Rusty Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank Restoration.

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3 жыл бұрын

Will it ever work again?
Restoration of a rusty elephant cast iron mechanical coin bank. Just a note: this is NOT an original Hubley antique bank. It's a knock off, but it's still cool and deserves to be a working bank again.
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@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

I always try to answer all questions/comments. Please feel free to post below. If you enjoy this content, please subscribe. I am working to put out a new restoration video every week.

@bjoy20101 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Can I buy this elephant bank? Thank you

@tysonberry47 2 жыл бұрын

I also would like to buy this elephant bank.

@rewind316 2 жыл бұрын

When you are painting metal or glass, acrylic is never a good idea. I would absolutely recommend 1shot, Alpha enamel or Ronan. They are sign painter/pin striper enamels that go on much more opaque and can withstand wear much better.

@bjoy20101 2 жыл бұрын

@@tysonberry47 hey I just found one on Etsy, just want to let you know

@abumohammed6524 2 жыл бұрын

When the cost of repairing something is more expensive than it, I consider it a waste of time and money, and I don't call it a hobby

@logotrikes 3 жыл бұрын

Flicking the coin into the body was unexpected. I expected a gradual arcing placement. Great restoration...

@updownstate 3 жыл бұрын

Young'un. These used to be common. I knew a lot of kids who had one. I have a kitty and my brother had a coffin with a skeleton hand.

@bigginsmcsauce 3 жыл бұрын

I actually have one of these with the paint still pretty much intact...what a great find/restore job!

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheSofakingfliest 3 жыл бұрын

I do too!!! Still in real good shape!

@OnyxAgainstTheWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Vintage coin banks had such personality. More than my boring piggy bank.

@paulorth2251 3 жыл бұрын

I love these old metal banks and enjoy seeing them brought back to life again. These came from a more innocent time, when children were still children with a wonderful imagination. Thanks for sharing this video with us and please remember that this Texan watches you with a smile on my face.

@pville5548 3 жыл бұрын

65 years ago, I got 2 different banks. At that time, the banks would give them to young depositors. I wish I still had them. One was the elephant and the other was a monkey. Took me back in time. Thanks.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I had (and I think I still have it) the monkey bank when I was a kid. Thanks for watching!

@Extreme-Graphics Жыл бұрын

You're not just restoring it, you're making it look way better than when it was new! Awesome Job!

@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno Жыл бұрын

My daughter would love that bank! She has loved elephants ever since she was little! You did a remarkable job!

@jilldavies7094 3 жыл бұрын

An excellently produced video. Instead of over-long shots of each stage, you showed us just as much of each process as would explain what you were doing and why. I appreciated the captions at certain points that told us what you were using and its purpose. A most entertaining fifteen minutes and a nicely restored piece at the end of it. Well done!

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Nikela969 2 жыл бұрын

Вау! Класс! Никогда такой копилки не видела! Как раньше делали вещи... И как здорово ее отреставрировали! 👍👏💐

@mrsdashwood9700 3 жыл бұрын

I'm supposed to be doing housework, but got caught up watching this for the last fifteen minutes. This channel is aditictive. It's nice to watch a real artist at work.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-eq9qw9hj5z 3 жыл бұрын

И копилка хорошая и работа. Спасибо за хорошее настроение.

@numm-nutts1237 3 жыл бұрын

IS THAT DIVINE BEAST VAH RUTA, MECHANICAL BLESSING OF THE ZORA’S DOMAIN!

@janelloyd4332 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant loved the way the coin was flicked and not just placed in...kids would love that

@MMitchellMarmel 3 жыл бұрын

The crosshead screws suggest a relatively recent origin. Nicely spruced up, anyhow!

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you compare the casting detail to an original you can tell this is a knock-off. Maybe 80s -90s somewhere in there, but not too old for sure. Not sure those screws were the originals though. They look a lot newer, and usually these have slotted screws, even the newer ones.

@deniseboldea1624 3 жыл бұрын

The knockoffs showed up in the mid 80's, they usually have made in China stamped on them somewhere.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

@@deniseboldea1624 This one has no marks of any kind, but it's clearly not made from an original mold.

@logotrikes 3 жыл бұрын

The crosshead screws was going to be my comment too, but you beat me to it....

@suitov 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew that about crosshead screws. What a cool observation.

