A. B. Machine Tools

If you know the area near the Canal Bridge in Shimlapuri, then you probably know where Gill Road is. That’s where we are located at B-21/4282, Street No. 3. A. B. Machine Tools is a small setup, mostly just us working with machines and tools every day. The street can get pretty narrow, so getting big machines in and out is always a bit of a puzzle. We spend most of our mornings cleaning the shop and checking what needs fixing. It’s a lot of manual work and your hands are usually covered in oil by ten in the morning. We’ve been in this spot for a while now. The neighborhood is full of workshops just like ours, so there is always the sound of grinding and metal clashing in the background. We don't have a big front desk or anyone to answer phones professionally. Usually, someone just wipes their hands on a rag and picks up when it rings. We make tools that other businesses use. It’s not glamorous work, but it pays the bills and keeps us busy. There’s a small shop nearby that sells okay samosas, which helps on the long afternoons. Customers usually just walk in from the street because they know we are here. We try to keep things organized but in a machine shop, things always end up a little messy by Friday. It is just how it goes when you are working hard.