Fri-Die

Fri-Die Construction Sets

Fri-Die was a simple system where angle girders were the main structural elements. It was produced in Germany around the time of the Second World War.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Made by an unknown firm in Westphalia, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for FRI-DIE

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm

Country
Germany

Dates
after World War Two

Material
Steel

Thread
3x

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
15

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.5

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.8 (see comment *¹)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
(see comment *²)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.0

Bolt diameter (mm)
6(approximately)

Comments
Simple system with steel parts either blackened or painted red & blue. Angle Girders are main structural elements, also 2 Flat Girders. *¹ Some 3.0. *² Also round head Bolts.

Below there are manuals/leafets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

A Fri-Die model sheet
Unfortunately the bottom of the sheet has been torn off
(Added 14/11/2018)

Various photos of the Fri-Die construction system
(Added 14/11/2018)