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Staba(2) Construction Sets
Staba(2) was an unusual construction system. The strips and plates had long slots in them. Some 'strips' looked as though they were made of wire. It was produced in Germany from around 1949 to 1954
Manufacturer / Distributor
Staba GmbH, Gelsenkerchen, Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for STABA [2]
Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1949 to 1954
1949 to 1954
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
(see comment *1)
(see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
81
81
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable (see comment *2)
Variable (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *3)
4.1 (see comment *3)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *4)
4.0 (see comment *4)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *5)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *5)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.1
7.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.8(see comment *6)
6.8(see comment *6)
Comments
Strips are outline of wire, so slotted full length,& lids have one with STABA superimposed on it. *1 Bevel only. *2 Probably 15mm in Flanged Plate. *3 Typical, up to 4.3. *4 M4 threaded ends. *5*6 Also Bolts Diameter, 8.1; slotted cheesehead, 7.0.
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A manual for a Staba(2) set
Various photos of the Staba(2) construction system
A manual for a Staba(2) set
A advert for Staba(2) in May 1952 Hobbies Illustrated magazine (Australia)
Added 14/01/20
A advert for Staba(2) in July 1952 Hobbies Illustrated magazine (Australia)
Added 14/01/20
A advert for Staba(2) in October 1952 Hobbies Illustrated magazine (Australia)
Added 14/01/20
Various photos of the Staba(2) construction system