Erector sets were awsome! Not only did they help the brain in learning basic engineering concepts, but they required learning how to use simple tools for assembly. I absolutely loved mine as a small boy and I’m certain the things I was learning while ‘playing’ with it helped me in developing the knowledge necessary used in the construction trades I spent a portion of my life involved in. ‘Toys’ like that should be in every boys arsenal, but I’m not even sure if they still exist or not? So many small, pointy, pieces that the lawyers could have a field day with.
“Erector sets were awesome!”
I don’t know if the A.C. Gilbert Company is still around. I remember the newer stuff had a lot more plastic instead of brass and steel. I also had two of their other products - a chemistry set and an American Flyer electric train.