Mex(1)

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Mex(1) Construction Sets

Mex(1) was an unusual construction system. The strips etc had slots to the edge on them in addition to holes. This UK system was made in Bavaria in the early to mid 1930s.

Manufacturer / Distributor

W.H. Cornelius 23 Paper Street, London, EC1, UK
Actually made in Bavaria, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MEX [1] (Ref:MEX1)

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
1933 to known in 1935

Material
Steel

Thread
.140x32

Boss Type
eyelet

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
14

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.1 (mean)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.6

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.5

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.4

Bolt diameter (mm)
6.3(mean)

Comments
Lid has boy with Tower Bridge. Made in Bavaria on No.1 packet. Ni Strips & Wheel Disc with ¼" long slots to edge between holes, & ½" lengthwise slot over some holes. Disc pitch 9.5. Parts joined by N&B or engaging slots.

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A Mex(1) instruction leaflet.