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Baukerl Robo and Robo Construction Sets
Baukerl Robo and Robo were two names for the same unusual construction system using wooden blocks joined with rods by clamps. It was produced in Germany in the 1950s. It is the same as Den Lille Konstruktören (Sweden), El Ingeniero Mecanico (Spain) sets.
Manufacturer / Distributor
Fränkisches Metallwerk M.B.H., Nürnberg, Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BAUKERL ROBO
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1950s
1950s
Material
Steel / Wood
Steel / Wood
Thread
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Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
M4 (see comment *1)
M4 (see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
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--
No. of Parts in System
12
12
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25 (approximately)
25 (approximately)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *2)
4.1 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
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Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
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Bolt diameter (mm)
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Comments
Wooden Blocks with Rods joined by J Clamps. Also called ROBO. Looks very like EL INGENIERO MECANICO. *1 Grub Screw In J Clamp. *2 In Blocks.
Manufacturer / Distributor
Fränkisches Metallwerk M.B.H., Nürnberg, Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ROBO
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1950s to known in 1960
1950s to known in 1960
Material
Steel / Wood
Steel / Wood
Thread
----
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Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
M4 (see comment *1)
M4 (see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
20 (approximately)
20 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25 (approximately)
25 (approximately)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *2)
4.1 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
-- --
-- --
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
---
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Comments
J Clamps join Rods, wood Blocks. Also called BAUKERL ROBO. DEN LILLE KONSTRUKTÖREN for Sweden. Very like EL INGENIERO MECANICO. & see LIL'N-GINEER. *1 Clamp Screw. *2 In Blocks.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are manuals/leafets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
The model leaflet for a Baukerl Robo set.
(Added 25/10/2018)
The model leaflet for a Baukerl Robo set (in German).
(Added 25/10/2018)
The manual for a Baukerl Robo set (in German).
(Added 25/10/2018)
Various photos of the Baukerl Robo construction system.
(Added 25/10/2018)
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