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Linx
Lynx
Initially immediately after WW2, the Bay Manufacturing Co. of Morecambe, England, produced 'Linx' Home Repair Kits for small DIY repairs around the house. These consisted of a number of different metal brackets and were sold for just a few years from 1945.
Lynx metal construction sets were similar to Meccano and initially used the same brackets as were in the Linx Home Repair Kits. They was made in England from 1947 till sometime in the 1950s. It can be divided into three distinct phases A, B & C.
Linx
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Bay Manufacturing Co., Windsor Terrace, Sefton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for LINX (Ref:LNX)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
known in 1945 to known in 1947
Steel
no boss
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14
9.5 (see comment *1)
3.5
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Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
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Comments
Home Repair parts, initially in packets but ultimately sets 1-4 & 7 as well, for small DIY repairs. The parts later used in LYNX sets. Known from 1945 and only lasted for a few years at most. *1 3/8"..
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Lynx(a) - 1945-1947
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Bay Manufacturing Co., Windsor Terrace, Sefton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for LYNX [a] (Ref:LYXa)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
1945 to 1947
Steel
5BA (see comment *1)
push fit
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22
9.5 (see comment *2)
3.5 (see comment *3)
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3.3
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
(see comment *4)
6.2
5.5
Comments
Sets 1-4 known 12/45 plus LINX sets. New parts including rubber Wheel, & Pulley(s), Flanged Plate(s), longer Strips. *1or 6BA. *2Strip 3/8", Flanged Plate(s) ½", Brackets various. *3Flanged Plate(s) 3.8. *4Nuts often Nickel plated steel. 6BA: Nuts plain brass 5.0 or Nickel plated steel 6.4; Bolts plain brass or steel dull plated/nickel 5.1m.
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An instruction leaflet (MB.2) for Lynx(a) sets.
A leaflet concerning a Lynx promotion/competition.
Lynx(b) - 1947-1950
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Bay Manufacturing Co., 171 Great Portland Street, London W1, UK
Also at Morecambe and Glasgow
Later: The Bay Manufacturing Co., St Johns Factory, St Johns Road, Woking Surrey, UK.
Also at Morecambe and Glasgow
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for LYNX [b] (Ref:LYXb)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
1947 to 1950
Steel
5BA (see comment *1)
double-tapped
5BA
39
12.7 (see comment *2)
3.8
3.4
3.3
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
(see comment *3)
6.2
5.5
Comments
Packets of parts may still be marked LINX. A few parts marked LYNX, some MADE IN ENGLAND. Push-fit rubber Wheel & Pulley. 5x7h Flanged Plate replaced 4x7h. *16BA also known. *2Variations in some Brackets. *3As above.
NOTE - This system is covered in the MCS document above, so it is not repeated.
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An instruction manual (MB.6) for Lynx(b) sets 1 to 6.
An instruction manual (MB.6a) for Lynx(b) sets 1 to 6.
Lynx(c) - 1950 to early/mid 1950s
Manufacturer / Distributor
Lynx (Morecambe) Ltd, Morecambe, Lamcashire, UK
Later: Lynx (Toys) Ltd, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for LYNX [c] (Ref:LYXc)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
1950 to in production in 1952 and continuing (see comment *1)
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
5BA
double-tapped
5BA
23
55
12.7 (see comment *2)
3.8
3.4
3.3
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(probably)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
(probably)
6.2(probably)
5.5(probably)
Comments
New parts: including Gears & 3 holes wide Perforated Plates. Sets 1-6, later 1-7, in larger red boxes. Later also an Electrolynx set, a #4 with a small Motor. Later still parts were made of anodised aluminium & mostly marked. *1Perhaps mid-50s.
NOTE - This system is covered in the MCS document above, so it is not repeated.
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Below there are manuals/instructions which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
An instruction leaflet for Lynx(c) sets 1 and 2.
An instruction manual for Lynx(c) sets 1 to 7.