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_ ปีที่แล้ว +582

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

    • @TechN9cian01
      @TechN9cian01 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      That was funny. I gotta hand it to you.

    • @Servantofthearts
      @Servantofthearts ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @Blessedin716
      @Blessedin716 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol was thinking the same thing

    • @Logined85
      @Logined85 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your hands saved my time leaving this comment

    • @chadbergeron9135
      @chadbergeron9135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knee slapper

  • @ronkirk5099
    @ronkirk5099 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

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

  • @jupiterwilkymay5161
    @jupiterwilkymay5161 ปีที่แล้ว +104

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

    • @DVD927
      @DVD927 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Time Traveler is my favorite!

    • @paulsmith9341
      @paulsmith9341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The best kind of mad.

    • @JohnDlugosz
      @JohnDlugosz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnDlugosz genius!

  • @duckmasterflex
    @duckmasterflex ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Engineering as art in my opinion is a dream career

    • @elwitkauesa4148
      @elwitkauesa4148 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @pvic6959
      @pvic6959 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      all engineering is art in a way

    • @iggysixx
      @iggysixx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Industrial Design is the closest thing to that

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Rick never has an excuse for being late.

  • @RandomBogey
    @RandomBogey ปีที่แล้ว +61

    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…

  • @bread8465
    @bread8465 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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. 🥺🥰

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Making clocks seems like a good time.

    • @nataliep6385
      @nataliep6385 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As long as you don't have ADHD.

    • @myce-liam
      @myce-liam ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @gus473
      @gus473 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @myce-liam
      @myce-liam ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @purple_Salsa
    @purple_Salsa ปีที่แล้ว +58

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

  • @ralphmay3284
    @ralphmay3284 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Simply genius

  • @graylucas3178
    @graylucas3178 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @hcblue
    @hcblue ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @timberwolf5631
    @timberwolf5631 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How purely whimsical! Gotta love that.

  • @Lily-cx1vo
    @Lily-cx1vo ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Beautiful art ☺️ Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @pepperpattynaise
    @pepperpattynaise ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @muigaik5460
    @muigaik5460 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Now we need a time Machine 😂

  • @Salem-oz6kb
    @Salem-oz6kb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    what a wholesome dude. keep on makin cool clocks

  • @empmachine
    @empmachine ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @z3lda808
    @z3lda808 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    His joy is lovely to see and is infectious

  • @CIS101
    @CIS101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @ph33lix
    @ph33lix 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ALLVINTAROT
    @ALLVINTAROT 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the dedication and passion ❤

  • @MEMO-sb1sd
    @MEMO-sb1sd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 🙂💖👍

  • @elwitkauesa4148
    @elwitkauesa4148 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way his brain works is amazing!

  • @MEU2k
    @MEU2k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Dav3.14
    @Dav3.14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Favorite episode yet!

  • @AtrumNoxProductions
    @AtrumNoxProductions 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @CheifR0cka
    @CheifR0cka 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @m.denonsens
    @m.denonsens ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing passion. Inventors are so cool.

  • @AnimatorHeadSpace
    @AnimatorHeadSpace ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Utterly BRILLIANT!

  • @SixSonn
    @SixSonn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That man really enjoys his Yuenling.

  • @matthewdelaney5366
    @matthewdelaney5366 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very wholesome.

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky ปีที่แล้ว

    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 :)

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @traceystanphill725
    @traceystanphill725 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant!!!

  • @bonniecarr6405
    @bonniecarr6405 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing talent!!!

  • @chriswilkinson2548
    @chriswilkinson2548 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @blabhblaja
    @blabhblaja ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow! This is incredible.

  • @ananthaswath5543
    @ananthaswath5543 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jabl7459
    @jabl7459 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is brilliant!

  • @PPGMatt
    @PPGMatt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to meet this guy these are amazing!

