Podcast · Leisure & Travel
by Fix Radio · English · Leisure & Travel
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 S
12 Oct 2026 · 36 minNew
Robin Clevett looks into retirement and is joined by fellow tradespeople Danny Madden, Jack Auletta and Gary Banks to discuss their plans for the future, from financial preparation and business succession, to finding a better work-life balance and exploring new ventures beyond the trade.
5 Oct 2026 · 38 min
Robin answers your questions on the tools he couldn’t work without, whether apprentices rely too heavily on power tools, and why traditional hand skills still matter in modern carpentry. He also discusses accuracy, quoting jobs in uncertain times, handling awkward conversations with customers when projects change, and whether rising costs are making skilled trades unaffordable. There’s also debate around expensive van leases, the government’s proposed crackdown on rogue traders, roof-cutting skills in the age of factory trusses, and the best way to move into fitted furniture and cabinetry…
28 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Robin Clevett looks at the dangers of working in hazardous environments and asks whether tradespeople are sometimes being put in situations where safety is being compromised. Robin reacts to the story of a joiner who was left paralysed after falling through a skylight, as he shares his experience of the accident and the pressures he faced working in an unsafe environment. David Byrne talks about how even decades in, there's many times where you will find yourself put in potentially unsafe situations and why common sense is so valuable as you gain experience in the trade. Sean Matthews joins…
14 Sep 2026 · 45 min
Robin Clevett looks at the growing demand for fitted interiors and asks whether carpenters could use their existing skills to move into a new and potentially lucrative area of the industry. Robin is joined by Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Fitted Interior Specialists, to discuss the skills shortage facing the sector, attracting new talent and why carpenters and joiners could be well placed to make the move into furniture fitting.Beth Harrison from Site Works explains the challenges of managing larger fit-out projects, including coordinating trades, suppliers and getting the…
7 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Robin Clevett looks at neurodiversity in the trade — from the misconceptions surrounding it to the challenges neurodivergent people can face at work. Robin speaks to neurodiversity specialist Susan Fitzell about the strengths neurodivergent workers can bring to the trades, why some people choose not to disclose their diagnosis, and what employers and businesses can do to create more supportive and inclusive workplaces. He also hears first-hand from Carpenters, Ben Haskins and Scott Bubb about their experiences in the trade, their careers, apprenticeships, working life and how neurodiversity…
24 Aug 2026 · 45 min
Robin Clevett is joined by TV and radio presenter Sam Pinkham, co-founder of Shack, to hear how he has gone from broadcasting to building a rapidly growing construction business. Shack specialises in the architectural design and sustainable construction of cabins, homes and hotels. Sam talks Robin through the journey of starting the business, scaling up, bringing architectural design in-house and some of the standout projects Shack has delivered. They also discuss the challenges of finding skilled and reliable labour, the construction industry's skills shortage and why Shack has focused on…
17 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Robin Clevett is joined by Liam Burry and Tom O'Reilly from Bristol-based Archwood Carpentry to hear how they got started in the trade, developed their skills and eventually came together to build their own carpentry business. After meeting the pair at the Woodworking Expo in Birmingham, Robin gets an insight into their routes into carpentry, their training experiences, the lessons they’ve learned along the way and what it’s like working together as business partners. They also discuss some of their most challenging and rewarding projects, the work they’re most proud of, the realities of…
10 Aug 2026 · 33 min
Robin Clevett catches up with two previous guests to find out what’s happened since they first appeared on the show. Scott Taylor returns with an update on his long-running work in The Gambia, where he’s spent two decades helping local communities and building schools. When Scott last joined Robin, his latest school project was around 90% complete — so what’s happened since? Robin also catches up with Emily Kitchin, better known online as Chippy Em, to hear about her work on the tools, recent projects, collaborations, challenges and life as a tradesperson creating content online. Plus, Robin…
3 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Robin Clevett looks into how tradespeople have integrated AI into their business and working practices so far. Robin talks to Danny Webb, who is an Electrical Contractor that has written books on how to price work and also runs a successful business with his business partner Mike Toulson. Danny talks about using AI for many aspects of his business and how it’s helped him. Sean Matthews, an award winning Carpenter joins Robin to talk about how he’s newly adopted AI in some of his working practices… but has reservations about how much he is willing to trust it and integrate it into business…
27 Jul 2026 · 32 min
Robin Clevett has asked three Carpenters & Joiners to join him and talk about what their best attributes are... and also - what is beyond their skills or they simply don't have the patience for. Guests: Richard Wagner, John Argyle & Jay Elliott.
