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.

The Carpentry Show on Fix Radio is brought to you in partnership with Festool.

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286 episodes
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Jun 3, 2024 · 25 min
What Does Sustainability Mean To Our Trade?
Robin Clevett invites show regular John Argyle to discuss the different ways he's sustainable and what it means to him in this day to day practices and also talks to Richard Wagner, who runs woodworking classes and is a bit advocate with regards to...
May 27, 2024 · 37 min
Robin Clevett's Guide To... Social Media
Robin Clevett tackles a subject that has everything and nothing to do with being a Carpenter in 2024, depending on whether you've embraced and joined social media or not. Robin first invites David Byrne to join him to explain his three channels he's...
May 20, 2024 · 22 min
Approach To Design In Gardens
Robin Clevett talks to two top Carpenters about their approach to design, working creating amazing structures in their client's outdoor spaces. Oli Lee talks about how his experience working for Aardman Animations informs his style, design approach...
May 13, 2024 · 25 min
Robin Clevett's Guide To... Tools
Robin Clevett has invited three members of the trade to join him and assist in giving a bit of a guide to tools in 2024. Robin asks about preferred brands, maintanance, advice, different types of technology new to the market and more
May 6, 2024 · 27 min
Different Approaches To Work Site Cooordination
Robin Clevett talks to three guests who focus on different aspects of construction and carpentry and asks them about their approach to work site coordination
Apr 29, 2024 · 32 min
Managing Strain & Dealing With Time Off Due To Injuries & Illness
Robin Clevett looks at what you can do to minimise strain and injury that comes with the physical nature of the trade and also talks to two Carpenters about how they approach unplanned time off and illness
Apr 22, 2024 · 27 min
Robin Clevett Talks To Brian Tunbridge About Teaching
Robin is at Festool's UK HQ for another week and is joined by one of the leading lights in education, Brian Tunbridge from West Suffolk College so that he can discuss their approach to teaching carpentry, inconsistencies in how the trade is taught,...
Apr 15, 2024 · 31 min
Robin Clevett Talks To John Argyle About His Career In The Trade
Robin Clevett brings you a special episode of the Carpentry Show from Festool HQ in Bury St Edmunds where he sits down with accomplished carpenter and show regular, John Argyle, so that he can share some stories and insight into his long career in the...
Apr 8, 2024 · 28 min
A Conversation About Mental Health
Robin Clevett invites Carpenter, Bradley Chandler to join him for a discussion about mental health after a chance meeting out and about. Bradley is part of MenTalk Health - Sittingbourne and discusses what that involves and how it has helped him on...
Apr 1, 2024 · 27 min
Being Better Role Models & Mentors
Robin Clevett looks at how you can be a better role model and mentor to young people that join you to take their first steps into the world of carpentry and joinery
Mar 25, 2024 · 25 min
From Carpenter To Chartered Construction Manager
Tony Carroll from TC Building shares his incredible journey from starting out as a Carpenter, creating a successful building company and his continual upsklilling journey which has seen him reach aspirational standing withing the construction industry
Mar 18, 2024 · 23 min
Robin Clevett Helps Out A Carpenter Struggling To Build His Business
James Lowrey from JL Carpentry set up as a sole trader in September 2023. He's got a steady flow of work but is struggling with many other aspects of running and scaling his business. Robin gives James some advice and allows James to ask him some...
Mar 11, 2024 · 23 min
This Carpenter Actually Confronted Tool Thieves...
Robin Clevett is joined by a Carpenter who was faced with tool theft unfolding while he was working in a customer's house. He tells the amazing story of what happened next, how close he came to serious injury and what he would do differently if it...
Mar 4, 2024 · 19 min
Specialising In Cabins
Oli Lee, With Bear Hands talks about a standout cabin he's recently completed and walks Robin Clevett through how he acheived the build to his and his customer's satisfaction
Feb 26, 2024 · 14 min
How Does The Black Economy Affect Carpenters & Joiners?
Robin Clevett is joined by The Institute of Carpenters President, Geoff Rhodes so that he can give his thoughts on the black economy and discuss how it affects Carpenters and Joiners specifically
Feb 19, 2024 · 23 min
How Does The Black Economy Affect The Construction Industry?
Robin Clevett is joined by Clive Holland, Fix Radio Presenter and House Builder, Jack Auletta so that they can discuss the gray/black economy and how it impacts the building trade in the UK
Feb 12, 2024 · 20 min
Specialisms: Kitchen Design & Crafting With Jonathan Randall
Robin Clevett talks to Jonathan Randall to discuss his 14 years building an amazing business in kitchen design and creation. Jonathan talks about how specialising in this has benefitted him professionally and how he runs his business
Feb 5, 2024 · 26 min
A Short Guide To Quotes & Estimates
Robin Clevett is joined by several guests from the trade to discuss their approach to preparing quotes and estimates. Max Lee from Pitch Perfect talks about his approach to quoting with his team when conducting structural work, John Argyle talks about...
Jan 29, 2024 · 33 min
Simon Bowler Discusses His Approach To Work & More
Robin Clevett brings you part two of his discussion with Simon Bowler where they discuss how Simon approaches the quoting and planning process as well as design, favourite tool brands and more
Jan 22, 2024 · 25 min
Simon Bowler On His Business & Social Media Journey
Award winning tradesperson, Simon Bowler joins Robin Clevett in the studio to discuss his journey through the trade, His business and social media journey. Theyre will be more from Simon next week where he will discuss how he approaches working on...

The Carpentry Show

What Does Sustainability Mean To Our Trade?

Robin Clevett's Guide To... Social Media

Approach To Design In Gardens

Robin Clevett's Guide To... Tools

Different Approaches To Work Site Cooordination

Managing Strain & Dealing With Time Off Due To Injuries & Illness

Robin Clevett Talks To Brian Tunbridge About Teaching

Robin Clevett Talks To John Argyle About His Career In The Trade

A Conversation About Mental Health

Being Better Role Models & Mentors

From Carpenter To Chartered Construction Manager

Robin Clevett Helps Out A Carpenter Struggling To Build His Business

This Carpenter Actually Confronted Tool Thieves...

Specialising In Cabins

How Does The Black Economy Affect Carpenters & Joiners?

How Does The Black Economy Affect The Construction Industry?

Specialisms: Kitchen Design & Crafting With Jonathan Randall

A Short Guide To Quotes & Estimates

Simon Bowler Discusses His Approach To Work & More

Simon Bowler On His Business & Social Media Journey