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Toy Builder

Toy Builder was the name used in the very early days of Erector for their small sets. It was made in the USA from 1913 till at least 1917. The sets were later called Erector Toy Builder.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Initially : The Mysto Manufacturing Co., 78 Foote Street, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
From 1916 : A.C Gilbert Co. New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for TOY BUILDER (Ref:T B)

Maker
Gilbert Erector
System Type
ERECTOR type
Country
USA
Dates
1913 to known in 1916
Material
Steel
Thread
8-32
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
15 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
---
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
9.5
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.5

Comments
Name used for early small ERECTOR sets. Later sets called ERECTOR TOY BUILDER.

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