Vinod Carpenter

I’ve been working as a carpenter here in Rajeev Nagar, Raipur, for a long time. My shop, Vinod Carpenter, is basically a small space filled with wood planks, saws, and a lot of sawdust. It’s not a big factory or anything like that. I mostly do the work myself or with a couple of helpers when the job is too big for one person. People from around the neighborhood come by with all sorts of requests, like fixing a broken chair or making a new cupboard for their kitchen. I spend my days measuring, cutting, and sanding until my arms are tired. The noise of the electric saw is constant, and I always have a pencil tucked behind my ear. It can get pretty messy in here, and I have to clear out the shavings every few hours just to see the floor. I don't have a website or any of that stuff. Most people just find me because they saw my sign or heard about me from a neighbor. Sometimes the wood takes longer to arrive than I’d like, which can delay things, but I try to get things finished as soon as I can. Working with wood is what I know, and I enjoy seeing a pile of raw timber turn into something useful. It’s a simple life, and I’m happy just being at my workbench making things for the people here in Raipur. It's hard work, but I like being my own boss in this little shop.