Frivolous Engineering
Frivolous Engineering (@frivolousengineering) is a Canadian maker channel from Regina, Saskatchewan, that builds Useless Machines, laser-engraving experiments and other playful projects. The channel has about 23,700 subscribers and a median video view count near 18,800. It has not uploaded since 2017, and suggested rates are $150 to $250 per video.
Playful maker channel with a loyal following for quirky, hands-on product demos
- About 23,700 subscribers and a median of roughly 18,800 views per video
- Earlier videos reached over 11 million views, showing strong viral reach
- Shorts make up about a third of uploads, the rest long-form
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short build demos, time-lapse footage, experiment clips
- Tone
- playful, irreverent
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 2 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The 2010 video 'Dueling Useless Machines!!! (AKA Political Machines)' carries a political framing in its title, though the content is novelty machinery.
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 55 / 100
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Recent videos
▶4K UHD Storm Cloud Time-Lapse, Regina, Saskatchewan · 5.7k views
▶Eclipse From Regina Saskatchewan · 2.7k views
▶The Turn-Me-Over Stone · 21k viewsLast three uploads, latest 3289 days ago.
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About Frivolous Engineering
Frivolous Engineering is a Canadian maker channel based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with about 23,700 subscribers and roughly 32 videos. The channel posts short, playful builds such as Useless Machines, laser-engraving experiments, time-lapse footage and physics demos, mostly under two minutes. Its older uploads drove most of its views, including one video above 13 million views.
The audience is estimated to be mainly English-speaking adults in North America, with a strong interest in DIY projects and novelty engineering. These figures are estimates based on channel data, not verified analytics. The channel has not uploaded since 2017 and shows no sponsorship history.
With a median of about 18,800 views and a suggested rate of $150 to $250 per video, the channel fits brands in hobby tools or novelty products seeking a lower-cost test. At that rate, the effective CPM is about $8 to $13, compared with the $10 to $30 typical for paid ads, but the channel's dormancy limits its immediate reach.
Written from Frivolous Engineering's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Frivolous Engineering can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Frivolous
How much does Frivolous Engineering charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 18,800 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. Rates are based on Starbooked's view-based formula and should be confirmed directly with the creator before booking.
What does Frivolous Engineering post about on YouTube?
The channel posts short maker projects, including Useless Machines, laser engraving, time-lapse footage and simple physics experiments. Most videos are under two minutes, and the channel has not uploaded since 2017.
How do I contact Frivolous Engineering for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, but this channel is not currently listed as boosted, so reach out through the contact details once unlocked.
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