Manufax

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Manufax Construction Sets

Manufax was a do-it-yourself construction system in which you cut strips and girders to size and joined them by special clips. It was made in the UK from around 1931 to 1947.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Brunton & Trier Ltd., Felsham Works, Putney, London, UK
Later- Manufax Ltd, Cressey Road, Hampstead, London NW3, UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MANUFAX (Ref:MFX)

Maker

System Type
DIY type

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
1931 to known in 1947

Material
Steel

Thread
----

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
76 (approximately)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
--- (see comment *¹)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (see comment *²)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
-- --

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---

Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
Laminated Strips & various section Girders, with no holes, to be cut to length & joined by tinplate Clips with lugs wrapped over using Pliers. Range of railway accessories. *¹*² In Bogey.

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

The Manufax book of models. It refers out to design sheets for each model
(Added 18/10/2018)

The wartime Manufax book of models. It refers out to design sheets for each model
(Added 15/11/2018)

The Manufax Handbook of Instructions
(Added 28/06/2019)

The Manufax booklet of General Instructions
(Added 18/10/2018)

The Manufax booklet using the special clip for joining parts
(Added 18/10/2018)

The Manufax leaflet listing the various strips and girders available
(Added 18/10/2018)

A Manufax price list
(Added 18/10/2018)

A Manufax price list
(Added 15/11/2018)

A Manufax set contents list
(Added 28/06/2019)

The Manufax design sheet 1 (The following design sheet was on the rear of this sheet)
(Added 28/06/2019)

The Manufax design sheet 3R (The previous design sheet was on the rear of this sheet)
(Added 28/06/2019)

The Canadian patent for Manufax
(Added 15/11/2018)

The French patent for Manufax
(Added 15/11/2018)

The German patent for Manufax
(Added 15/11/2018)

The UK patent for Manufax
(Added 15/11/2018)

The USA patent for Manufax
(Added 15/11/2018)

The Irish patent for Manufax
(Added 15/11/2018)

Various photos of the Manufax construction system
(Added 15/11/2018)