20 Jul 2026 · 29 min
Robin Clevett chats to award winning Carpentry & Joinery business owners about their road to winning their awards and whether it makes a difference to the business. New guest, Ben Naylor talks about how winning awards with his company (Jack Badger) has helped with proving credibility to protential clients and helps with regards to motivating the team. Trade Apprentice 2020 Award winner, Chris Keel talks about his experiences more than half a decade on, What he's doing now with college students and why you should be careful about the kind of awards you go in for. Robin shouts out some…
13 Jul 2026 · 30 min
Robin Clevett is looking into why and how Builders are taking matters into their own hands as they try to address the skills crisis. Why is there not support coming from industry and are some of those that are supposed to be in your best interest actually working against you here? Robin looks into what the best routes into the industry would be for school leavers, How we could do better with options for school leavers, Where the missed opportunities are and more. Guests: DIY SOS Build Manager, Tom Davis & Screwfix Top Tradesperson Winner, Martin Daly
6 Jul 2026 · 37 min
Robin Clevett chats to ITV Weather Presenter, Alex Beresford about the recent heat waves and what we can expect this summer. Alex also talks about his experiences working alonside Robin on his home renovation project and his appreciation for Carpentry. Charlie Cameron from Treehouse Life talks about how he's navigating the hot weather this summer in the UK and how it compares to having worked in climates around the world, from the East Coast in America to Qatar!
29 Jun 2026 · 23 min
Robin Clevett brings you a show recorded at his zone within the Professional Woodworking Expo as he was joined by students, teachers and mentors to celebrate and showcase skills for the attendees of the show. Robin takes you through his concept, talks with some of the people who have joined him and shares his experiences across the three days.
22 Jun 2026 · 36 min
Robin Clevett talks to Gary Banks and Derek Barrett about the psychology of pricing work. Robin asks about how they factor their knowledge and decades of building up their skills as well as terms and conditions and how we avoid working for little to no profit, just because it's going to be an enjoyable project. Robin also comments on the CITB's plans around apprenticeships and shares his own thoughts on the approach to pricing jobs.
15 Jun 2026 · 37 min
Robin Clevett looks into the role Tradespeople/Builders and Carpenters can simetimes find themselves in when they take on a job and have to be the go-between or middle man in the working relationship between the customer and the architect. Robin talks to a previous customer (Callum Davies-Russell) about his experiences working with Robin and an Architect on his project. Robin also chats to Paul Clarke from an Architectural company that has hired him to take on pre-construction consultations with customers, due to his experience on the tools as a General Builder. ...And friend of the show and…
8 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Robin Clevett talks to fellow Carpenter, David Byrne & Also Fix Radio Presenter, Paul Meenan and asks them about AI, their experiences with AI, Whether it's good, bad, neither and also what impact it could have on the trade and those working in it. Robin ponders whether more people might look to join the trade in the future due to AI eliminating other jobs and careers and if that's a good or a bad thing. Robin also talks about the use of AI in the trade - both by Tradespeople and customers and shares his thoughts on the topic as well.
1 Jun 2026 · 49 min
Robin Clevett chats to Oli Carter who has five years experience exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show and takes on very ambitious projects as an 'adventurous joiner'. Oli talks about how he approaches design, concepts and pushing what's possible with timber.
