I could sit and listen to him all day!

  • @m.denonsens
    @m.denonsens Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing passion. Inventors are so cool.

  • @AnimatorHeadSpace
    @AnimatorHeadSpace Жыл бұрын

    Utterly BRILLIANT!

  • @thatdarnmage1515
    @thatdarnmage15158 ай бұрын

    I feel like Rick has a deep appreciation for Dr. Seuss.

  • @CheifR0cka
    @CheifR0cka6 ай бұрын

    Good lord. I wish I had even a fraction of this man's passion for anything at all. I've always been jealous of people who know what their "thing" is. Especially when they actually go for it and live it how Rick here does. So impressive.

  • @matthewdelaney5366
    @matthewdelaney53667 ай бұрын

    Very wholesome.

  • @ananthaswath5543
    @ananthaswath55439 ай бұрын

    He deserves to open a school to teach how he created these clocks. Absolute legend. 🙏

  • @bonniecarr6405
    @bonniecarr64054 ай бұрын

    Amazing talent!!!

  • @Artaimus
    @Artaimus11 ай бұрын

    This guy is living in a Dr Seuss book of his own making.

  • @user-rh6ru5oz2o
    @user-rh6ru5oz2o Жыл бұрын

    He clocked the camera person in the head

  • @futuristic.handgun

    @futuristic.handgun

    Жыл бұрын

    Clocked. 😂

  • @traceystanphill725
    @traceystanphill7259 ай бұрын

    Brilliant!!!

  • @rheabelltower84
    @rheabelltower8422 күн бұрын

    The Peewee Herman of clocks. Seriously though...this guy is amazing. Ive always been fascinated with timekeeping. Especially if its powered by gravity or winding.

  • @jabl7459
    @jabl745911 ай бұрын

    This man is brilliant!

  • @blabhblaja
    @blabhblaja Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! This is incredible.

  • @PPGMatt
    @PPGMatt3 ай бұрын

    I would love to meet this guy these are amazing!

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky Жыл бұрын

    Some people are amazing and makes you think what clocks could of been made of back in the day, hope his passion has paid enough to have a good life :)

  • @chriswilkinson2548
    @chriswilkinson2548 Жыл бұрын

    This is my kind of man. I wish had he's workshop too

  • @JK-zq9vw
    @JK-zq9vw11 ай бұрын

    I love seeing things like this. I wish I had half his tools. That lathe and bandsaw even… I want my son to know the feeling of wanting or needing an item and the ability to go and make it. Even if that’s all he ever does with the tools he will know he can. I loved building things as a young boy. I didn’t have access to tools or adults that where willing to help me or teach me, so my skills where very limited.

  • @ghostmanscores1666
    @ghostmanscores1666 Жыл бұрын

    You and Tim Hunkin would be a fun conversation.

  • @TheRayToaster

    @TheRayToaster

    11 ай бұрын

    Yep, had the same thought! Love Tim's water clock he built.

  • @wu_dee
    @wu_dee11 ай бұрын

    Good stuff, I need friends like this guy

  • @matthewrichardson828
    @matthewrichardson82811 ай бұрын

    What a great guy

  • @rpaulwaddington1858
    @rpaulwaddington185811 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your video on Rick's handicrafts. I really like kinetic sculpture; Rick's clocks add a timely component to the art/skill of making time pieces. Also I am old enought to recognise and be able to use his draughting machine. I would also like to suggest restriction valve be fitted to the exhausting port of the air cylinders. In doing so, the exausting air can be regulated, thus ensuring the suit cases open more smoothly. Thank for an enjoyably spent period of time watching this video.

  • @stanleyclockworks

    @stanleyclockworks

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. A regulator exhaust air is a good idea.

  • @daquanbenson549
    @daquanbenson5495 ай бұрын

    This is amazing I kinda want to do something like this

  • @adpirtle
    @adpirtle Жыл бұрын

    Obsessed is definitely the word for this guy.

