Rechenaffe - 'Consul' The Educated Monkey

Remake of a 100 year old patented toy. It is intended for kids learning to learn multiplication of small numbers. I've also added some photos of historic instructions for entertainment.

The original name was 'Consul' - The Educated Monkey

This version is for 3mm birch plywood. The svg has multiple layers to structure the construction. The 'laser' layer has all parts thrown together in a 200 mm x 285 mm rectangle. Enable one of the sub-layers 'english text' or 'german text'.

There are far too many copies of the small pieces. The little rectangles server as axis in the joints. They are available in multiple widths, 3.8mm up to 4.2mm -- choose the one that gives a good pressfit and discard the rest. For best strength, make sure to orient the wood grain lengthwise.

Some glue is needed to add the supports on the back of the base and to fix the top layer of the window. Everything else is supposed to work with press-fits but some minimal glue here and there would not hurt.

The original patent is long since expired. I assume I am free to publish this remake here as a non-commercial item.

The four files SVG files each contain all exactly the same drawings. The difference is only in the visible layers, for ease of use.

Update 20190819: Added a german version for 3.5mm plywood.
Update 20191015: Placed the small parts in containers

Post-Printing

Assemble instructions

ATTENTION: The two joints behind the head are different. They are for 3.2 or 3.4 mm pins while all other joints use thicker pins (3.8 .. 4.2 mm). The two joints behind the head mount the upper ends of the two large body parts. These joints are secured with rectangular counterpieses, while all other joints are secured with round counterpieces.

The pin should slide into the middle hole with only a little force. Do not worry if it does not turn nicely after first assembly. If you can turn it at all, it is good. It will turn easily after the first few movements.

The first photos show pins pressed into 4 round buttons, (and into the rectangular counterpieces for the head). Do that first to reduce the number of small pieces you have to handle.

[More detailled instructions left as an exercise to the reader. Please add hints to the comments below.]

After assembly: If the feet do not slide smoothly, apply some wax from a candle to the slot.