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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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?
@@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.
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.
No. The flap guides all the coins to the opposite side of that internal metal divider from the mechanism. All you have to do it remove one screw to get to the coins.
Good work.... If you connect 2 parts and then remove cast marks, it would have made perfect match result... I guess you removed too much from legs. Yet appreciate your efforts and patience. Liked it
This bank is pretty obviously a knock off. Probably from the 80s. Although I never use fasteners to date anything; they are often times not original. Thanks for watching.
Have you ever worked on any rudolph piggy banks?? my mom has hers from the 40s.when you would put a coin in the slot the nose would light up..i did see it work at one time but have no idea why the pieces got removed..i did see anothe rone on e-bay that was a plastic one so i bought it..
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
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.
Hi,
Can I buy this elephant bank?
Thank you
I also would like to buy this elephant bank.
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.
@@tysonberry47 hey I just found one on Etsy, just want to let you know
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
Flicking the coin into the body was unexpected. I expected a gradual arcing placement. Great restoration...
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.
My daughter would love that bank! She has loved elephants ever since she was little! You did a remarkable job!
Vintage coin banks had such personality. More than my boring piggy bank.
You're not just restoring it, you're making it look way better than when it was new! Awesome Job!
I actually have one of these with the paint still pretty much intact...what a great find/restore job!
Thanks!
I do too!!! Still in real good shape!
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.
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!
Thank you so much!
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.
LOL, I had (and I think I still have it) the monkey bank when I was a kid. Thanks for watching!
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.
Thank you!
Какая прелесть этот старинный слоник)
Вау! Класс! Никогда такой копилки не видела! Как раньше делали вещи... И как здорово ее отреставрировали! 👍👏💐
that elephant looks absolutely more happy!
Brilliant loved the way the coin was flicked and not just placed in...kids would love that
Great restoration. I LOVE the old mechanical banks. It is so cool to see one brought back to life.
Thank you for not cutting corners and so nice that it doesn't need batteries ❤
The best restoration I have ever seen on RUclips for a cast-iron Bank, really brilliant...
Thank you so much!
И копилка хорошая и работа. Спасибо за хорошее настроение.
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. 😃😃😃😃😃😃
What a fun little project - now you also have a spring jig. Great result.
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.
Beautiful restoration Beautiful outcome and a precious item to keep and cherish stunning
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 😁.
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!
IS THAT DIVINE BEAST VAH RUTA, MECHANICAL BLESSING OF THE ZORA’S DOMAIN!
So gorgeous !! That restoration is exellently !!
This was an excellent restoration! Great work. I can see that you have lots of skills!
The crosshead screws suggest a relatively recent origin. Nicely spruced up, anyhow!
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.
The knockoffs showed up in the mid 80's, they usually have made in China stamped on them somewhere.
@@deniseboldea1624 This one has no marks of any kind, but it's clearly not made from an original mold.
The crosshead screws was going to be my comment too, but you beat me to it....
I never knew that about crosshead screws. What a cool observation.
You’re back!!! And with an awesome restoration!!!
Yes! Thank you!
Beautiful piece you work so hard on ❤
Awesome! I love those old coin-flipping banks!!!! Great restoration.
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".
What a superb talent! You make it look so easy. I enjoy watching your videos.
😃Extraordinario trabajo!! Muy detallado. Y me encantan sus Herramientas 💫 haces Magia 🪄 con ellas!! Amazing!! 🐘
Very cool project...lovely outcome 👍👏👩🔧
Fantastic restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Such a cool coin bank! Great work!
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.
Excelente alcancía muy bonita pieza 👍 volvió a la vida y de que forma. Suscrito y likes . Desde Venezuela ciudad Maracaibo.
Excellent Restoration Bro.👌👌👌
Very nice. Good job!
Absolutely want one🤗. Such a wonderful excellent job of restoration.
Many thanks!
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.
I wanted to see one of these restored for a while you earned my subscription
😃👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰 лапочка слоник какой ! Такая прелесть милая . Молодец Мастер - настоящий волшебник !
