Pitt

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Pitt Construction Sets

Pitt was a simple construction system with the strips having alternate round and slotted holes. It was produced by Dux in Germany from around 1948 to 1965

Manufacturer / Distributor

Markes amp; Co., KG, Ludenscheid, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for PITT

Maker
Markes & Co.

System Type
STABIL type

Country
Germany

Dates
1948 to 1950 (see comment *¹)

Material
Steel

Thread
M3

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
30

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5 (see comment *²)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.3

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---

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 Nickel plated finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.4

Bolt diameter (mm)
5.4

Comments
Strips have alternate holes & slots. Same maker as DUX, & DUX on some Spanners, PITT on others. *¹ 1965 also cited.. *² 12.6 also known.

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A manual for Pitt set 1 dated 1948
(Added 14/11/2018)

A manual for Pitt set 1 dated 6/1949
(Added 14/11/2018)

A manual for Pitt set 1 dated 6/1951
(Added 14/11/2018)

A manual for Pitt set 3 dated 7/1950
(Added 14/11/2018)

A manual for Pitt set 3 dated 5/1953
(Added 11/03/2021)

Photos of a Pitt set 3
(Added 11/03/2021)

A 1948 Dux leaflet which includes Pitt
(Added 14/11/2018)

A 9/1950 Dux leaflet which includes Pitt
(Added 14/11/2018)

An English 1950 Dux leaflet which includes Pitt
(Added 14/11/2018)

A French 1952 Dux catalogue which includes Pitt
(Scans from Jean-Pierre)