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Structo Construction Sets
Structo was a simple Meccano-like construction system. It was made in America from 1915 to 1919
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for STRUCTO
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
USA
USA
Dates
1915 (see comment *1) to 1919
1915 (see comment *1) to 1919
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
8-32
8-32
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
6-32
6-32
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
16
16
No. of Parts in System
79
79
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (see comment *2)
4.3 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1 (see comment *3)
4.1 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
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)
6.4
6.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.8
6.8
Comments
Pulleys & Gears are cast. Shafts have small groove along them. *1 1913 & 1914 also mentioned. Trademark application 2/13. *2 Some 4.4. MCS has 4.2. *3 A few up to 4.15.
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