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Erecto[3]

Erecto[3] was a Meccano-like construction system. The parts look like early Lynx from 1946/7. It was made in the UK from an unknown company, however the parts may well have been bought in from The Bay Manufacturing Co. (the manufacturer of Lynx).

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company, however the parts were probably bought in from The Bay Manufacturing Co.

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ERECTO [3] (Ref:ETO3)

Maker
 
System Type
Certain UK
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Thread
6BA
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
15 (estimated)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3 (see comment *1)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
(see comment *2)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
4.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
4.7

Comments
Just "ERECTO" THE YOUNG ENGINEER'S BUILDING KIT on lid. No manual. Parts including '60s MECCANO, & originals (?), as early ½" LYNX including 4*7 holes Flanged Plate(s), 4,12 holes Strips, 2*2 holes Angle Bracket, 1" Disc, Hook. *1In Disc. *2Bolt plain brass.

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