Rusty Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank Restoration.

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]

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]

Hi, Can I buy this elephant bank? Thank you

[@tysonberry47]

I also would like to buy this elephant bank.

[@rewind316]

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]

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

[@abumohammed6524]

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]

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

[@updownstate]

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.

[@OnyxAgainstTheWorld]

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

[@bigginsmcsauce]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks!

[@TheSofakingfliest]

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

[@pville5548]

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]

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

[@Extreme-Graphics]

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

[@paulorth2251]

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.

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

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

[@jilldavies7094]

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]

Thank you so much!

[@mrsdashwood9700]

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]

Thank you!

[@willyrobertlegendre4662]

that elephant looks absolutely more happy!

[@quazarstar1937]

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 😁.

[@jarinazf9683]

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

[@Nikela969]

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

[@ThatLynnGirl]

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

[@stepcorngrumbleteats7683]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@gaynorjackson8857]

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

[@janelloyd4332]

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

[@judymanning2538]

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

[@ochoch9345]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

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]

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!

[@MMitchellMarmel]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

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]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

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

[@logotrikes]

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

[@suitov]

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

[@mauraleticiachillemi6403]

So gorgeous !! That restoration is exellently !!

[@alanm3438]

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. 😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@samanthadean1083]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

Yes! Thank you!

[@brucebucholz4862]

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

[@dzemma27]

Какая прелесть этот старинный слоник)

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

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

[@elwyncoates810]

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

[@melaniedeardorff3460]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

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]

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

[@Jesse-B]

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".

[@sunnyjozani8421]

Such a cool coin bank! Great work!

[@roylwarrensr5459]

Beautiful piece you work so hard on ❤

[@user-eq9qw9hj5z]

И копилка хорошая и работа. Спасибо за хорошее настроение.

[@GT_Racer347]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

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

[@LittleRestorers]

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

[@gioasencio1299]

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

[@Frankestein01nl]

Wow, epic result!

[@nancymills1884]

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.

[@margueriteoelrich4266]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

Many thanks!

[@lordfartquadbeanz2002]

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

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Cool job, thanks

[@updownstate]

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.

[@lindawallace6750]

Beautiful Job!!

[@charitybrown4274]

That’s Awesome !!! I love it !! 👍

[@tactical1981]

Very nice. Good job!

[@robertovillalobos4798]

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

[@DANYMITERESTORATION]

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

[@davidcoats1037]

Well done! 😃👍🏼

[@roycolglazier1061]

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

[@jamescraig5421]

Excellent Restoration Bro.👌👌👌

[@patriciaabregu6478]

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

[@aquimarceloribeiro5903]

Excellent , beautiful toy antique

[@finbah5706]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@perineill1295]

Nice Restoration!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

great job as always👍

[@GT_Racer347]

I enjoy your videos too, btw!

[@douglashanson7005]

Great job! 😃

[@JB-ox7ib]

So neat!

[@LoraAmar]

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

[@carolmccorry3053]

Grsat job, looks better than new

[@helmutzollner5496]

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...

[@lisafield4508]

Good job!

[@iamshaman]

Oh! I love this one, how cute

[@user-ce9wy7lf2q]

🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 свежий ремонт поздравляю 💯👏🙋👍🌹

[@user-oc6kl5sc9e]

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.

[@rgauchosma]

Muito bonito cara. Parabéns.

[@babaganoosh1969]

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

[@lolcec81]

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

[@oneshotme]

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

[@jotmattu]

Good job👍

[@heydiestrada1016]

Wow amazing 👏♥️

[@henry-jacquesbussiere9863]

Original ! Très bien.

[@nguyenngocducha]

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

[@rushabdhakulkar1001]

Good Work Good Restoration 👌🏻👌🏻

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks 👍

[@notamemethememe589]

11:08 Machine: it’s time to get funky

[@robertgilmour1903]

Nice!

[@gracemoore3822]

I love it.😘

[@CibelesSanz]

Comment #100. Such a beautiful toy!

[@reginaromsey]

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

[@waynehewitt6427]

Very cool.

[@jjjnnn7258]

Damn, that Elephant is thick.

[@birabira3382]

Ótimo vídeo Ótimo trabalho Um grande abraço

[@AcmeRestorations]

Obrigado!

[@hoodoo2001]

Fabulous.

[@Jojoflipptaus]

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]

I don't know what that means.

[@user-gm1gm3tt3j]

FRUMOASĂ PUȘCULIȚĂ!💸💸💸👍

[@jeansiegel4128]

Super!

[@jclark2752]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

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.

[@williamtheconqueror4563]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

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

[@SIGMA_hub8]

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

[@nitronorman1491]

I have the same bank at home!

[@erickreyes2366]

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

[@evekankam6744]

Brilliant

[@carrestore]

good job

[@cheddersnevets4106]

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

[@kingafendikingafendi8897]

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

[@kalyanigayawal2808]

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

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much

[@GabyGeorge1996]

What brand of airbrush paint do you use, and where can I find it? Also, I appreciate you writing the names of the liquid compounds you used

[@MegaBrenda1970]

I love slept so I really enjoyed this

[@Cradley684]

Mammoth job, Stay Safe !!!.

[@AcmeRestorations]

"Mammoth job," Nice :)