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1920's Vintage Razor Blade Sharpener 'Twinplex' - Restoration

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Here is a new video !!
This is a vintage razor blade sharpener made around 1920 by the American company Twinplex Stamping Co. It's the G200 model.
The original color was hammer grey, I decided to do a satin black / mirror polish finish. I hope you'll like that version that was produced back then.
It must have been very useful to have one in your package :!
The leather parts were missing, hopefully I had a very old jacket from the 80's in my closet :)
Please watch till the end to see this beautiful mini razor blade sharpener in action !
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I hope you'll enjoy this restoration.
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@carver7689 Месяц назад

Beautiful work! You make it look easy. Maybe this sounds weird, but I was glad to see the nickel plating being done. It always bugs me to see someone polish a bit of carbon steel, then just leave it that way as if it won't rust. So here's a tidbit of trivia about the blade inside the sharpener: Wilkinson Sword produced razor blades like this one between 1962 and 1978. Otherwise, they were mostly known for swords, bayonets, and commando knives. Between 1903 and 1916, Wilkinson Sword also made motorcycles, but they didn't really catch on. It's an interesting company to read about!

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you very much 🙏 Always a pleasure to read some very interesting infos 😌👍

@frankr.3333 Месяц назад

Also in Deuschland gibt es diese Art Rasierklingen immernoch. Sie sind in jeder Drogerie mit Rasierartikeln erhältlich.

@doodiik Месяц назад

I would glue the skin on the other side; on the other side the paste holds well. Great job.

@theopalacin5307 Месяц назад

Sand blaster realy is the best workshop tool human has ever made

@user-hl3yz2zf2m Месяц назад

وأنا أضمّ صوتي إلى صوتك..

@cecoya 17 часов назад

Didn't realize they made something like this. How cool! Have a great day

@zorandanijelastojkovski7055 Месяц назад

Impressive. I don't think I've ever seen someone polishing a bearing. Well done mate. Keep them coming.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you ! First time for me too 😉👍

@PaulinesPastimes Месяц назад

I like that one of the ends had a little face. Beautiful job as always. 😊

@johnkelley9877 Месяц назад

I was surprised with how much corrosion and leather bits were in the sharpener. The sharpener looks fantastic and repairing that box was a great idea. Thanks for sharing this and you do great work on all of your restorations.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you very much John ! The leather should have been glued on the other side, I mean the Suede side… But it seems like it does the job 🤷‍♂️ Thanks again for your support 🙏

@trainboy7 Месяц назад

I almost thought it was a pencil sharpener for a second. lol

@copperman752 Месяц назад

A real history lesson. I had never seen anything like this, I didn't know that kind of razor blade could be sharpened! I'll bet this was handy during The Great Depression.

@midimidori4699 Месяц назад

He did a restoration a few months ago of a different type of safety blade sharpener, too!

@josephcroeniangamer3727 Месяц назад

honestly, i think tresuring and caring for our material things is the norm in history, the actual attitude of buying five or six very mediocre razors a month to trow away after using like 3 times is the weird thing in perspective.

@oatlord Месяц назад

Imported steel was a marketing flex at one point...

@CoolAgainRestoration Месяц назад

You always find unique items to restore and with a history behind them. It was a nice work and video. The only thing is that you put the leather on the other side but I guess no one will use that anymore , so it’s fine. It looks gorgeous and you chose new colors more better than it was before 👍👌 cheers mate !

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you very much my friend. You’re right the leather would have been more efficient on the other side. Well it looks like it does the job anyways 🤷‍♂️😅👍

@Damien.D Месяц назад

Very clever design. Never seen that kind of object. The way it rotates the blade is a simple and elegant mechanism. Fantastic work as usual. Chrome and black is perfect.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thanks a lot Damien. I think the leather should be reversed… It would have been more efficient on the Suede side 🤷‍♂️ It does the job anyways, even if it could be sharper 😉👍

@r.awilliams9815 Месяц назад

@@TheFabrik A little green stropping compound on the leather might help.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

@@r.awilliams9815definitely 👍

@weldingslife5382 Месяц назад

as a welder I’m impressed you didn’t burn right through that thin material

@MrAsBBB 2 дня назад

Stunning restoration. Such a treat to watch

@JustAPersonWhoComments 19 дней назад

Now thats a vintage collector's item!