18 May 2026 · 40 min
In this episode, Robin Clevett explores whether demand is slowing across the carpentry and joinery sector after hearing concerns from tradespeople working in the bespoke outdoor build market. Carpenter Josh Richard shares how he currently wins work and generate leads, how demand has been this year, and how far ahead he’s booked. Later, Dan Brown is asked about demand for bespoke carpentry work, what tradespeople are saying about any slowdown, and whether customer attitudes to pricing are changing. We also hear from Richard Wagner, who catches up with Robin about training courses, adapting to…
11 May 2026 · 28 min
In this episode, Robin Clevett shares two stories from Carpentry and Joinery centred around apprenticeships. First, apprentice Rhys Mitchell joins us to share his journey into the trade, the lessons he’s learned on site, and what it took to reach the finals of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 competition. We’ll also hear from Mark Bradshaw, Curriculum Manager at Northampton College, who has won awards for his work Carpentry apprentices. From hands-on projects at Delapré Abbey to the challenges facing apprenticeships today, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real stories…
27 Apr 2026 · 44 min
Sean Matthews joins Robin at the Fix Radio studios to talk about managing customer expectations and the nightmare of dealing with customers when you try to be accomodating and they take the mick in return. Sean also talks about current work, enquiries and challenges faced recently.
20 Apr 2026 · 29 min
Robin Clevett talks to David Byrne, well known for his top quality domestic outdoor/garden builds about his recent challenges bringing in the work. David explains what's been going on, Why he thinks this is happening, What he will do to keep work coming in and Robin shares his own past experiences taking on higher end and more luxury type garden builds for customers.
13 Apr 2026 · 29 min
Robin was recently accused of plagiarism online - despite never having known about the original work. It got Robin thinking about when it's a case of lateral thinking compared to finding inspiration and also talks about when he's noticed people copying his content for their social media. Robin invites Derek Barrett onto the show as an example of someone who has inspired many online and they discuss both sides and whether it's an overall positive or negative for the trade and online community.
30 Mar 2026 · 56 min
Robin Clevett asks the Construction Industry Training Board to join him and address some misgivings from certain areas of the construction industry. Robin asks whether the CITB are still fit for purpose, asks about decisions behind where grants go and how funds are allocated. Robin addresses the frustration many have about NVQs being favoured over other qualifications in order to get a CSCS card and also asks about the 12-week consultation phase we’re now in with regards to proposals for the CITB and ECTIB to merge as one Industry Training Board. Robin also invites Helen Hewitt from the…
16 Mar 2026 · 27 min
Robin is joined by Landscaper, John Roberts to talk about his work with wood and timber based products in outdoor space, John talks about changing the molecular structure of wood and using Japanese wood burning techniques. Robin shares the story behind one of London's best French Polish companies - a journey that he witnesses first hand. Wesley Knight - well known as a Painter & Decorator online as 'WKPD' talks about the lengths he goes to when it comes to restoring and repairing wood on his projects.
9 Mar 2026 · 39 min
Robin Clevett looks into site work and domestic work for Carpenters & Joiners and whether there's enough profit and value in certain aspects of the trade. Calum Callachan talks about experiences around this in site work and what his experiences are now having recently jumped into domestic. Friend of the show, Sean Matthews - award winning Tradesperson - joins the chat to share his thoughts on protecting and finding profit in the domestic market.
2 Mar 2026 · 24 min
Robin Clevett looks into the changes coming for sole traders and landlords as HMRC push towards implementing steps in 'Making Tax Digital' from April 2026. Craig Ogilvie from HMRC explains how it'll all work and what resources are available to help with reporting. Robin talks about why he thinks this is a postive for the trade and how he's approaching MTD.
23 Feb 2026 · 39 min
Robin Clevett talks tools with a variety of guests from the world of Carpentry and Joinery. Robin looks into inventions, innovation in the marketplace and looks to new ideas with regards to products and tools you might not be aware of. Guests: Dan Brown (U-Scribe), Chris Keel (Keel's Joinery) & Adrian from Buzz Production.
16 Feb 2026 · 38 min
Robin Clevett talks to a Plasterer, Roofer and a Decorator about their honest experiences working with Carpenters & Joiners. Guests: Plasterer & DIY SOS Cast Member - Chris Frediani, Roofer - Will Hughes AKA Will The Roofer, Chris Ordinaire - Painting & Decorator.
9 Feb 2026 · 45 min
Robin Clevett is joined by Father & Son, Dean & Jay Elliott. Dean has had a similar route into the trade as Robin (both only being one year apart in age) and has brought his son Jay into the trade (Known as 'Carpentry By Jay') Jay and Dean talk about the experiences working together and the passing of skills from one generation to another. Dean talks about some notable projects and experiences working for celebrities and Robin compares Jay and Dean's experiences learning the trade, decades apart.
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