Rusty Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank Restoration.

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  • @AcmeRestorations
    @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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
      @bjoy20101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi,
      Can I buy this elephant bank?
      Thank you

    • @tysonberry47
      @tysonberry47 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also would like to buy this elephant bank.

    • @rewind316
      @rewind316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @bjoy20101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @abumohammed6524
      @abumohammed6524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
    @logotrikes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

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

    • @updownstate
      @updownstate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno
    @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bigginsmcsauce
    @bigginsmcsauce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

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

  • @Extreme-Graphics
    @Extreme-Graphics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @OnyxAgainstTheWorld
    @OnyxAgainstTheWorld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
    @pville5548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    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
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jilldavies7094
    @jilldavies7094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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!

  • @mrsdashwood9700
    @mrsdashwood9700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Nikela969
    @Nikela969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @willyrobertlegendre4662
    @willyrobertlegendre4662 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that elephant looks absolutely more happy!

  • @dzemma27
    @dzemma27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Какая прелесть этот старинный слоник)

  • @jarinazf9683
    @jarinazf9683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @janelloyd4332
    @janelloyd4332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @judymanning2538
    @judymanning2538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @stepcorngrumbleteats7683
    @stepcorngrumbleteats7683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @alanm3438
    @alanm3438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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. 😃😃😃😃😃😃

  • @ochoch9345
    @ochoch9345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @leannbridwell1853
    @leannbridwell1853 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @brucebucholz4862 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @quazarstar1937
    @quazarstar1937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😁.

  • @gaynorjackson8857
    @gaynorjackson8857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gioasencio1299
    @gioasencio1299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ВеселыйГробовщик-м5ы
    @ВеселыйГробовщик-м5ы 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    И копилка хорошая и работа. Спасибо за хорошее настроение.

  • @MMitchellMarmel
    @MMitchellMarmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @deniseboldea1624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @logotrikes
      @logotrikes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @suitov
      @suitov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nancymills1884
    @nancymills1884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @elwyncoates810
    @elwyncoates810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @robertovillalobos4798
    @robertovillalobos4798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mauraleticiachillemi6403
    @mauraleticiachillemi6403 ปีที่แล้ว

    So gorgeous !! That restoration is exellently !!

  • @patriciaabregu6478
    @patriciaabregu6478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @roylwarrensr5459
    @roylwarrensr5459 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful piece you work so hard on ❤

  • @НиколайКупец-ы1ж
    @НиколайКупец-ы1ж 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Jesse-B
    @Jesse-B 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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".

  • @LoraAmar
    @LoraAmar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lordfartquadbeanz2002
    @lordfartquadbeanz2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @margueriteoelrich4266
    @margueriteoelrich4266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @melaniedeardorff3460
    @melaniedeardorff3460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @numm-nutts1237
    @numm-nutts1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @helmutzollner5496
    @helmutzollner5496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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...

  • @ThatLynnGirl
    @ThatLynnGirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @finbah5706
    @finbah5706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @LittleRestorers
    @LittleRestorers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @roycolglazier1061
    @roycolglazier1061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @GT_Racer347
    @GT_Racer347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sunnyjozani8421
    @sunnyjozani8421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a cool coin bank! Great work!

  • @tactical1981
    @tactical1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice. Good job!

  • @lolcec81
    @lolcec81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @reginaromsey
    @reginaromsey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aquimarceloribeiro5903
    @aquimarceloribeiro5903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent , beautiful toy antique

  • @jamescraig5421
    @jamescraig5421 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Restoration Bro.👌👌👌

  • @updownstate
    @updownstate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @babaganoosh1969
    @babaganoosh1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @VeradonaRestoration
    @VeradonaRestoration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Cool job, thanks

  • @ЭмильДайрбек
    @ЭмильДайрбек 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 свежий ремонт поздравляю 💯👏🙋👍🌹

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @lindawallace6750
    @lindawallace6750 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Job!!

  • @kalyanigayawal2808
    @kalyanigayawal2808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏🙏🙏🙏good work. Very nice. I like it. 😘😘😘

  • @DANYMITERESTORATION
    @DANYMITERESTORATION 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @jclark2752
    @jclark2752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aww, I was really hoping to see some powder coating paint...
    Nice job though! I love mechanical banks. :)

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will powder coat projects that were originally powder coated, or that call for it. You won't ever see me powder coat cast metal. Not worth the hassle and the results are never fantastic. Thanks for watching.