@TheMegaAsh Месяц назад

You glued the wrong side of the leather upwards. You should have glued the leather with the suede side up. When you polish a blade you also get better results if you use a polishing compound which is why you put the leather suede side up so the compound sticks to the leather.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thanks for all these infos ! Now I know. It seems like the shiny side does the job too, even if it’s less efficient. Thanks again. I’ll do better next time 👍

@Klmp13 9 дней назад

I really like how your sandblasting doesn't leave a streaky looking surface behind ❤

@jicabe577 Месяц назад

Another common, everyday tool from a hundred years ago, turned into a jewel. Better than new. Would the humble man who worked at the factory ever dream his production to be restored in the XXI century?

@JaveGeddes Месяц назад

Can you do some videos on the tools you're using? It would be great to know all the in between details like what grain of sand blaster using and what cabinets/machines you have. These videos are very inspiring. Thanks for making them.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

There are a few infos in the description 👍

@user-bt4vx2fe2f Месяц назад

We moved alot when I was a kid and had to clean alot of houses found lot of old stuff like this. But I can pretty much guarantee I have never seen a® mark on a razor blade . But this old blade had a ® mark.

@mskayla7747 Месяц назад

That was cool. And rescuing the box was a nice touch. 👍

@samanthaojaniemi4518 Месяц назад

You always find the coolest stuff to bring back to life. The only other razor sharpener I've seen restored is Mr. P. Very well done!

@edwardlong189 Месяц назад

I remember trying to sharpen blades for my grandfather in the early 1950s. Didn’t have much luck! Lol

@tyn999 Месяц назад

It looks so chic at the end! I would never guess it's a razor blade sharpener... 😅

@georgebrown8312 Месяц назад

Beautifully done. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work.

@maruja8751 Месяц назад

J'ignorais, jusqu'à il y a peu, qu'existaient ces petits affûteurs de lames. Le mélange chrome et couleur noire est magnifique. Du très beau travail, comme d'habitude et au final un bel objet de collection. Super !

@noads1035 Месяц назад

Thanks! I have one of those in like new condition. I actually use it for stropping blades. Nice save!

@joemoore4027 Месяц назад

I had one when I was younger and it it worked great for extending the life of the blades and it was fun to use ! Great job.

@andreaskorner4638 Месяц назад

👍🏻Great! A good old thing gets newborn! Nice that you put attention to the box as well!

@doriphor Месяц назад

Lovely results! Small detail: it's a strop not a sharpener.

@KoreyNicholson 19 дней назад

Okay i have watched all of your videos from oldest to newest. I have some questions: Do you change your glass beads for every project? It seems like you are always adding them. Why do you not use pickling for all items? Is there certain materials it wont work on? It seems like that is the way more efficient process. What happened to the laser??? And most importantly, why are you not churning out videos constantly and listing the items you refurbish for sale? You could be monetizing this channel way more for yourself and this hobby. Its absolutely fascinating and YOUR restored toys would generate a sizable profit since you can set the prices yourself. Everyone will want their hands on a Fabrick Restored Trainset from the 20-40s. They for real are super neat. Have you considered building a toy from scratch? I think by now you could do it by memory and create one way better! That one would be a one of kind priceless piece of art. Food for thought.

@hrafnafadhir Месяц назад

Holy production quality, man. This is fantastic. I’m subscribing.

@ilexaquifolium712 Месяц назад

Found your channel after your last video was reposted on a different platform (....uncredited 🙁). I have been watching all afternoon - your videos are wonderfully relaxing and I'm learning a lot too!

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you very much !!! There are a lot of fake accounts out there🤷‍♂️

@ShadowsOnTheScreen Месяц назад

A very cool and useful gadget! And, as always, the video work was masterfully handled. Thank you so much! Dan

@briankugler7650 Месяц назад

Thank God you powder-coated it. Powder coat everything!

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

😅👍

@Tim-57 Месяц назад

Hey TF Great restoration 🙂 I did not read the title to the video, at the end I thought; why did you not sharpen a pencil...then it clicked...haha Take care of Yourself 😊

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

😅👍 I love tomatoes !

