On: World’s last dedicated Meccano factory to close in France

[IshKebab]

I guess I'll have to get "adult Meccano" for my kids (aluminium extrusions) :-D

[WillAdams → IshKebab]

Makerslide has been an interesting development along these lines.

There are other things such as:

https://bitbeam.org/

still waiting to see what will stick in the market.

[johnwalkr → IshKebab]

Maker beam is nice, it’s 10mm x 10mm cross-section which is much smaller than you can normally find. There’s probably a cheap knock off version by now too.

[amelius → IshKebab]

Or buy a laser plotter and make your own parts.

[IshKebab → amelius]

Yeah sure I'll use that spare £5k and unused room I have lying around.

[contingencies → IshKebab]

Second hand tools + starting with wood is cheaper.