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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 246
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
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 woodwork…
00:25:34 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
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 By…
00:37:03 |
Mon 27 May 2024
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 Aard…
00:22:16 |
Mon 20 May 2024
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 tec…
00:25:32 |
Mon 13 May 2024
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
00:27:40 |
Mon 06 May 2024
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 i…
00:32:59 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
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 carpe…
00:27:07 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
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 …
00:31:46 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
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 discusse…
00:28:21 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
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
00:27:44 |
Mon 01 Apr 2024
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 asp…
00:25:29 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
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 Jam…
00:23:37 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
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 serio…
00:23:13 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
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
00:19:41 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
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
00:14:09 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
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
00:23:53 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
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 professio…
00:20:42 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
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…
00:26:25 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
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
00:33:05 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
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 wh…
00:25:19 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
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