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Gnom Construction Sets
Gnom was a simple basic Meccano-like construction system. It was produced in Germany - probably pre Second World War.
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for GNOM
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm(probably)
Hole pitch >12.7mm(probably)
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
Material
Steel (probably)
Steel (probably)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
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Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Some sets from Rimü, which traded 1930-50s, others have no logo. Ebay photos show bright Strips, 3*3,7 holes Flanged Plates. Holes small in relation to the hole pitch, which may be c20mm.
Below there are manuals/leafets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
Gnom model leaflets
(Scans from Urs Flammer)
Various photos of the Gnom construction system
(Scans from Urs Flammer)
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