@calebmiller5632 Месяц назад

The consistent quality of your works keeps me looking for your next video❤

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you so much 🙏 Glad you appreciated it 🙌

@ajwalou-nack2343 Месяц назад

That poor tomato. Excellent work 👍

@lisalally Месяц назад

Very unusual item. I’ve never seen one before. Great result! 👏🏻I love how glossy and perfect that black paint looks. 😍

@beriano 7 дней назад

Afiador de lâmina de barbear, que coisa incrível, os antigos eram econômicos.

@AndreaMerchak 6 дней назад

Awesome! I loved that you kept the box, of course lol

@B-Shep Месяц назад

Thanks for listing all the items you use from your videos.

@sandrinehuss254 Месяц назад

Il faut que ça reviens à la mode les rasoir une lame et ressortir ce petit bijoux pour eguiser les lames❤

@doriWyo Месяц назад

My father used a similar one, 60 years ago.

@annodnosinut3485 Месяц назад

A great job on a useful object.

@kevinfoster926 Месяц назад

When I joined the Royal Navy in 1975 my dad took me to the train station in Newcastle upon tyne, he gave me a clumsily wrapped package before I got on the train and a 10 shilling note, the package was a razor with those exact blades, I was 16 and my face looked like a map of Englands inland waterways.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Wow thank you ! Glad to bring the memories back 😌🙏

@MASI_forging Месяц назад

It looks real good after renovation 👍👍

@ClassBrallyAudi Месяц назад

Can we get a video of all of your restorations please

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Oh that would be awesome ! Let me think about that ;)

@krzysiek.w. Месяц назад

I've never seen a razor which can barely cut a tomato 😂

@TheBackyardHappens Месяц назад

Polishing the ball bearing was just showing off. If I tried that, there would be a fire 😂

@stephanevelia7032 6 дней назад

Amazing skill, awesome beauty..

@user-gx1jz3ci1d Месяц назад

Друг с уважением🤝 Спасибо за труд👏

@bigsparky65 Месяц назад

Another Masterpiece of restorations

@ruslancik8036 Месяц назад

Fantastic. I'm still waiting for Titanic restauration 😂.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Oh ! I wish I could ! 😅

@ruslancik8036 Месяц назад

@TheFabrik Well, if it's not possible, then I would like to see the restoration of an item from Ussr (a radio, for example, a pateffon etc. :) )

@kristinfrazee2097 Месяц назад

I'm not sure why I didn't get a notification but I'm really glad I found it!! You did a fabulous job as always😊 and what's even better is the Bold pieces look like the face of a little bear smiling at you where the screw holes would go!!!🐻🐻 so stinking cute!!😂 can you do a fabulous job everybody's a Critic please don't listen to the others you do a great job!!!👍😁🇺🇸

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you very much !! Glad you appreciated it 😌🙏

@alanobrien1696 Месяц назад

I see he had the strop on.

@scud69er Месяц назад

That was awesome! The skill and patience are unreal.

@Chironseth1970 Месяц назад

Watching you cut that tomato with the before and after blade was like watching one of those badly acted adverts for a naff kitchen gadget. The “before” shot you tried cutting the tomato by simply pushing the blade down through the fruit with no sawing action, then surprise, surprise once the blade had been sharpened you cut it again but this time used sawing motion We all know even a dull razor blade could cut through a tomato if you used a sawing action. Busted

@g.l.swartz3157 Месяц назад

Overall well done. For future reference, the leather you used looks like chrome tanned leather. For something like this veg tanned leather would be best and the flesh side or rougher side would be the side exposed to the blade. The grain side or smooth side will not be as effective on the blades. Nice touch changing the color. I understand wanting to put your own spin on it. No pun intended.😁

@indigohammer5732 Месяц назад

I had a similar device, but had no idea what it was until recently. I thought it was to roll cigarettes!!

@soniamelaker3911 Месяц назад

Que bom que você voltou a publicar os vídeos sou sua fã gosto muito das suas restaurações

@user-xo6cu7xq6k Месяц назад

You always find the most unique items that I've never seen before. You should be proud of the excellent work you do. I just LOVE your channel!!

