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Antique Clocks/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can not think of any questions I cannot answer in regard to repairing antique clocks or radios. However, I am sure there are a few I have not heard and may not be able to answer. If I cannot, I will say so. I have been repairing them since I was a young child.
Experience in the area
My experience includes repairing CooKoo clocks, Westminsters, BimBam, almost all antique clocks. I do a bit of repair on battery clocks where the value is sufficient to warrant working on them. I also repair antique (tube type) radios - all makes.
Organizations
Indiana Historical Radio Society, Illinois Valley Antique Car Club, Military Vehicle Preservation Association
Education/Credentials
BEE from Cleveland State University
Awards and Honors
Four patents.
Past/Present Clients
Friends and family
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty | 05/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I'll give it a shot. I've never ..... |
| Russell | 05/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for your knowledge |
| dave holloway | 05/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Fabulous and thank you very much. |
| Don | 04/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the rapid and informed suggestions ..... |
| Theresa | 04/13/12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | Thank you for your response I actually ..... |
Recent Answers from Tom Williams
2012-05-17 Japy Freres Clock:
Many of the older clocks had patent numbers inscribed on the back of the movement. Sometimes these contain dates which could pinpoint the year of manufacture within 20 years or so. If there is an indication
2012-05-15 MyQuestion is about a Grandfather Clock.:
Replacing electric motors is getting more difficult all the time on clocks. As we have gone to imports, these items simply are not available. Most of the time the motor has lead wires which are attached
2012-05-13 skipped chimes:
It sounds like you have gummy lubricant in the strike lever pivots. These levers are located behind the face. One of them drops into the scroll which is on the hour hand bushing and is responsible for
2012-05-11 Antique Clock:
Your clock was definitely built by the William L. Gilbert clock company. The face was probably custom made for a jeweler named I. Goddard which was located, obviously, in Richmond, VA. There is also
2012-05-04 ladder chain:
S38 - Cuckoo Chain (37 Links/ft) Price: $19.50 I checked online with www.merritts.com and they do have ladder chain. They have the above and you can check on any other if it does
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