Una hermosa alcancía.Vuelve a ser utilizado un objeto tan delicado como ese elefante,
Felicitaciones.
Cute, CUTE! Made me laugh - THANKS! A bit of happy news in a sometimes drear world. More of the same please!
loved this video. my fav restoration of all your videos. paint job is amazing.
Thank you very much!
I appreciate it when you explain some of the critical steps! 👏🏽
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.
Cool job, thanks
Now that was cool! I also liked how you left off the collar on the Dremel. Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻
I got this Dremel before they started putting collars on them :) Probably getting time for a new Dremel.
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...
How did you know the part you made was missing from the inside?
Someone had posted photos online of one of these taken apart. Great question!
Excellent , beautiful toy antique
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.
Beautiful Job!!
I didn't know what the mechanism is for until the last seconds WOW
Even went out of his way to make a torrison spring jig...that's dedication right there
Good Work Good Restoration 👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks 👍
🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 свежий ремонт поздравляю 💯👏🙋👍🌹
great job as always👍
I enjoy your videos too, btw!
Well done! 😃👍🏼
Such a great item to restore - definitely a keeper! I enjoyed your restoration and susbscribed!
That’s Awesome !!! I love it !! 👍
Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера который отреставрировал слона.
🙏🙏🙏🙏good work. Very nice. I like it. 😘😘😘
Thank you very much
Nice Restoration!
Wow, epic result!
Grsat job, looks better than new
11:08 Machine: it’s time to get funky
Removing the casting flash makes you a better workman than the original. The elephant comes out looking and working better than new.
👍😀
Great job! 😃
I have the same bank at home!
A little known fact... This is also how real elephants look inside. 🌈⭐ The more you know...
Mammoth job, Stay Safe !!!.
"Mammoth job," Nice :)
Aww, I was really hoping to see some powder coating paint...
Nice job though! I love mechanical banks. :)
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.
One question, do you sell this elephant and if so, when do you want?
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.
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.
@@AcmeRestorations ok...I have an original. In fact, the screws on mine are flat head screws...
@@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.
Ótimo vídeo
Ótimo trabalho
Um grande abraço
Obrigado!
Muito bonito cara. Parabéns.
Wow amazing 👏♥️
Original ! Très bien.
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.
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?
@@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.
@@AcmeRestorations
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Comment #100. Such a beautiful toy!
Good job👍
I preferred minimum restoration , preserve as it is like it is just made from a factory made
Good job!
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
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.
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.
Looks great and a wonderful job restoring it!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Also I subscribed to your channel
Muy bonito dicen que hay que tenerlo con plata para que no falte en el hogar
So you had take the bank and mechanism completely apart to get the few coins it could hold?
No. The flap guides all the coins to the opposite side of that internal metal divider from the mechanism. All you have to do it remove one screw to get to the coins.
Oh! I love this one, how cute
Good work....
If you connect 2 parts and then remove cast marks, it would have made perfect match result...
I guess you removed too much from legs.
Yet appreciate your efforts and patience. Liked it
at 11:05 i think the shutter speed synced up with the vibration of the compressor for an interesting wobbly visual effect :0
That's exactly what happened. I thought it looked cool though, so I left it in.
How old would this bank be with the Phillips screws in it?
This bank is pretty obviously a knock off. Probably from the 80s. Although I never use fasteners to date anything; they are often times not original. Thanks for watching.
Did you test for lead paint?
I will if something is old enough. This is a reproduction, not older than the 1970s or 80s.
Have you ever worked on any rudolph piggy banks?? my mom has hers from the 40s.when you would put a coin in the slot the nose would light up..i did see it work at one time but have no idea why the pieces got removed..i did see anothe rone on e-bay that was a plastic one so i bought it..
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 :)
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
I would guess this was made in India. Probably in the 80s. This one was genuinely rusty/not antiqued.
All the satisfactory ASMR feeling was just gone at the moment I saw him pouring the grey paint over the rim of the can.
I don't know what that means.