Showing posts with label Craftsmen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Craftsmen. Show all posts

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Trenton 365

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bolt-Welding-Ironworks-LLC/121714064573437









BOLT 
Welding & Ironworks
Chris Hiltey




Chris Hiltey is my new profile.  His office/warehouse/gallery is located on Monmouth St. between Clinton and State streets.


















 








As you approach the space you will realize it’s been there for years, over 30!  I asked myself, “how come you haven’t stopped here before?”  Divine timing I guess, but now I have a new friend! 



Chris Hiltey

Chris is a quiet gentleman with a great sense of humor and vast knowledge about his craft.  BOLT is a fabrication company specializing in metal and steel however, don’t limit your thoughts to the large amounts of fencing and railing on the property, give call him about your next project, remember Chris is an artist and a craftsman! 


Interior of the shop-1

Interior of the shop-2


The atmosphere of the shop is friendly, energetic and you can tell things get done here.  I've met with several members of his crew and a few of his friends.  I believe it's safe to say his crew would refer to him as a “brother”, “uncle”, “mentor” and or “friend."  










Tools of the trade-1

Tools of the trade-2


Tools of the trade-3





The photos below are some of the items in and around the BOLT facility.


















The below photos are some of the architectural items on site.













Some of Chris' sculptures











These would make awesome planters

Oh yeah Chris sold them!









In Trenton we have wonderful committed people, artists, craftsmen, leaders and businesses doing some amazing things without attention.  I personally will be profiling them.

Visit them, follow them on social media and tell them you heard about them through Trenton365!









Monday, January 30, 2012

George Zienowicz the "Sign Man"

The SIGN MAN!
George Zienowicz




We take lots of things for granted as we travel in our busy lives.  Some of them are the signs that let us know what we are looking for.  In the Trenton area George Zienowicz is responsible for A LOT of them.  George has the look of someone who Hollywood would mark as a biker, a Harley guy and he is.  However don’t let that discourage you and lead you to miss out on a local craftsman/artist and businessman.


I had the privilege to meet George a few months ago at his old office.  The location was just off of Hamilton Ave near the Wirerope district.  The red brick building screams character and a perfect fit for George, I thought.  After a brief introduction George let me take a self guided tour around his shop.  I felt like I had the keys to a museum-like storage area for signs.  The tools and equipment are as various as the businesses and organizations George does work for. 








Old wood tables that have produced years of signs, a digital table and hand tools all to help make signs out of practically anything!  Don’t be fooled into thinking only signs, this craftsman is a fabricator and visionary as well.  Ask him to show you a few of his functioning projects for the shop.







Fast forward to Fall of 2011.  George has moved…..WHAT!  Only around the corner though, to a more functional space.  This new location gives the feel of reality show shop space. 








Think of the motorcycle building t.v. programs.  The creativity that happens here is the same that so many have come to expect from George, and I don’t think anything will change in the future. 





In closing, you now know of another member of the Trenton365.  You have seen his work whether you know it or not, now get to know him.  As always thank you for visiting, recommend someone and let the subject person know you saw him or her at trenton365.blogspot.com



www.zsigns.com
202 East Canal Street 
Trenton NJ, 08609
609-393-4068