In this video, I restored a scale used by doctors in Germany in the early 1900s and produced by the famous Alexanderwerk company.
More about the restoration/transformation process:
I bought this doctor's scale from an auction site. I found it very interesting, and I think it was worth the effort because we don't see something like this every day.
From the pictures on the site, I didn't notice that crack; maybe it happened during shipping.

The restoration/transformation process was uneventful but painstaking. Many pieces were damaged due to water and time, especially the interior.
I also had to deal again with a huge crack. Cast iron welding isn't easy, but I think I managed very well as long as the scale could keep me on it (see the test at the end of the video).
The whole project took almost two weeks. The paint gave me little trouble, as the scale was painted in several coats, and the gel stripper could only penetrate one at a time.
I cleaned the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. A lot of people ask me about this machine, so I leave you a link to read up on it: https://www.sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198
I also wanted to keep a vintage and doctorly look and paint the weighing scale sky blue.
I hope you enjoy this restoration project. I enjoyed working on it and am thrilled with how it turned out; it was gratifying to see how it works and to have the opportunity to own such a beautiful object!
Please ask me if you have any questions about what I used and why! I answer them all!

Cheers! Johnny.

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