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Pinit
and
Pin-It
Pinit and Pin-It were both similar constructional systems using wood strips held by split pins. They were both made in the UK by the same company.
Pinit was sold from around 1921 to 1930. Pin-It followed on from 1930 to at least 1932. It used slightly thicker wood strips and larger split pins.
Pinit
Manufacturer / Distributor
Pinit Ltd., Old Palace Yard, Richmond, Surrey, UK
Chad Valley took over Pinit in 1926
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for PINIT (Ref:PIN)
Non-Meccano type
United Kingdom
1921 (see comment *1) to 1930
Wood / Steel
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not tapped
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120 (see comment *2)
12.7 (see comment *3)
1.6 (approximately)
1.7
1.5 (see comment *4)
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
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Comments
Wood Strips 5/32" square & larger with small holes through for steel Split Pins. *1 G&T ad for 'New Constructional Toy'; MCS is '13. *2 Including 24 metal. *3 & ¼". *4 Split Pin, mean.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pin-It
Manufacturer / Distributor
Chad Valley Co. Ltd., Chad Valley Works, Harborne, Birmingham, UK
From 1932: S. Guiterman & Co. Ltd., 35/36 Aldermanbury, London EC2, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for PIN-IT (Ref:P-I)
Non-Meccano type
United Kingdom
1930 to known in 1932
Wood / Steel
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no boss
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6.35 (see comment *1)
2.2 (see comment *2)
2.1
1.9 (see comment *3)
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
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Comments
Followed PINIT with larger holes/Pins, & metal Strips, Discs. Wood Strips are ¼" square with ½" pitch holes. Called NEW PIN-IT in ads seen. *1*2 For steel Strips. *3 Split Pin.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.