  • @carolmccorry3053
    @carolmccorry3053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grsat job, looks better than new

  • @Jojoflipptaus
    @Jojoflipptaus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @meinemechaniker
    @meinemechaniker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍😀

  • @rushabdhakulkar1001
    @rushabdhakulkar1001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Work Good Restoration 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @douglashanson7005
    @douglashanson7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! 😃

  • @davidcoats1037
    @davidcoats1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done! 😃👍🏼

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown4274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s Awesome !!! I love it !! 👍

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great job as always👍

    • @GT_Racer347
      @GT_Racer347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I enjoy your videos too, btw!

  • @cheddersnevets4106
    @cheddersnevets4106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A little known fact... This is also how real elephants look inside. 🌈⭐ The more you know...

  • @nguyenngocducha
    @nguyenngocducha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @wedgelewis7903
    @wedgelewis7903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good job.
    You need to get some chainsaw files. They're round and come in different sizes. The round file you was using is wood rasp.
    That metal will harm it.
    I like watching you restore old things.

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't use a wood rasp in this video, nor did I use a round file. The only file I used what a metal file. At which point do you think you see a round file? What time in the video?

    • @wedgelewis7903
      @wedgelewis7903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AcmeRestorations
      I apologize. I thought I seen one when you was getting the cast markings off the saddle. Under the rounded part. Didn't mean any against you or your techniques.
      Thought I seen one and was trying to help. But you do a great job in your videos. If you happen to know someone who can restore an old tube type portable car radio. Send them my way. If you can do one, great. I truly apologize for making that assumption.

    • @wedgelewis7903
      @wedgelewis7903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AcmeRestorations
      4.22

  • @Frankestein01nl
    @Frankestein01nl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, epic result!

  • @CibelesSanz
    @CibelesSanz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Comment #100. Such a beautiful toy!

  • @Cradley684
    @Cradley684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mammoth job, Stay Safe !!!.

  • @geistchapel
    @geistchapel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @geistchapel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @nitronorman1491
    @nitronorman1491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the same bank at home!

  • @perineill1295
    @perineill1295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Restoration!

  • @lisafield4508
    @lisafield4508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job!

  • @MegaBrenda1970
    @MegaBrenda1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love slept so I really enjoyed this

  • @jjjnnn7258
    @jjjnnn7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, that Elephant is thick.

  • @heydiestrada1016
    @heydiestrada1016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow amazing 👏♥️

  • @henry-jacquesbussiere9863
    @henry-jacquesbussiere9863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Original ! Très bien.

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips6296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

  • @birabira3382
    @birabira3382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ótimo vídeo
    Ótimo trabalho
    Um grande abraço

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @tymz-r-achangin
    @tymz-r-achangin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The phillip-head screws was a pretty good idea of how new this bank was and where it was made ;o)
    commi china?
    Hey, still a cool restoration though :)

    • @tymz-r-achangin
      @tymz-r-achangin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can see the very poor castings in this piece, whereas J.E. Stevens and other quality made banks from the 1970's and older had very clean castings, and china along with India is NOTORIOUS for having reproduced these banks on a large scale.
      Ebay was a madhouse with all of these reproductions that people tried to antique and sell them off as the real deal

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would guess this was made in India. Probably in the 80s. This one was genuinely rusty/not antiqued.

  • @jotmattu
    @jotmattu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job👍

  • @patriciavillalba8693
    @patriciavillalba8693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @notamemethememe589
    @notamemethememe589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    11:08 Machine: it’s time to get funky

  • @rgauchosma
    @rgauchosma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muito bonito cara. Parabéns.

  • @JB-ox7ib
    @JB-ox7ib 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So neat!

  • @melindamoore9449
    @melindamoore9449 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this a repop that had gotten wet or an actual antique piece? Screws and workmanship looked to be repop?Amazing restore.

  • @ChakaTSB
    @ChakaTSB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same airbrush for painting my miniatures. Also making the jig for the spring and welding the flap was just flexing on us lmao good resto though...is it bad that i liked the putting tho?

  • @SIGMA_hub8
    @SIGMA_hub8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    woooooooooooow very nice.............

  • @williamtheconqueror4563
    @williamtheconqueror4563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @toast3591
    @toast3591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My family had one of these elephants growing up and my parents still have it, it was so fun flicking the coin into the back and having it fall out of the stomach because our country’s coins are thin

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's funny. These were obviously made for countries with fat money! Thanks for watching.

  • @waynehewitt6427
    @waynehewitt6427 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool.

  • @kingafendikingafendi8897
    @kingafendikingafendi8897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I preferred minimum restoration , preserve as it is like it is just made from a factory made

  • @ShuhPond
    @ShuhPond 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooh, I have one of these!

    • @AcmeRestorations
      @AcmeRestorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well now you know how to take it apart and put it back together if you didn't already :) Thanks for watching.