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ConstructO(4) Construction Sets

ConstructO(4) was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in the UK.

Manufacturer / Distributor

T.A. Butler & Co, Southborne, Bournemouth, UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CONSTRUCTO [4] (Ref:CNO4)

Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
circa 1950
Material
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *1)
Thread
1/8W
Boss Type
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
24
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
27.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.5 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
5.9
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
5.6 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
(see comment *5)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
4.5(see comment *6)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.3(see comment *7)

Comments
Set lid with boy behind Mobile Crane. As PLEASURE BEACH except CONSTRUCTO on some parts. *1Plastic Wheels. *2Most steel or aluminium. *3to 4; & 6.2. *4& 2"x3.5mm. *5*6& square nut & cheese bolt in steel. *7*8 needs check. Also 6BA hex nut & round slotted bolt plain brass 4.8 4.8 for Bulb Holder.

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The ConstructO(4) manual.
(Added 23/05/2019)

The ConstructO(4) supplementary manual.
(Added 23/05/2019)

Photos of a ConstructO(4) set.
(Added 10/05/2023)

Page content last updated - 10th May 2023