@judymanning2538 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not cutting corners and so nice that it doesn't need batteries ❤

@ochoch9345 3 жыл бұрын

What a fun little project - now you also have a spring jig. Great result.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Simple, but I enjoy making tools I can use later. That jig can get a few more different size rods for different size springs, so it may show up in later vids. Thanks for watching.

@quazarstar1937 3 жыл бұрын

I had one of these when I was a kid. It was so fun watching the coins get flung. Thank you for being able to see that again 😁.

@VeradonaRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Cool job, thanks

@jarinazf9683 2 жыл бұрын

Great restoration. I LOVE the old mechanical banks. It is so cool to see one brought back to life.

@willyrobertlegendre4662 2 жыл бұрын

that elephant looks absolutely more happy!

@dzemma27 Жыл бұрын

Какая прелесть этот старинный слоник)

@gaynorjackson8857 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration Beautiful outcome and a precious item to keep and cherish stunning

@alanm3438 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!!! It was neat that you knew a part was missing. Your color mix was interesting. I am glad that you gave him new life. 😃😃😃😃😃😃

@Frankestein01nl 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, epic result!

@ThatLynnGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love those old coin-flipping banks!!!! Great restoration.

@stepcorngrumbleteats7683 3 жыл бұрын

The best restoration I have ever seen on KZfaq for a cast-iron Bank, really brilliant...

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@leannbridwell1853 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love a narrative as to why each step is done and a simple list of steps in order. Love the bank ! Would love to see more if possible. Thank you for your patient work!

@brucebucholz4862 Жыл бұрын

This was an excellent restoration! Great work. I can see that you have lots of skills!

@charitybrown4274 3 жыл бұрын

That’s Awesome !!! I love it !! 👍

@gioasencio1299 3 жыл бұрын

😃Extraordinario trabajo!! Muy detallado. Y me encantan sus Herramientas 💫 haces Magia 🪄 con ellas!! Amazing!! 🐘

@jerryjohnsonii4181 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@samanthadean1083 3 жыл бұрын

You’re back!!! And with an awesome restoration!!!

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@mauraleticiachillemi6403 Жыл бұрын

So gorgeous !! That restoration is exellently !!

@roycolglazier1061 3 жыл бұрын

Cute, CUTE! Made me laugh - THANKS! A bit of happy news in a sometimes drear world. More of the same please!

@GT_Racer347 3 жыл бұрын

Now that was cool! I also liked how you left off the collar on the Dremel. Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

I got this Dremel before they started putting collars on them :) Probably getting time for a new Dremel.

@melaniedeardorff3460 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it when you explain some of the critical steps! 👏🏽

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback. It's good to know! And feel free to ask questions here in the comments if something isn't clear.

@williamtheconqueror4563 3 жыл бұрын

How did you know the part you made was missing from the inside?

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Someone had posted photos online of one of these taken apart. Great question!

@meinemechaniker 3 жыл бұрын

👍😀

@davidcoats1037 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! 😃👍🏼

@nguyenngocducha 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know what the mechanism is for until the last seconds WOW

@elwyncoates810 3 жыл бұрын

What a superb talent! You make it look so easy. I enjoy watching your videos.

@roylwarrensr5459 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece you work so hard on ❤

@nancymills1884 2 жыл бұрын

Many of these banks are works of art . I hadn’t seen an elephant, it was restored beautifully. Makes me wish I was tossing my spare change into this. Must have been entertaining for children to save and encouraged them to keep playing with the bank.

@Jesse-B 3 жыл бұрын

The magnetic field at 2:53 is amazing... looks like Mr. Vice is watching your work. I like the way you make it "better than new".

@DANYMITERESTORATION 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great item to restore - definitely a keeper! I enjoyed your restoration and susbscribed!

@notamemethememe589 3 жыл бұрын

11:08 Machine: it’s time to get funky

@LittleRestorers 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool project...lovely outcome 👍👏👩‍🔧

@tactical1981 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Good job!

@margueriteoelrich4266 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely want one🤗. Such a wonderful excellent job of restoration.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@robertovillalobos4798 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente alcancía muy bonita pieza 👍 volvió a la vida y de que forma. Suscrito y likes . Desde Venezuela ciudad Maracaibo.

@helmutzollner5496 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one! Really surprising what people come up with for their piggy banks. And then make it out of cast iron! Well, those were the days before plastic...

@lindawallace6750 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Job!!

@user-oc6kl5sc9e 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ukraine! I watched all your videos and I never cease to be surprised, I lived my life but I have never seen such things.

