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.
Show episodes
Robin Clevett follows up his recent look into Passivhaus construction with Mike Whitfield & Finley Simpson from MW Construction. Mike has completed over 25 Passivhaus projects and Finley has joined him four years ago, with a scope to take on the business in the near future. They discuss the challenges, the enjoyable as
Robin Clevett goes to Skillbuild 2024 in Milton Keynes to see the best apprentices & students in the UK compete against one another in their trade. Robin guides you through the floor of the competition with all the zones for each trade, He talks to a competitor in the Joinery category, Tibby Singh who is judging once a
Robin Clevett is joined by Tabitha Binding from the Passivhaus Trust to discuss getting into Passivhaus and why it could be a great opportunity for Carpenters and Joiners. Tabitha and Robin talk about the training, the materials, construction methods, sustainability and more
Robin Clevett gives you a guide to taking payments. Robin invites fellow Carpenters to join him and discuss their approach to taking payments and what they've learnt from previous experiences with customers. Robin also shares his own approach and gives plenty of advice for anyone new to this or struggling to deal with
Robin Clevett is joined by Karlan Offen from JK Fencing & Construction, a family run business in Maidstone. Robin met Karlan at a builders merchants and was really impressed by his business management and the quality of work he completes in gardens for his customers. Robin talks to Karlan about his experiences running
Robin Clevett invites three guests, who have all set up their businesses in the last few years, to join him and discuss their experiences. Robin is keen to know how different it is setting up in the 2020s compared to how he and many of you set up, all those years ago. There's also some tips and insight for those of you