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
Robin Clevett talks to a finalist from Britain's Best Woodworker
Robin Clevett is joined in the studio by Jacob Bell who was a finalist on the Channel 4 show, Britain's Best Woodworker. Jacob talks about his experiences on the show, his challenges with his worksho…
00:17:34 |
Mon 27 Mar 2023
Robin Clevett talks about becoming established in Henry's final show
Robin Clevett wraps up his six show guide on setting yourself up as a sole trader with Henry Dex. Dan Giles, a sole trader who is a little further on in his journey through the trade talks about the …
00:13:26 |
Mon 20 Mar 2023
Robin Clevett & Henry Dex look at managing finances as a sole trader
Managing your money can be challenging as a sole trader in carpentry and construction. Robin talks about how he's dealt with this over the course of his career. Jordan Jewitt, managing director of (A…
00:23:20 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
Robin Clevett talks Henry Dex through some of his on-site experiences
Robin Clevett talks Henry Dex through some experiences he's had and jobs he's completed over his decades of experience in the trade. Robin talks about setting up a business in the early days, working…
00:18:11 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
Robin Clevett & Henry Dex look at networking, marketing & business development
Robin continues to help young self employed Carpenter Henry Dex with his early steps in the trade as a fully qualified chippy. Craig Wilkinson, founder of Trades Freedom Club (and Carpenter himself) …
00:20:19 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Robin Clevett & Henry Dex discuss investing in vans, tools and materials
Henry Dex has found the costs of keeping his work van on the road challenging. Show host Robin Clevett offers some tips on how to solve some of these issues. They also chat about buying tools as a n…
00:18:02 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
Robin Clevett & Henry Dex - How to win work
Robin Clevett is joined by Henry Dex for the first in a series of how to develop as a self employed Carpenter. Henry recently went out on his own and has found many challenges that any self employed …
00:20:27 |
Mon 13 Feb 2023
Robin Clevett chats to Sam Thomas about his 30 years in the trade
Robin Clevett is joined by self employed carpenter to chat about Sam Thomas' 30 years experience in the trade. Sam talks about how he got started, shares some stories about nightmare moments and tric…
00:26:00 |
Mon 06 Feb 2023
Robin Clevett talks about the weather
Robin Clevett talks about his experiences working in the elements over the course of his career. Also joining Robin is Max Lee who does a lot of cut and pitch roofing and loft conversions. Max talks …
00:21:18 |
Mon 30 Jan 2023
Robin talks about setting up a bespoke carpentry business
Robin talks about his experiences working in bespoke carpentry and cabintry. Derek from Derek Barrett Design Ltd. shares some of his business practices that have helped him found success and also tal…
00:24:00 |
Mon 23 Jan 2023
Robin Clevett on digitalising Carpentry & Joinery
Robin Clevett talks about how digital assets are enhancing the businesses of Carpenters and Joiners across the world and shaping the future of the trade. Robin talks to Harris Sangster about how the …
00:19:15 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Robin Clevett chats to two Carpenters about plans for 2023
Robin Clevett is joined by two Carpenters to discuss their plans and goals for 2023. Alex saw his business go from strength to strength last year while Liam faced a very challenging situation with hi…
00:26:58 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
Robin Clevett talks to Henry Dex about becoming qualified
Earlier in the year Robin Clevett put a call out on social media for anyone that wanted to join him on the big build for a few days. Henry Dex was on his journey to becoming qualified and grabbed the…
00:15:56 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
Robin Clevett bridges the gap between Tradespeople & Architects
Robin Clevett is joined by George Barr, an Architectural Technologist about how to work better together on projects. George talks about the most frustrating things tradespeople can do from an archite…
00:21:03 |
Mon 28 Nov 2022
Robin Clevett catches up with Andrew Walker
Friend of the show Andrew Walker joins Robin Clevett to talk about the work on his 300 year old barn conversion in 2022. Andrew talks about the impact the cost of living and energy crisis has had on …
00:20:43 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
Robin Clevett has Marc Firkins back on one year later...
A year to the day that Marc Firkins joined Robin Clevett to share his story, Marc returns to discuss what the year has been like for him following his van being stolen from his driveway
00:18:28 |
Mon 14 Nov 2022
Robin Clevett talks to David McFerran about heritage work
Robin Clevett talks to David McFerran about joining the William Morris Craft Fellowship with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. David talks about how his 20 year career has led him …
00:17:41 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
Robin Clevett on work life balance
Robin talks from first hand experience about the struggle to find a work life balance in the construction industry. Robin offers some tips on how to improve your work life balance and looks at some t…
00:22:11 |
Mon 31 Oct 2022
Robin Clevett on anti-tool theft week
Robin Clevett takes a look at tool theft and van break ins, how to minimise the chances of being targeted and some stats about just how prevalent tool theft is and will become
00:17:42 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
Robin Clevett talks to two brothers about their training & business
Robin Clevett talks to Marc & Jack Scott, two brothers from Scotland who set up their business, MJS Joinery, together in April 2022. Robin talks about the extensive training and education, what the c…
00:16:56 |
Mon 17 Oct 2022
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