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Metallo-Trigon Construction Sets
Metallo-Trigon was an unusual construction system. It used triangular shaped parts to make models. It was made in Germany from around 1913 to 1926.
Manufacturer / Distributor
Initially: Metallo-Trigon GmbH, Offenbach, Germany
From 1916: Stanzwerke GmbH, Eisenach, Germany
From 1919: Stanzwerke u. Schlossfabriken GmbH, Bad Liebenstein and Sachsendorf bei Eisford, Germany
From 1920: Stenzwerke GmbH, Sachsendorf and in 1923 from Eisenach, Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for METALLO TRIGON (Ref:M T)
Non-Meccano type
Germany
1913 to circa 1926
Steel
M3
single-tapped
M2 (see comment *1)
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35
12.5 (see comment *2)
3.2 (see comment *3)
2.9
2.9
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *5)
6.0(see comment *6)
6.0(see comment *7)
Comments
Clamping NBW join Triangles edge-to-edge with Double Angle Strip crossways. *1 & 2.4x.65. *2 some parts 12.0, 8/8.5 for Double Angle Strip outer holes. *3 Typical but up to 3.4, & 2.9 also. *4*5*6*7 & hex nut & round slotted bolt brass plated steel 6.3 6.0. Nickel plated steel also possible.
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