Arjun Machine Works

Down at No. 34/B in Teachers Colony, you can find Arjun Machine Works. We are right on Vilankurichi Road. It’s a bit of a mix here because it’s partly residential but we have our workshop setup right there. It’s a small operation. Most of the time, it’s just the sound of metal being worked on and the radio playing in the corner. We don't have a big sign or anything flashy. People around here just know us by the noise and the piles of scrap metal that sometimes sit near the entrance. We handle a lot of small mechanical jobs. People bring in things that are broken or need a bit of welding. It's dusty work. The walls are stained with years of grease and smoke. We started this place because we liked fixing things ourselves. There isn't a front desk or a secretary. If you want to talk to someone, you just walk in and look for the guy with the dirtiest hands. That’s usually me or my brother. The neighborhood has grown a lot lately, with more houses popping up, but we’re still here doing the same stuff. Sometimes the power goes out and we just sit outside on the bench until it comes back. It’s a slow but steady kind of life. We like being part of the local scene on Vilankurichi Road. It's a simple way to spend a day.