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Metaal Bouwdoos Construction Sets

Metaal Bouwdoos was a simple Meccano-like construction system. It was made in the Netherlands in either the 1930s or 1950s.

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from Netherlands

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for METAAL BOUWDOOS (Ref:M B2)

Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Netherlands
Dates
1950s (some significant doubt) (see comment *1)
Material
Zinc (Alloy) / Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
5/32
Boss Type
tapped
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
15 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.1 (mean)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.8 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Lid seen shows Bridge made of Strips. Parts include zinc Strips, steel Flanged Plates with holes only in flanges, aluminium Pulleys & Road Wheels. *1 or 1930s. *2 at least. *3 for Pulleys, 3.0 for Road Wheels.

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


A photo of a Metaal Bouwdoos set.
(Added 18/07/2021)

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