Mecano[2]

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Mecano[2]

Mecano[2] 'The Best' was a construction system with parts very similar to Mekanik[1]. It was made in Columbia by Christian Le Paliscot, Fábrica Franco in around 1948.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Christian Le Paliscot, Fábrica Franco, Columbiana, Columbia

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECANO [2] (Ref:MAO2)

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm

Country
Colombia

Dates
after 1948

Material
Steel

Thread
5/32W

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
5/32W

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
13 (see comment *¹)

No. of Parts in System
30

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.5

Bolt diameter (mm)
7.5

Comments
Blue lid label with name & 3 vertical Strips in red, and "THE BEST" in white. Most parts close copy of German MEKANIK, but not so well made & no slotted holes. *¹ Mod 2.

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