You are here:
- Home
- Home/Garden
- Home Appliances
- Clocks, Watches
- Harold Williamson
Clocks, Watches/Expert Profile
Expertise
Clock Repair or clock restoration. Antique American, 400 day, cuckoo, European, Authorized Howard Miller and Ridgeway service center. Also do case restorations in keeping with the age of the clock. I make house calls up to about 150 miles from Mebane,NC for tall clocks and special situations.
Experience in the area
21 years as a clockmaker in central NC. Authorized Howard Miller and Ridgeway service center.
Organizations
NAWCC
Education/Credentials
self taught, experience, mentored by a certified clocksmith. Have taken many clock repair courses since opening my shop to keep current with the industry.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miki | 11/24/09 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Thank you for the clear answer. I ..... |
| don | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| THOMAS | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help. I completely ..... |
| jacoba | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much for answering me ..... |
| Frankie Ho | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Harold Williamson
2009-11-22 Changing a battery in an Elgin FC400-017:
Hello Jack, I know I am in clock and watches but I only work on clocks. Not sure if your watch has a screw on back or a very small tab to pry open but usually has one of the two. If it is a screw
2009-11-21 how to clean windup clock mech.:
Hello Don, There is no safe way to clean a Asian clock without tearing it down and releasing power on the mainsprings. I caint warn you enough not to take the plates apart, only a qualified clocksmith
2009-11-19 1947? Seth Thomas Clock:
Hello Diana, The hour hand is frictioned fit and not attached to the hour tube and can be carefully moved to the hour that it just struck. Then just reset the clock. Thanks for the pic but the other
2009-11-19 Please clearify:
Hello Miki, I don't know where my answer to your follow up went but here I go. If your clock just struck 5 o'clock stop it from running and carefully remove the long minute hand and place it in the
2009-11-18 How to adjust the "timing" of the chime?q:
Hello Miki, Sorry to be so slow but had some computer problems. Two ways to try, If you can take the min. hand and go counterclockwise about 30 mins. and then go clockwise past the 12 or the 6
Answers by Expert:
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.