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Interests: Mountain biking, Skiing, boat building, brewing

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Fun week in the sign shop

We always seem to have something interesting in the works at Keene Signworx but this is a special week for us with two interesting projects unfolding. We have a sign in the shop for restoration that is over 100 years old for the County Court House in Keene. It has... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2016 at Sign Talk

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The Acme-Goldberg Autosign is a winner

It's been a while since I have posted. OK it's been a long while. We have been busy with a special project this winter that I just had to share. Back in December I received to an e-mail with an invitation to an international sign/sculpture competition to be judged by... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2016 at Sign Talk

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Once in a while a project comes out just right. Not to often. We always strive for that but most of the time, as we are our own worst critics, we stand back and think, oh we could have done this a little different. That outline was to thick, that... Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2014 at Sign Talk

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We made the cover of Signcraft Magazine

We have been lucky enough to have been asked to contribute to Signcraft Magazine over the years. It is rewarding to be able to show what we are doing here at Keene Signworx and to help others learn about our trade. But for a signgeek like me getting the the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 8, 2014 at Sign Talk

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Revisiting an old project

Change it seems is constant which is good for a sign shop. In the shop this week we have a redo of sorts. A few years back a local company, Markem, was acquired by a French company and the name changed to markem-Image. New name new logo thus new sign.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2014 at Sign Talk

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Alsek has a new home.

We are very happy to have found the perfect buyer for our boat. Clark and Catherine Shultes. They hail from the west coast and have an eye for the Pacific Northwest workboat style. Clark and Catherine flew into Boston and spent a few days in maine doing a thorough inspection... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2013 at Alsek

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Hello the north face, Thanks for the comment. Just so you know I don't post to this blog much. I do also have another trade specific blog at http://keenesignworx.typepad.com/sign_talk/ if you are interested. Thanks, Peter

Commented Sep 26, 2013 on Alsek Particulars at Alsek

Big Whisk for Little City Baking Co.

We have two projects in the shop right now that include 3D objects. Other than that they couldn't be more different. The 6' diameter hamburger we will leave for another day. Today's piece is a part of a new store front we are working on in Brattleboro Vt. It is... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2013 at Sign Talk

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I am just back from the annual 3D sign Camp in Bridgeton Indiana thanks to the invite from Rob Jones. This is a school/workshop/idea exchange that I was invited to teach at this year and it was a great experience. I learned as much as I taught and had a... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2013 at Sign Talk

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A few fun sign projects

Mary is hiding behind this sub contract job. The sign ended up in Colorado. This sign was carved from solid mahogany. It features a crushed glass background and 23K gold leaf lettering. This sign is in a V-shape for great visibility from a wide angle. Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2013 at Sign Talk

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Dimensional sign with reclaimed chestnut, rusted steel and patina copper

Dimensional sign with reclaimed chestnut, rusted steel and patina copper Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Sign Talk

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Hi Mostafa, Thanks for the comments on our work. I would send an e-mail if you give me an address. Peter

Commented Mar 5, 2013 on A few sign related projects at Sign Talk

14' aluminum shark by my good friend Mark Goodenough...fun! One of the most wonderful things in my day to day work world is getting so much satisfaction from the endless creative possibilities a commercial sign shop provides. I remember my father telling me as a child if you choose a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2013 at Sign Talk

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New Store Front Sign with Standing Seam Copper Awning

We have been lucky over the years to have some great long term customers that know the value of great signs. The Works Bakery & Cafe based in Keene is one of those. We at Keene Signworx have been doing all sorts of creative projects with them for over 20... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Sign Talk

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Sandblasted cedar sign with carved elements

sandblasted cedar Here is a shot of a sign we did for a local millwork shop. This sign has a sandblasted wood grain texture which sets off the gold leaf really nicely. All the graphics are raised and the MHS is prismatic carved HDU applique. The sandblasted background goes right... Continue reading

Posted Dec 23, 2012 at Sign Talk

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New shop a year in

What a joy to be working in this new space Continue reading

Posted Dec 15, 2012 at Sign Talk

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Scrap wood for the Farmers Market Sign

Like a lot of communities across the country Keene has a growing farmers market and they were looking for an indoor location for the winter. My good friend Deb from Elm City Brewing Company was generous enough to allow them to use some space next to the pub and that... Continue reading

Posted Dec 10, 2012 at Sign Talk

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I am just back from a trade show in Atlantic City which is a grueling 6 hour drive from Keene. I haven't been to this show in about ten years and was on the fence about going this year but for a call from a fabulously creative sign maker, Dan... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2012 at Sign Talk

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Blue Trout sign

This was a fun project but as happens with signs it is gone now as the restaurant didn't survive. The trout is hand carved and the two sides are mirror images. It is finished with metalic underlayers and glazed automotive finishes over that. The sign is faced with HDU for... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2012 at Sign Talk

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New sign for Synergy on Main Street

Mary and I were very excited to be asked to design and build a new sign for Synergy when they moved to main Street recently. The store front has a cool antique glass front and rather then cover it with a sign panel we decided to use just the lettering... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2012 at Sign Talk

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A few sign related projects

This is a charming Episcapol Church in Walpole NH. we made a sign for. Beautiful little church and a sign to match Carved white oak doors for Congregation Ahavas Achim Carved sign with lights Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2012 at Sign Talk

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Large dimensional sign with granite posts

This project was a dream job for Keene Signworx. It was at the request of the City of Concord NH the we submitted a proposal and quote for a gateway sign for the village of Penacook. I was reluctant at first because only three shops were asked and the other... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2012 at Sign Talk

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Great looking sign for a jeweler

Being a passionate signmaker has its draw backs. For instance I see signs all over everyday that I find bordering on offensive. OK some I do find offensive. Most of the time it is simply that they were designed and built poorly and it bothers my sense of asthetics and... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2012 at Sign Talk

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carved and painted salamanders for a sign

carved and painted salamanders for a sign Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2012 at Sign Talk

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A new sign for the new shop

I always find it hard to do design work for something I am to close to. This could be friends business ventures other businesses I have been involved with or most certainly for my own sign shop. In the last five or six years I have designed over a dozen... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2012 at Sign Talk

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