Making Things Right: The Simple Philosophy of a Working Life

From a master carpenter, Making Things Right is a celebration of good craftsmanship and what it means to make things with your hands. Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen receives the call askin [...]
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From a master carpenter, Making Things Right is a celebration of good craftsmanship and what it means to make things with your hands. Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen receives the call asking him to submit an estimate for the job to when the space is ready for occupation. As the project unfolds, we see the construction through Ole's eyes: the meticulous detail, the splinters, the problem solving, patience, and teamwork required for its completion. Yet Ole's narrative encompasses more than just the fine mechanics of his craft. His labor and passion drive him toward deeper reflections on the nature of work, identity, and life itself. Rich with descriptions of carpentry and process, Making Things Right is a warm and humorous portrayal of a tightknit working community, a story about the blood, sweat, and frustration involved in doing a job well and the joys in seeing a vision take shape. It is the simple philosophy of a working life.