Buildex

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Buildex Construction Sets

Buildex was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in the 1950s in either New Zealand or Australia.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Unknown - not certain whether New Zealand or Australia

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BUILDEX (Ref:BDX)

Maker

System Type
Very like Meccano

Country
New Zealand (see comment *¹)

Dates
early 1950s

Material

Thread

Boss Type

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
13 (some significant doubt)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (estimated)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts:

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
May be from Australia or New Zealand. Parts in small MCS models: 5,11(or 15 holes) Strip(s); 1x5x1h Double Angle Strip; 5 holes Angle Girder; 5x?11Flgd or Perforated Plate; 1"(or larger) Pulley; 12 holes Wheel Disc. All round holes & square corners.

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