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Mecanikit
and
Tecnikit
Mecanikit and Tecnikit were both very similar simple Meccano-like constructional systems by the same company. They were both made in the UK in the mid to late 1940s.
Mecanikit
Manufacturer / Distributor
Luton Jigs & Tools Ltd., Bedford, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECANIKIT (Ref:MNT)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
after 1945
Steel (see comment *1)
3/16W
--
12 (see comment *2)
12.7
4.6
4.0
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Steel with a Steel finish
9.5(see comment *4)
8.3
Comments
Identical to TECNIKIT. *1 Also aluminium Strips, aluminium/Boss(es), Axles. *2 In Set 0. *3*4 Also hex 9.7 Across flats.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available of Mecanikit for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.
Tecnikit
Manufacturer / Distributor
Luton Jigs & Tools Ltd., Bedford, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for TECNIKIT (Ref:TKT)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
after 1945
Steel (see comment *1)
3/16W
double-tapped
4BA
--
33
12.7
4.6
4.3
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Steel with a Steel finish
9.9
8.1
Comments
As MECANIKIT. Parts include red Strips, 11 holes Flanged Sector Plate, 5 holes Trunnion. TECNIKIT cast into alloy Pulley. Parts with either round or square corners. *1 Some aluminium parts also exist. *2 Or Square Nuts, same Across flats.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are various manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.