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Castco
Armciclo

Castco was a construction system that used rods connected by clamps. Just one set is known 'Make a Bike'. It was made in the USA by Castco Inc., Long Island, New York shortly after WW2.

Armciclo was virtually identical to the above set apart from two extra parts. Not certain of the country of origin, but Argentina being the most likely, probably shortly after WW2.

Castco

Manufacturer / Distributor

Castco Inc., Long Island, New York, USA

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CASTCO (Ref:CCO)

Maker
 
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
USA
Dates
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Thread
8-32
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
13
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.8
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
(see comment *1)

Comments
1 set known: MAKE-A-BIKE. *1 Bolt is a pointed Set Screw for J-Clamp with small cheesehead.

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Armciclo

Manufacturer / Distributor

Unknown manufacturer

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ARMCICLO (Ref:ARO)

Maker
 
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Argentina (some significant doubt)
Dates
circa 1944 to known in 1950
Material
Steel
Thread
8-32
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
15
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.8
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
(see comment *1)

Comments
Set as CASTCO's Make-A-Bike except for 2 extra parts and text in Spanish. Data taken from CASTCO. *1 Bolt is Set Screw for J-Clamp.

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