  • @futuristic.handgun

    @futuristic.handgun

    Жыл бұрын

    Why the negative slant? This guy is extremely talented and creative and he isn't hurting anybody.

  • @kerceliana
    @kerceliana Жыл бұрын

    Amazing man!

  • @maverick.404
    @maverick.40411 ай бұрын

    When engineering and art come together, something magnificent happens...like this

  • @biskit8050
    @biskit80508 ай бұрын

    This reminds me of Richard Clock

  • @ernstoud
    @ernstoud Жыл бұрын

    Timeless.

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best Tick Tock video I've ever seen.

  • @driftliketokyo34ftw35
    @driftliketokyo34ftw354 ай бұрын

    One things for sure, he’s never late to anything.

  • @MaryAnnCaputo-iu4it
    @MaryAnnCaputo-iu4it Жыл бұрын

    Rick- enjoy your you tube video! It is all so amazing. Thank you for sharing! Mary Ann

  • @stanleyclockworks

    @stanleyclockworks

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words - Rick

  • @TheRealKitWalker
    @TheRealKitWalker11 ай бұрын

    Very inspiring

  • @AKmacintosh
    @AKmacintosh Жыл бұрын

    Charming! He's like the dad in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" AKA my childhood hero.

  • @user-yg1ik1qq4l
    @user-yg1ik1qq4l Жыл бұрын

    He's literally the coolest person ever

  • @metatechhd
    @metatechhd11 ай бұрын

    🎨💡🔧 I couldn't agree more! Engineering as art is a captivating combination, allowing for both creativity and problem-solving. It's truly a dream career for those who are passionate about blending aesthetics and functionality. The world of innovative clocks showcased in this video is a testament to the incredible possibilities that arise when engineering meets artistic expression. Keep pushing the boundaries and inspiring us with your inventive creations! 👏

  • @migsy1
    @migsy111 ай бұрын

    This is so cool!

  • @bernmahan1162
    @bernmahan1162 Жыл бұрын

    A- m-m-mazing!

  • @sherlockholmez8764
    @sherlockholmez8764 Жыл бұрын

    I'd like to buy one of the smaller ones.

  • @kettonz
    @kettonz9 ай бұрын

    SO COOL!

  • @knuteeriksen7612
    @knuteeriksen76129 ай бұрын

    Guy loves his Yuengling!

  • @marccloutier3501
    @marccloutier3501 Жыл бұрын

    imagine taking weeks to adjust the day saving time change XD thats dedication ! beautiful clocks !

  • @donaldharlan3981
    @donaldharlan398111 ай бұрын

    excellent craft 👋

  • @victortv3592
    @victortv35925 ай бұрын

    Bro is the final boss of cartoon villains

  • @starkparker16
    @starkparker16 Жыл бұрын

    Rick is rad

  • @janetf23
    @janetf23 Жыл бұрын

    This reminds me of a dream I had about 45 years ago, in which I became engaged to Hal Holbrook, and his engagement gift to me was an incredibly intricate and lovely pocket clock, a tiny masterpiece of gold, jewels, and wood. Would that it were real...💫

  • @juankruger2598
    @juankruger2598 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @hasky9813
    @hasky9813 Жыл бұрын

    I need this guy on my zombie apocalypse team

  • @jcsalas1
    @jcsalas111 ай бұрын

    With all his projects, this guy is like a real-life Doc Brown...

  • @nomore-constipation
    @nomore-constipation11 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't mind seeing this guy in my area. Would love to see him actually organize tours and ask for donations to continue his unique art and equipment (craft) Very creative and definitely could be a business (side Hussle). Sell basically one of a kinda peices to like hotels or offices as a lobby central point of attraction when you are there. Only issue would be maintenance if anything jams or breaks down Especially that luggage clock, could be sold to a hotel or anywhere you rent a room

  • @channydin
    @channydin Жыл бұрын

    He's the ultimate grandfather clock

  • @charlieextra9406
    @charlieextra9406 Жыл бұрын

    Why does this specific video reminds me of "Great Big Story" channel.

