Cubal

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Cubal

Cubal was an unusual construction system which used square frames as the main structural element. It was made in France by Decal in around 1947.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Ducal, Lyon, France

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CUBAL (Ref:CBL)

Maker

System Type
Non-Meccano type

Country
France

Dates
1947

Material
Steel

Thread
----

Boss Type

Boss Thread
(see comment *¹)

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
10

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0 (see comment *²)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.0 (probably)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0 (probably)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: See comment *³

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---

Bolt diameter (mm)
(see comment *⁴)

Comments
Models from Frames pushed together to form cubes, & Strips held by Rods with Collars. *¹-*²*³ Only Set Screw for Collar etc. *⁴Some 15mm.

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