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Struct-O-Set
and
Triangle
Struct-O-Set and Triangle were very similar sets by the same manufacturer. It was an unusual construction system utilising triangular frames as the main constructional element along with plates and other parts. They were made in the USA in (probably) the late 1940s.
Struct-O-Set
Manufacturer / Distributor
Essington Metal Works, 209 Saude Avenue, Essington, PA, USA
Selling Agent: J.F. Sales Co., Mdeia, PA, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for STRUCT-O-SET (Ref:SOS)
Non-Meccano type
USA
late 1940s (some significant doubt)
Steel
4-40
single-tapped
4-40
--
15 (approximately)
Variable
3.0 (see comment *1)
3.2
3.2
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Steel finish
6.2
5.2
Comments
Similar to TRIANGLE, by same maker. Frame sides from Flanged Triangular Frames bolted together, spaced across by narrow Plates. *1 Also 3.2 for Axles.
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. of Struct-O-Set available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.
Triangle
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Triangle Co., Media, PA, USA
Later: Essington Metal Works, 209 Saude Avenue, Essington, PA, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for TRIANGLE (Ref:TRI)
Non-Meccano type
USA
1947 (see comment *1)
Steel
4-40
single-tapped
4-40
--
20 (approximately)
Variable
3.0 (see comment *2)
3.2 (mean)
3.1
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Steel with a Steel finish
6.1
5.4
Comments
Frame sides from Flanged Triangular Frames bolted together, spaced across by narrow Plates. Similar to STRUCT-O-SET. *1 Copyright date. *2 Also 3.2 for Axles. *3 Square Nuts in Model Leaflet.
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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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Triangle available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.