  • @JK-zq9vw
    @JK-zq9vw 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @Artaimus
    @Artaimus ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @maverick.404
    @maverick.404 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-rh6ru5oz2o
    @user-rh6ru5oz2o ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He clocked the camera person in the head

  • @wu_dee
    @wu_dee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good stuff, I need friends like this guy

  • @rheabelltower84
    @rheabelltower84 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @thatdarnmage1515
    @thatdarnmage1515 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-yg1ik1qq4l
    @user-yg1ik1qq4l ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He's literally the coolest person ever

  • @AKmacintosh
    @AKmacintosh ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @matthewrichardson828
    @matthewrichardson828 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great guy

  • @daquanbenson549
    @daquanbenson549 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing I kinda want to do something like this

  • @rpaulwaddington1858
    @rpaulwaddington1858 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @adpirtle
    @adpirtle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Obsessed is definitely the word for this guy.

    • @futuristic.handgun
      @futuristic.handgun ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ernstoud
    @ernstoud ปีที่แล้ว

    Timeless.

  • @metatechhd
    @metatechhd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎨💡🔧 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! 👏

  • @biskit8050
    @biskit8050 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This reminds me of Richard Clock

  • @marccloutier3501
    @marccloutier3501 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kerceliana
    @kerceliana ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing man!

  • @TheRealKitWalker
    @TheRealKitWalker ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inspiring

  • @knuteeriksen7612
    @knuteeriksen7612 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guy loves his Yuengling!

  • @ghostmanscores1666
    @ghostmanscores1666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You and Tim Hunkin would be a fun conversation.

    • @TheRayToaster
      @TheRayToaster 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kettonz
    @kettonz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SO COOL!

  • @sherlockholmez8764
    @sherlockholmez8764 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MaryAnnCaputo-iu4it
    @MaryAnnCaputo-iu4it ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @stanleyclockworks
      @stanleyclockworks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind words - Rick

  • @driftliketokyo34ftw35
    @driftliketokyo34ftw35 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @migsy1
    @migsy1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so cool!

  • @nomore-constipation
    @nomore-constipation ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @starkparker16
    @starkparker16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rick is rad

  • @bernmahan1162
    @bernmahan1162 ปีที่แล้ว

    A- m-m-mazing!

  • @donaldharlan3981
    @donaldharlan3981 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent craft 👋

  • @meltinginmissoula7044
    @meltinginmissoula7044 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @channydin
    @channydin ปีที่แล้ว

    He's the ultimate grandfather clock

  • @IDidntAskU
    @IDidntAskU ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @janetf23
    @janetf23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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...💫

  • @victortv3592
    @victortv3592 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro is the final boss of cartoon villains

  • @jcsalas1
    @jcsalas1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @anandsharma7430
    @anandsharma7430 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @ES-sb3ei
    @ES-sb3ei ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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...

  • @juankruger2598
    @juankruger2598 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @charlieextra9406
    @charlieextra9406 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @hasky9813
    @hasky9813 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need this guy on my zombie apocalypse team

  • @theliftexpert
    @theliftexpert ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @captain_context9991
    @captain_context9991 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How does he find the time...

    • @gus473
      @gus473 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤦Ouch. 😉😅✌️

  • @bw1llis
    @bw1llis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @motivate2568
    @motivate2568 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool

  • @AirwavesEnglish
    @AirwavesEnglish ปีที่แล้ว

    Too cool.

  • @JohnDlugosz
    @JohnDlugosz ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @AbandonedRaven
    @AbandonedRaven ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine what a watch would look like

  • @TechN9cian01
    @TechN9cian01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @sebbes333
    @sebbes333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome dude! :D

  • @kylelawson91
    @kylelawson91 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    somebody get this guy a delorean

  • @kristenmgr
    @kristenmgr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @borednow
    @borednow 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @dannymoneywell
    @dannymoneywell ปีที่แล้ว

    Come on, "totally accurate" is an overstatement.

  • @ellenkay1904
    @ellenkay1904 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could own one. I have a friend who loves clocks. Obsessed. I wish she could own one too. I could spend a lot more time watching his clocks. How loved is the 2 and a half-year-old?

  • @drmiteshtrivedi
    @drmiteshtrivedi ปีที่แล้ว

    Real life Clock King

  • @WillWivellAnimator
    @WillWivellAnimator ปีที่แล้ว

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