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

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.
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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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[@ronkirk5099]

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

[@Bilal_Aslam_]

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

[@TechN9cian01]

That was funny. I gotta hand it to you.

[@Servantofthearts]

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

[@Blessedin716]

lol was thinking the same thing

[@Logined85]

Your hands saved my time leaving this comment

[@chadbergeron9135]

Knee slapper

[@jupiterwilkymay5161]

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

[@DVD927]

Time Traveler is my favorite!

[@paulsmith9341]

The best kind of mad.

[@JohnDlugosz]

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]

@@JohnDlugosz genius!

[@duckmasterflex]

Engineering as art in my opinion is a dream career

[@elwitkauesa4148]

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

[@pvic6959]

all engineering is art in a way

[@iggysixx]

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]

Industrial Design is the closest thing to that

[@jopo7996]

Rick never has an excuse for being late.

[@bread8465]

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]

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]

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…

[@purple_Salsa]

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

[@jopo7996]

Making clocks seems like a good time.

[@nataliep6385]

As long as you don't have ADHD.

[@myce-liam]

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

[@gus473]

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

[@myce-liam]

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

[@ralphmay3284]

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

[@justinelucas5108]

Simply genius

[@graylucas3178]

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

[@hcblue]

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]

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

[@Lily-cx1vo]

Beautiful art ☺️ Thank you for sharing 😊

[@pepperpattynaise]

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!

[@Salem-oz6kb]

what a wholesome dude. keep on makin cool clocks

[@timberwolf5631]

How purely whimsical! Gotta love that.

[@empmachine]

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

[@z3lda808]

His joy is lovely to see and is infectious

[@muigaik5460]

Now we need a time Machine 😂

[@CIS101]

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]

The way his brain works is amazing!

[@matthewdelaney5366]

Very wholesome.

[@MEMO-sb1sd]

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 🙂💖👍

[@ph33lix]

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

[@Dav3.14]

Favorite episode yet!

[@MEU2k]

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.

[@ALLVINTAROT]

the dedication and passion ❤

[@CheifR0cka]

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.

[@traceystanphill725]

Brilliant!!!

[@AtrumNoxProductions]

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

[@ananthaswath5543]

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

[@m.denonsens]

What an amazing passion. Inventors are so cool.

[@AnimatorHeadSpace]

Utterly BRILLIANT!

[@boltonky]

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 :)

[@maverick.404]

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

[@SixSonn]

That man really enjoys his Yuenling.

[@bonniecarr6405]

Amazing talent!!!

[@JK-zq9vw]

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.

[@chriswilkinson2548]

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

[@blabhblaja]

Oh wow! This is incredible.

[@jabl7459]

This man is brilliant!

[@user-rh6ru5oz2o]

He clocked the camera person in the head

[@futuristic.handgun]

Clocked. 😂

[@thatdarnmage1515]

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

[@rheabelltower84]

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.

[@rpaulwaddington1858]

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]

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

[@Artaimus]

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

[@ghostmanscores1666]

You and Tim Hunkin would be a fun conversation.

[@TheRayToaster]

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

[@PPGMatt]

I would love to meet this guy these are amazing!

[@biskit8050]

This reminds me of Richard Clock

[@wu_dee]

Good stuff, I need friends like this guy

[@user-yg1ik1qq4l]

He's literally the coolest person ever

[@matthewrichardson828]

What a great guy

[@metatechhd]

🎨💡🔧 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! 👏

[@daquanbenson549]

This is amazing I kinda want to do something like this

[@adpirtle]

Obsessed is definitely the word for this guy.

[@futuristic.handgun]

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

[@ernstoud]

Timeless.

[@kerceliana]

Amazing man!

[@jopo7996]

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

[@kettonz]

SO COOL!

[@IDidntAskU]

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

[@marccloutier3501]

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

[@nomore-constipation]

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

[@TheRealKitWalker]

Very inspiring

[@driftliketokyo34ftw35]

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

[@bernmahan1162]

A- m-m-mazing!

[@janetf23]

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...💫

[@sherlockholmez8764]

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

[@AKmacintosh]

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

[@migsy1]

This is so cool!

[@ES-sb3ei]

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]

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...

[@starkparker16]

Rick is rad

[@MaryAnnCaputo-iu4it]

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

[@stanleyclockworks]

Thank you for your kind words - Rick

[@knuteeriksen7612]

Guy loves his Yuengling!

[@victortv3592]

Bro is the final boss of cartoon villains

[@anandsharma7430]

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.

[@JohnDlugosz]

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.

[@meltinginmissoula7044]

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]

He's the ultimate grandfather clock

[@donaldharlan3981]

excellent craft 👋

[@hasky9813]

I need this guy on my zombie apocalypse team

[@jcsalas1]

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

[@juankruger2598]

Awesome

[@sebbes333]

Awesome dude! :D

[@motivate2568]

So cool

[@AbandonedRaven]

Imagine what a watch would look like

[@bw1llis]

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.

[@kristenmgr]

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

[@theliftexpert]

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

[@charlieextra9406]

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

[@AirwavesEnglish]

Too cool.

[@kylelawson91]

somebody get this guy a delorean

[@dannymoneywell]

Come on, "totally accurate" is an overstatement.

[@captain_context9991]

How does he find the time...

[@gus473]

🤦Ouch. 😉😅✌️

[@TechN9cian01]

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.

[@BitSmythe]

2:20. It’s daylight savING time, not savingS. And of course, it doesn’t save anything. It’s like cutting 12” off the bottom of a blanket to sew it to the top.

[@ellenkay1904]

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?

[@kenwilkinson8952]

Incredible imagination!!! I love it! What fun. I totally relate to it. I’m a clock maker. My physical clocks were odd but nothing like these. Now I create screen-based clocks, Video Clocks. Another world of amazing possibilities.

[@senorkaktusz5940]

If creativity was a person: