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Beaver Construction Sets

Beaver steel construction sets were produced by The Rutland Plastics Ltd in the 1950s and 1960s

Manufacturer / Distributor

The Rutland Plastics Limited, Oakham, Rutland, UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BEAVER (Ref:BVR)

Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
after 1950 to before 1969
Material
Steel
Thread
4BA
Boss Type
single-tapped (see comment *1)
Boss Thread
4BA
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38 (probably)
No. of Parts in System
37 (probably)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.2

Comments
Probably related to KONSTRUKTA. *1 Bush Wheel & Collar double tapped, diameter 5/16".

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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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Below there is a manual which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.


An instruction manual for Beaver sets 1-3

An instruction manual for Beaver set 4

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