@patriciaabregu6478 3 жыл бұрын

Una hermosa alcancía.Vuelve a ser utilizado un objeto tan delicado como ese elefante, Felicitaciones.

@sunnyjozani8421 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool coin bank! Great work!

@rgauchosma 3 жыл бұрын

Muito bonito cara. Parabéns.

@babaganoosh1969 3 жыл бұрын

Even went out of his way to make a torrison spring jig...that's dedication right there

@JB-ox7ib 2 жыл бұрын

So neat!

@nitronorman1491 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same bank at home!

@perineill1295 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Restoration!

@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 жыл бұрын

great job as always👍

@GT_Racer347 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos too, btw!

@lordfartquadbeanz2002 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see one of these restored for a while you earned my subscription

@iamshaman 3 жыл бұрын

Oh! I love this one, how cute

@updownstate 3 жыл бұрын

I love these banks! I have a kitty and my brother had a coffin with a skeleton hand. Seeing this has cheered me right up. Thank you. Subscribed.

@henry-jacquesbussiere9863 3 жыл бұрын

Original ! Très bien.

@LoraAmar 2 жыл бұрын

😃👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰 лапочка слоник какой ! Такая прелесть милая . Молодец Мастер - настоящий волшебник !

@aquimarceloribeiro5903 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent , beautiful toy antique

@lolcec81 2 жыл бұрын

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера который отреставрировал слона.

@douglashanson7005 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! 😃

@carolmccorry3053 3 жыл бұрын

Grsat job, looks better than new

@gracemoore3822 3 жыл бұрын

I love it.😘

@Cradley684 3 жыл бұрын

Mammoth job, Stay Safe !!!.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

"Mammoth job," Nice :)

@jamescraig5421 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Restoration Bro.👌👌👌

@jjjnnn7258 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, that Elephant is thick.

@lisafield4508 3 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@finbah5706 2 жыл бұрын

loved this video. my fav restoration of all your videos. paint job is amazing.

@AcmeRestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@robertgilmour1903 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@raziel3726 3 жыл бұрын

Craftsman!!

@geistchapel 3 жыл бұрын

I have this exact same bank with the original paint. They are actually pretty valuable... except for when you do this. The moment the flash came off it became worthless. It may look better than it used to but unfortunately, to a collector, it's ruined because it's been altered.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

I do my research., and I almost never restore anything that is of collectable value. This bank is not collectable at all. It's a reproduction.

@geistchapel 3 жыл бұрын

@@AcmeRestorations ok...I have an original. In fact, the screws on mine are flat head screws...

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

@@geistchapel It's hard to tell what you've got when they are rusty. A lot of restorations end up being different than what I assumed. My next one is the same story. Never can tell what's under the rust and grime until you sandblast! Thanks for watching.

@heydiestrada1016 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing 👏♥️

@waynehewitt6427 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@erickreyes2366 3 жыл бұрын

One question, do you sell this elephant and if so, when do you want?

@user-ce9wy7lf2q 3 жыл бұрын

🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 свежий ремонт поздравляю 💯👏🙋👍🌹

@jeansiegel4128 3 жыл бұрын

Super!

@reginaromsey 3 жыл бұрын

Removing the casting flash makes you a better workman than the original. The elephant comes out looking and working better than new.

@jotmattu 3 жыл бұрын

Good job👍

@patriciavillalba8693 3 жыл бұрын

Muy bonito dicen que hay que tenerlo con plata para que no falte en el hogar

@Jojoflipptaus 3 жыл бұрын

All the satisfactory ASMR feeling was just gone at the moment I saw him pouring the grey paint over the rim of the can.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what that means.

@hoodoo2001 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous.

@birabira3382 3 жыл бұрын

Ótimo vídeo Ótimo trabalho Um grande abraço

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

@CibelesSanz 3 жыл бұрын

Comment #100. Such a beautiful toy!

@oneshotme 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great and a wonderful job restoring it!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up Also I subscribed to your channel

@MegaBrenda1970 2 жыл бұрын

I love slept so I really enjoyed this

@robertphillips6296 3 жыл бұрын

Even though it was of an Elephant and it was pretty neat the way you put coins inside it, it just couldn’t hold very much money.

@AcmeRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

When coin banks were popular for children, coins had a lot more comparative value. I bet this could hold $10 in coins easily. Once upon a time, that was a TON of money for a kid.