The Carpentry Show

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Join Robin Clevett as he takes a look at all the latest topics from the world of woodwork including product launches, top tips, and special guests.

Robin will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.

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Monday · 31 min
Robin Clevett Chats To Fellow Carpenters About Their Strengths & Weaknesses
Robin Clevett has asked three Carpenters & Joiners to join him and talk about what their best attributes are... and also - what is beyond their skills or they simply don't have the patience for. Guests: Richard Wagner, John Argyle & Jay Elliott.
July 20 · 29 min
Robin Clevett Talks To Award Winning Carpenters & Joiners About Their Road To Success
Robin Clevett chats to award winning Carpentry & Joinery business owners about their road to winning their awards and whether it makes a difference to the business. New guest, Ben Naylor talks about how winning awards with his company (Jack...
July 13 · 29 min
Robin Clevett Chats To Builders About Sorting Out The Skills Crisis
Robin Clevett is looking into why and how Builders are taking matters into their own hands as they try to address the skills crisis. Why is there not support coming from industry and are some of those that are supposed to be in your best interest...
July 6 · 36 min
Robin Clevett Looks Into The Recent Heat Wave & Approach To Working In Hot Weather
Robin Clevett chats to ITV Weather Presenter, Alex Beresford about the recent heat waves and what we can expect this summer. Alex also talks about his experiences working alonside Robin on his home renovation project and his appreciation for...
June 29 · 22 min
Robin Clevett At The Professional Woodworking Expo 2026 (The Installer Show)
Robin Clevett brings you a show recorded at his zone within the Professional Woodworking Expo as he was joined by students, teachers and mentors to celebrate and showcase skills for the attendees of the show. Robin takes you through his concept, talks...
June 22 · 36 min
The Psychology of Pricing Work
Robin Clevett talks to Gary Banks and Derek Barrett about the psychology of pricing work. Robin asks about how they factor their knowledge and decades of building up their skills as well as terms and conditions and how we avoid working for little to...
June 15 · 37 min
Stuck Between The Customer & The Architect
Robin Clevett looks into the role Tradespeople/Builders and Carpenters can simetimes find themselves in when they take on a job and have to be the go-between or middle man in the working relationship between the customer and the architect. Robin...
June 8 · 31 min
What Could AI Mean For The Trade?
Robin Clevett talks to fellow Carpenter, David Byrne & Also Fix Radio Presenter, Paul Meenan and asks them about AI, their experiences with AI, Whether it's good, bad, neither and also what impact it could have on the trade and those working in...
June 1 · 49 min
Robin Clevett Chats To Oli Carter About Adventurous Joinery & RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Robin Clevett chats to Oli Carter who has five years experience exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show and takes on very ambitious projects as an 'adventurous joiner'. Oli talks about how he approaches design, concepts and pushing what's possible with...
May 18 · 40 min
Is There a Trade-Wide Slowdown?
In this episode, Robin Clevett explores whether demand is slowing across the carpentry and joinery sector after hearing concerns from tradespeople working in the bespoke outdoor build market. Carpenter Josh Richard shares how he currently wins work...
May 11 · 27 min
Apprenticeship stories from the trade
In this episode, Robin Clevett shares two stories from Carpentry and Joinery centred around apprenticeships. First, apprentice Rhys Mitchell joins us to share his journey into the trade, the lessons he’s learned on site, and what it took to reach the...
April 27 · 43 min
Robin Clevett & Sean Matthews On Customers Taking The...
Sean Matthews joins Robin at the Fix Radio studios to talk about managing customer expectations and the nightmare of dealing with customers when you try to be accomodating and they take the mick in return. Sean also talks about current work, enquiries...
April 20 · 29 min
A Worrying Downturn For Outdoor/Garden Builds?
Robin Clevett talks to David Byrne, well known for his top quality domestic outdoor/garden builds about his recent challenges bringing in the work. David explains what's been going on, Why he thinks this is happening, What he will do to keep work...
April 13 · 28 min
Robin Clevett Talks About Plagiarism Online vs. Finding Inspiration With Derek Barrett
Robin was recently accused of plagiarism online - despite never having known about the original work. It got Robin thinking about when it's a case of lateral thinking compared to finding inspiration and also talks about when he's noticed people...
March 30 · 55 min
Are The CITB Fit For Purpose? & Addressing Criticism From SMEs
Robin Clevett asks the Construction Industry Training Board to join him and address some misgivings from certain areas of the construction industry. Robin asks whether the CITB are still fit for purpose, asks about decisions behind where grants go and...
March 16 · 26 min
Robin Clevett Talks To Other Trades About Their Approach To Working With Wood!
Robin is joined by Landscaper, John Roberts to talk about his work with wood and timber based products in outdoor space, John talks about changing the molecular structure of wood and using Japanese wood burning techniques. Robin shares the story...
March 9 · 39 min
Where Is The Value?
Robin Clevett looks into site work and domestic work for Carpenters & Joiners and whether there's enough profit and value in certain aspects of the trade. Calum Callachan talks about experiences around this in site work and what his experiences...
March 2 · 24 min
Are You Ready For This Big Change Coming in April?
Robin Clevett looks into the changes coming for sole traders and landlords as HMRC push towards implementing steps in 'Making Tax Digital' from April 2026. Craig Ogilvie from HMRC explains how it'll all work and what resources are available to help...
February 23 · 38 min
Robin Clevett Talks Tools - Inventions, Innovation & New Products
Robin Clevett talks tools with a variety of guests from the world of Carpentry and Joinery. Robin looks into inventions, innovation in the marketplace and looks to new ideas with regards to products and tools you might not be aware of. Guests: Dan...
February 16 · 38 min
Other Trades Share Honest Experiences Working With Carpenters
Robin Clevett talks to a Plasterer, Roofer and a Decorator about their honest experiences working with Carpenters & Joiners. Guests: Plasterer & DIY SOS Cast Member - Chris Frediani, Roofer - Will Hughes AKA Will The Roofer, Chris Ordinaire -...

The Carpentry Show

Robin Clevett Chats To Fellow Carpenters About Their Strengths & Weaknesses

Robin Clevett Talks To Award Winning Carpenters & Joiners About Their Road To Success

Robin Clevett Chats To Builders About Sorting Out The Skills Crisis

Robin Clevett Looks Into The Recent Heat Wave & Approach To Working In Hot Weather

Robin Clevett At The Professional Woodworking Expo 2026 (The Installer Show)

The Psychology of Pricing Work

Stuck Between The Customer & The Architect

What Could AI Mean For The Trade?

Robin Clevett Chats To Oli Carter About Adventurous Joinery & RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Is There a Trade-Wide Slowdown?

Apprenticeship stories from the trade

Robin Clevett & Sean Matthews On Customers Taking The...

A Worrying Downturn For Outdoor/Garden Builds?

Robin Clevett Talks About Plagiarism Online vs. Finding Inspiration With Derek Barrett

Are The CITB Fit For Purpose? & Addressing Criticism From SMEs

Robin Clevett Talks To Other Trades About Their Approach To Working With Wood!

Where Is The Value?

Are You Ready For This Big Change Coming in April?

Robin Clevett Talks Tools - Inventions, Innovation & New Products

Other Trades Share Honest Experiences Working With Carpenters