  • @IDidntAskU
    @IDidntAskU Жыл бұрын

    I love people like this. Can we say he is living in his heaven?

  • @motivate2568
    @motivate2568 Жыл бұрын

    So cool

  • @kristenmgr
    @kristenmgr11 ай бұрын

    This is the "Time Will Accelerate" comment you were looking for.

  • @kylelawson91
    @kylelawson919 ай бұрын

    somebody get this guy a delorean

  • @meltinginmissoula7044
    @meltinginmissoula704411 ай бұрын

    He has derived a means by which to calibrate his Mind for devising the machinations by which we wistfully observe the modes of Time. In all it’s awaiting fascinations.

  • @anandsharma7430
    @anandsharma743011 ай бұрын

    The human brain is truly a general purpose computer. I cannot fathom myself being able to do this under any circumstances. His life must be full of rhythms and calculations, not mention endless ideas of weird but effective machines. This guy and Mark Rober together will rebuild civilisation after the nuclear war is over.

  • @AbandonedRaven
    @AbandonedRaven Жыл бұрын

    Imagine what a watch would look like

  • @sebbes333
    @sebbes33311 ай бұрын

    Awesome dude! :D

  • @AirwavesEnglish
    @AirwavesEnglish Жыл бұрын

    Too cool.

  • @dannymoneywell
    @dannymoneywell Жыл бұрын

    Come on, "totally accurate" is an overstatement.

  • @captain_context9991
    @captain_context9991 Жыл бұрын

    How does he find the time...

  • @gus473

    @gus473

    Жыл бұрын

    🤦Ouch. 😉😅✌️

  • @bw1llis
    @bw1llis11 ай бұрын

    Doubt he's going to see this, but would be really cool to see a bell syphon version of the water one, where the minutes reach 60, and everything dumps into the hours and starts refilling the minutes. Would lend itself really well to this. You might not even need electric pumps at all if you did it properly.

  • @ES-sb3ei
    @ES-sb3ei Жыл бұрын

    This is a wholesome, bright, talented artist. But you'd have to be pretty wealthy to spend your retirement doing something like this. Most people in the US can't even dream of a retirement like this, though many would have similar talents/aspirations.

  • @futuristic.handgun

    @futuristic.handgun

    Жыл бұрын

    So very true. Can you imagine all the talent and the amount of genius humanity has missed out simply because someone could not afford to pursue their idea(s)? It's incredibly sad really...

  • @JohnDlugosz
    @JohnDlugosz Жыл бұрын

    Re Daylight Savings Time: You need to design the clocks to make it easy. That's an important feature for a clock to have. Anything microcontroller-based can have a switch that you flip one way or the other. For the domino clock and others that have a little window that reveals the hour, the housing for that window can rock back and forth one position. In all cases, it shouldn't take a week to fix them all, but should be trivial enough to change as you walk by without breaking stride.

  • @TechN9cian01
    @TechN9cian01 Жыл бұрын

    First! I thought the woodshop was going to come to life like Pee Wee's house but nope. One disembodied hand reaching towards my soul.

  • @theliftexpert
    @theliftexpert Жыл бұрын

    The man who made time , made plenty of it .❤

  • @user-ng5bm9kk6i
    @user-ng5bm9kk6i Жыл бұрын

    Coool!

  • @WillWivellAnimator
    @WillWivellAnimator Жыл бұрын

    I'd wager he has some variety of walking clock in that house

  • @borednow
    @borednow11 ай бұрын

    how do people like this make money with their fun projects??? i really like the suitcase time traveler clock :D

  • @drmiteshtrivedi
    @drmiteshtrivedi Жыл бұрын

    Real life Clock King

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