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.
Monday, 15 April 2024
32 minutes
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...
Monday, 8 April 2024
29 minutes
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...
Monday, 1 April 2024
28 minutes
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
Monday, 25 March 2024
26 minutes
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
Monday, 18 March 2024
24 minutes
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...
Monday, 11 March 2024
24 minutes
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...
Monday, 4 March 2024
20 minutes
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
Monday, 26 February 2024
14 minutes
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
Monday, 19 February 2024
24 minutes
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
Monday, 12 February 2024
21 minutes
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
Monday, 5 February 2024
27 minutes
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...
Monday, 29 January 2024
33 minutes
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
Monday, 22 January 2024
26 minutes
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...
Monday, 15 January 2024
26 minutes
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...
Monday, 8 January 2024
21 minutes
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...
Monday, 18 December 2023
17 minutes
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
Monday, 11 December 2023
27 minutes
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
Monday, 4 December 2023
27 minutes
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...
Monday, 27 November 2023
23 minutes
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
Monday, 20 November 2023
20 minutes
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...
Monday, 13 November 2023
22 minutes
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...
Monday, 6 November 2023
26 minutes
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
Monday, 30 October 2023
31 minutes
Robin Clevett asks 'if it's okay to...' have certain ways of working, certain business practices and approaches to the trade
Monday, 23 October 2023
34 minutes
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...
Monday, 16 October 2023
34 minutes
Sam Thomas and Sean Matthew return to do some 'fill in the blanks' style exercises about the trade
Monday, 9 October 2023
38 minutes
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
Monday, 2 October 2023
19 minutes
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
Monday, 25 September 2023
27 minutes
Jason Howe from City & Guilds joins Robin to explain in more detail how T-Levels have been rolled out in the UK, How they feel they will benefit the industry and standards on-site as well as discussing taking on apprentices and giving students...
Monday, 18 September 2023
24 minutes
As we enter the final quarter of 2023, Robin Clevett looks at what 2023 has been like in our trade and offers some advice to anyone struggling with lack of demand, struggling to make profit, interest rates/cost of living spiralling and labour demands
Monday, 11 September 2023
21 minutes
Peter Hannam talks about his experience working in churches which date back as far as the 12th century. Peter talks about taking a modern approach with restoration work and some of the aspects of the churches that he's restored on the several jobs...
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