The Carpentry Show
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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Episodes
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Different Approaches To Work Site Cooordination
Monday, 6 May 2024
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
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Managing Strain & Dealing With Time Off Due To Injuries & Illness
Monday, 29 April 2024
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
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Robin Clevett Talks To Brian Tunbridge About Teaching
Monday, 22 April 2024
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,...
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Robin Clevett Talks To John Argyle About His Career In The Trade
Monday, 15 April 2024
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...
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A Conversation About Mental Health
Monday, 8 April 2024
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 Men Talk and discusses what that involves and how it has helped him on his own mental health...
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Being Better Role Models & Mentors
Monday, 1 April 2024
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
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From Carpenter To Chartered Construction Manager
Monday, 25 March 2024
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
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Robin Clevett Helps Out A Carpenter Struggling To Build His Business
Monday, 18 March 2024
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...
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This Carpenter Actually Confronted Tool Thieves...
Monday, 11 March 2024
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...
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Specialising In Cabins
Monday, 4 March 2024
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
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How Does The Black Economy Affect Carpenters & Joiners?
Monday, 26 February 2024
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
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How Does The Black Economy Affect The Construction Industry?
Monday, 19 February 2024
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
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Specialisms: Kitchen Design & Crafting With Jonathan Randall
Monday, 12 February 2024
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
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A Short Guide To Quotes & Estimates
Monday, 5 February 2024
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...
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Simon Bowler Discusses His Approach To Work & More
Monday, 29 January 2024
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
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Simon Bowler On His Business & Social Media Journey
Monday, 22 January 2024
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...
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Creating Sculptures From Timber Using Chainsaws
Monday, 15 January 2024
Robin Clevett is joined by three chainsaw artists that create some incredible scluptures and artwork out of timber. Robin talks about some of their notable projects, how they got into this line of work, some of the challenging and dangerous aspects of...
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What Is 2024 Going To Be Like For The Trade?
Monday, 8 January 2024
Robin Clevett looks at the year ahead and what it might be like for Carpenters and Joiners across the UK. Robin is joined by award winning Tradesperson, Astrid Arnold so that she can talk about the year ahead for her and the trade as a whole. Robin...
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A Look Back On 2023 In Carpentry & Construction
Monday, 18 December 2023
Robin Clevett looks back on 2023 for Carpenters/Joiners and the building trade as a whole. Robin, is joined by Builder, Jack Auletta discusses some things to be mindful of in the year ahead and Robin plays some voice notes from previous guests
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How Can You Take Your Business To The Next Level?
Monday, 11 December 2023
Robin Clevett gets asked this all the time so he's invited John Argyle from Enfield Refurbishments to join him so that they can share their experiences with regards to expanding their business and offerings
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Could This Create A Better Future For The Trade?
Monday, 4 December 2023
Robin Clevett brings you his interview with CITB CEO, Tim Balcon at SkillBuild and asks what they're trying to achieve with SkillBuild as well as how training and education could be improved for trade and construction, across the UK. Robin also talks...
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What's It Like To Be A CITB SkillBuild Finalist?
Monday, 27 November 2023
Robin Clevett has recoded this show at CITB's SkillBuild finals in Milton Keynes so that he can put himself in the shoes of a finalist and find out what it's like to be one of the final eight competing to win
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Robin Talks To Jason Joyce About Specialising In Roofing & Cladding
Monday, 20 November 2023
Robin Clevett is joined by Jason Joyce to discuss his experience focussing on timber roofing, structural carpentry and cladding. Jason talks about how he came to specialise in this, the best aspects of focussing on this work, his favourite jobs so far...
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Taking On Work & Working During The Winter
Monday, 13 November 2023
Robin Clevett takes a quick look at working during the winter months, staying warm and how much time you should take off over Christmas. Robin is also joined by Max Lee from Pitch Perfect and Richard Wagner from The River Shop to discuss their...
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Robin is Joined By Two Award Nominated Carpenters
Monday, 6 November 2023
Robin Clevett is joined by two new guests on the show, both are nominated for the 'On the Tools Carpenter/Joiner of the Year' award and they explain the principles of how they work, discuss their experiences in the trade and more
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Is It Okay To...
Monday, 30 October 2023
Robin Clevett asks 'if it's okay to...' have certain ways of working, certain business practices and approaches to the trade
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The Positives & Negatives of Becoming A Social Media Influencer
Monday, 23 October 2023
Robin Clevett talks to Carpentry influencer, Gary Banks about his experiences building a following on social media and also invites fellow Fix Radio presenter, Izzy The Bricky onto the show so that he can give him some advice about handling the...
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Three Carpenters talk about their experiences on-site
Monday, 16 October 2023
Sam Thomas and Sean Matthew return to do some 'fill in the blanks' style exercises about the trade
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Robin Clevett is joined by two established Carpenters in the studio
Monday, 9 October 2023
Sam Thomas returns for another appearance and joining Robin for the first time in person is also Sean Matthews. They talk about their experiences on the tools and give some thoughts about the trade in 2023
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Robin Clevett discusses customer care & relationships
Monday, 2 October 2023
Robin is joined by two time served, well respected Carpenters to find out how they go above and beyond for their customers to create a lasting impression
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