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Mechanic(1) Construction Sets
Mechanic(1) was a Meccano-like construction system. It was produced in China in around 2003.
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECHANIC [1]
Maker
Wisdom
Wisdom
System Type
Certain Chinese
Certain Chinese
Country
China
China
Dates
1993 (see comment *1) to 1997
1993 (see comment *1) to 1997
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4 ()
M4 ()
Boss Type
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
46 (approximately)
46 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.4 (mean)
4.4 (mean)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9 (see comment *2)
3.9 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (crosshead)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.2
6.2
Comments
Seen in Malta & Kuwait. WISDOM parts repackaged, but colours different: red, white, blue, though usually red, yellow, blue in Manuals. *1 Copyright date. *2 Also 2.6.
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