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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I guess he’s got a lot of time on his hands
@TechN9cian01
Жыл бұрын
That was funny. I gotta hand it to you.
@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
Жыл бұрын
lol was thinking the same thing
@Logined85
Жыл бұрын
Your hands saved my time leaving this comment
@chadbergeron9135
Жыл бұрын
Knee slapper
As a retired mechanical engineer, I think Rick is the epitome of what we strive for in our profession.
my jaw dropped at that absurd suitcase clock. this clock man is mad!
@DVD927
Жыл бұрын
Time Traveler is my favorite!
@paulsmith9341
Жыл бұрын
The best kind of mad.
@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
11 ай бұрын
@@JohnDlugosz genius!
Engineering as art in my opinion is a dream career
@elwitkauesa4148
Жыл бұрын
When you can’t clearly differentiated the boarder line between function & form.
@pvic6959
11 ай бұрын
all engineering is art in a way
@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
8 ай бұрын
Industrial Design is the closest thing to that
Rick never has an excuse for being late.
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
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. 🥺🥰
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…
Making clocks seems like a good time.
@nataliep6385
Жыл бұрын
As long as you don't have ADHD.
@myce-liam
Жыл бұрын
@@nataliep6385 I think having OCD would be worse in this situation lol😅
@gus473
Жыл бұрын
Hey, should this be up in the joke/pun string up at the top? 🤔😉✌️
@myce-liam
Жыл бұрын
@@gus473this isn't a joke. Whatever I don't have the time to explain
Omg he deserves an best out of west award he is sooo talented ❤
What a wonderful guy. And the beauty in this art and the engineering behind it is just jaw-dropping. Loved this 10/10.
Simply genius
The transforming grandfather clock is so utterly absurd. I love it!
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.
I think its cool all of those clocks. Its crazy what a human mind can do
Beautiful art ☺️ Thank you for sharing 😊
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!
How purely whimsical! Gotta love that.
what a wholesome dude. keep on makin cool clocks
Now we need a time Machine 😂
Oh Wow! That luggage one has forever changed me; what a creative idea!
His joy is lovely to see and is infectious
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.
The way his brain works is amazing!
Favorite episode yet!
This guy has quality fun in his life. Love it.
That man really enjoys his Yuenling.
the dedication and passion ❤
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 🙂💖👍
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.
I feel like I could sit and listen to him all day!
What an amazing passion. Inventors are so cool.
Utterly BRILLIANT!
I feel like Rick has a deep appreciation for Dr. Seuss.
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.
Very wholesome.
He deserves to open a school to teach how he created these clocks. Absolute legend. 🙏
Amazing talent!!!
This guy is living in a Dr Seuss book of his own making.
He clocked the camera person in the head
@futuristic.handgun
Жыл бұрын
Clocked. 😂
Brilliant!!!
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.
This man is brilliant!
Oh wow! This is incredible.
I would love to meet this guy these are amazing!
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 :)
This is my kind of man. I wish had he's workshop too
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.
You and Tim Hunkin would be a fun conversation.
@TheRayToaster
11 ай бұрын
Yep, had the same thought! Love Tim's water clock he built.
Good stuff, I need friends like this guy
What a great guy
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
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. A regulator exhaust air is a good idea.
This is amazing I kinda want to do something like this
Obsessed is definitely the word for this guy.
@futuristic.handgun
Жыл бұрын
Why the negative slant? This guy is extremely talented and creative and he isn't hurting anybody.
Amazing man!
When engineering and art come together, something magnificent happens...like this
This reminds me of Richard Clock
Timeless.
This is the best Tick Tock video I've ever seen.
One things for sure, he’s never late to anything.
Rick- enjoy your you tube video! It is all so amazing. Thank you for sharing! Mary Ann
@stanleyclockworks
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words - Rick
Very inspiring
Charming! He's like the dad in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" AKA my childhood hero.
He's literally the coolest person ever
🎨💡🔧 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! 👏
This is so cool!
A- m-m-mazing!
I'd like to buy one of the smaller ones.
SO COOL!
Guy loves his Yuengling!
imagine taking weeks to adjust the day saving time change XD thats dedication ! beautiful clocks !
excellent craft 👋
Bro is the final boss of cartoon villains
Rick is rad
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...💫
Awesome
I need this guy on my zombie apocalypse team
With all his projects, this guy is like a real-life Doc Brown...
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
He's the ultimate grandfather clock
Why does this specific video reminds me of "Great Big Story" channel.
I love people like this. Can we say he is living in his heaven?
So cool
This is the "Time Will Accelerate" comment you were looking for.
somebody get this guy a delorean
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.
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.
Imagine what a watch would look like
Awesome dude! :D
Too cool.
Come on, "totally accurate" is an overstatement.
How does he find the time...
@gus473
Жыл бұрын
🤦Ouch. 😉😅✌️
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
The man who made time , made plenty of it .❤
Coool!
I'd wager he has some variety of walking clock in that house
how do people like this make money with their fun projects??? i really like the suitcase time traveler clock :D
Real life Clock King