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Title: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: chigato on August 03, 2012, 01:00:00 PM
Hi everyone. I've tried to research this but to no avail. I can't find a thing on this old Lionel sewing machine that i found while cleaning out my garage. Has anyone ever heard of one ?  As always, thanks.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: mart on August 03, 2012, 04:43:59 PM
Please post some pics so we can see it and the name/numbers on it !! Also give approx size please !!
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 22, 2012, 05:37:22 PM
Hi everyone. I've tried to research this but to no avail. I can't find a thing on this old Lionel sewing machine that i found while cleaning out my garage. Has anyone ever heard of one ?  As always, thanks.
   
       I've had 1 for 29 years and your the first person that has seen 1. mine is in a walnut cabinet and lionel is written in gold on the black machine. have you found anything about them? I've been searching for awhile and found only your post.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: chigato on August 22, 2012, 06:45:44 PM
NOT A DARN THING. I'LL TRY AND PUT UP PICS SOON.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: wendy177 on August 22, 2012, 06:50:24 PM
We need photos to be able to help  close ups of any writing & #s
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 22, 2012, 07:47:58 PM
We need photos to be able to help  close ups of any writing & #s

       I'll send them tomorrow. thanx
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: KC on August 23, 2012, 09:01:43 AM
Please post pics of serial plate as well.

Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 23, 2012, 04:33:20 PM
Please post pics of serial plate as well.


where would i post the pictures? i have them on photobucket now and my desktop. should i just link the photobucket?       I can't get the pics posted. they are at photobucket     album for     arow900               
         I keep getting errors           
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: bigwull on August 23, 2012, 07:45:33 PM
When you post your reply just click "additional options"..then click browse.which will take you to your desktop...simples
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: mart on August 24, 2012, 05:50:56 AM
if you get an error message may be that the pics are too big for this site,, resize them !! i think 2000kb is the size required but some use slightly larger images !!
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: KC on August 24, 2012, 10:04:07 AM
Also, if a single pic is too big you may need to post them one at a time - in other words one per reply.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 24, 2012, 10:09:41 AM
     I have to convert the pics to another format . I'll post them as soon as I can .   If anyone wants to see them they are on photobucket and I think you can see them if they are open to the public , not sure though.    My user name there is the same ......arow900...... .
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: KC on August 24, 2012, 10:29:34 AM
The interesting point in this is that many renowned companies, if they produced mechanical items, would produce other items that would be similarly machined.  Lionel Trains isn't one that produced sewing machines, but they have had to deflect any connection with manufacturers of them, liquor, etc.  Many capitalized on the name!

Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: KC on August 24, 2012, 10:35:46 AM
I would be surprised if it isn't somehow tied to Lionel J. Coulombe - if you google him - he held LOTS of patents for sewing machine parts for most of the major sewing machine companies! (His name pops up with Singer alot!)
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 24, 2012, 11:08:16 AM
     on the plate it states........paten ted oct. 25 , 1927
                   MF'D by
        White Sewing Mach. Corp
     Cleveland ohio usa

    sorry i need my son to reformat the pics and as soon as he will i'll post

       on the base of the machine it has the # 818 cast into it
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: KC on August 24, 2012, 02:00:43 PM
There you have it....it is a White Sewing Machine, Model Style is a Lionel!!!!
In 1926 they began supplying Sears with sewing machines...this could possible be a Sears line.

Also, it wasn't uncommon for companies to make them for other companies...but I believe this was a sales/marketing style.

I would recommend that you contact a reputable sewing machine parts replacement company to see if they carry parts for this model...they may be able to give you more information on it!!!
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/white-sewing-machine-parts.aspx?gclid=CIbcw5mHgbICFYlgTAodSWsALw (http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/white-sewing-machine-parts.aspx?gclid=CIbcw5mHgbICFYlgTAodSWsALw)
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 24, 2012, 04:57:12 PM
    having a lot of registry problems and can't get a pic posted for awhile. if anyone wants to see them i could email them to you ,but scan them before you open them.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 24, 2012, 05:00:47 PM
You can upload your pictures at a photo sharing site like http://www.photobucket.com and link to them using the button above with the little framed photo.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 27, 2012, 07:10:35 PM
    pic
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 27, 2012, 07:11:36 PM
pic
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 27, 2012, 07:12:26 PM
pic
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 27, 2012, 07:13:06 PM
     it actually works . I plugged it in and worked fine.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on August 27, 2012, 07:16:13 PM
You can upload your pictures at a photo sharing site like http://www.photobucket.com and link to them using the button above with the little framed photo.

       thanx for your help.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: arow900 on September 08, 2012, 12:39:46 PM
    1 more question, does anyone know if the lionel is rare or there is little info on the web? I'm having trouble finding any more info.
Title: Re: Lionel sewing machine
Post by: KC on September 08, 2012, 01:46:19 PM
Use the contact information here to find out more about your machine...and let us know!