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you ! Glad you appreciated it 😌👍

@RonaldoSilva-tn8in Месяц назад

Restaurado afiador de lâmina de barbear 😉

@paulinobenito6905 Месяц назад

En esos tiempos no se desechaban tantas cosas se utilizaban al máximo 👍

@1943L Месяц назад

Wilkinson sword razor blades appeared in the 60s where I am. Stainless and lasted much longer than the carbon steel ones.

@Adriansmith805 Месяц назад

Fantastic Restoration looks beautiful well done 👍.

@stevenbrown8857 Месяц назад

What a brilliant thing ... great restoration

@BABYFACEBEASTIE Месяц назад

A beautiful job. Bravo

@ironvulture2015 Месяц назад

Chalk up another amazing video from the Fabrik!

@Dominic.Minischetti Месяц назад

Beautiful restoration! 👍🏻

@Rus00Win Месяц назад

Кожа это больше про правку загнутой кромки, а не про заточку.

@azbloc Месяц назад

super petit objet, affuter les lames de rasoir jetable. une découverte pour pour moi.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Oui je ne connaissais pas non plus 🤷‍♂️👍

@theantichrist4267 15 дней назад

First time ever seeing one 👍

@vijaynaik7739 Месяц назад

You are too much Sir, the way you are working on the product, it's really wonderful, like and love your restorations.... Keep it up Sir, Awaiting for the new one.

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thanks a lot my friend 😌🙏

@Vandal_Savage Месяц назад

I think i would have boiled that leather in water for a while to remove the chemicals used in the tanning process to bring it back to it's more natural state. And I would have definitely glued it with the furry side outermost. It's the coarse innermost side of the leather that is used for stropping, not the shiny treated side...

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

You’re definitely right. Thanks for the tips 👍

@Vandal_Savage Месяц назад

@@TheFabrik you are welcome. Thanks for the upload, I've not seen one quite like before - interesting little device.

@19jarhead66 Месяц назад

Another fantastic restoration.👍🏻👍🏻

@antoniorobertodalloca8629 Месяц назад

Perfeita essa restauração e o cara ai já foi dentista ou protético 😂

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

😅👍

@Itkovan 23 дня назад

Lovely work

@user-hl3yz2zf2m Месяц назад

شكرًا لك.. عمل جميل.. تمنيتُ أن أعرف البلد الذي صنع هذه الآلة الجميلة، ولم أستطع قراءة الكتابة باللغة الانجليزية على الموس، فقد انمحى بفعل التنظيف..

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

I guess it comes from the united States 👍

@jaredm450 Месяц назад

Neat contraption! Nice work on the restoration. I'm surprised you could sharpen that razor with the Twinplex. There's no compound or abrasive right? It seems like it would just strop the edge, polishing it and removing burrs, and not actually put a new edge on a dull blade - but then your results say otherwise.

@kathrynnewton5203 Месяц назад

Very nice, a pleasure to watch. Ty.

@astravarvar6964 12 дней назад

Капец сколько раньше было всяких штук, а мы только сейчас узнаём что они существуют.

@msumungo Месяц назад

Old fishing reel next?

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

I already did one ! 😅👍

@michaelmiller641 Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@thomashiggins4923 Месяц назад

Terrific, as always Fab! Pas certain que je voudrait me raser avec une lame pareille de nos jours, mais bon... Thanks. Tom. (from France).

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Merci Tom ! Ça doit un peu irriter la peau effectivement 😅

@Zuzamod Месяц назад

but for sharpening they use the other side of the leather. A fine abrasive paste is applied to the suede

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

True l Now I know 👍

@RoofAndAMeal4UsAll Месяц назад

Super-love this channel! For real!

@TheFabrik Месяц назад

Thank you !!! 🙏

@septiccalling8341 Месяц назад

Classy work........and fascinating! 👍🏻

@user-vd8gu3uy6t Месяц назад

Nice restoration 👍🏻😊

@dog8nut Месяц назад

Better than new ! You find the most interesting things to restore.

@andrewgrace4410 Месяц назад

Nice restoration 😊

@ThomasWagner-s6q 14 дней назад

My father had a razor blade sharpener just like this. However, I seem to remember a fine curved whetstone attached to the inside of the cover, so the blade flexed to whet the edge every time the holder turned over.