Episodes

  • Gary Banks Joins Robin Clevett To Discuss His Career In Carpentry

    Gary Banks Joins Robin Clevett To Discuss His Career In Carpentry
    Sep 23 2024
    Well known and accomplished Carpenter, Gary Banks joins Robin Clevett at Festool in Bury St Edmonds for a chat about his career, the tools he uses, his workshop, projects he takes on, technology and the challenges that he's faced as a Carpenter too
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    32 mins
  • Digital Carpentry with Adrian Potts from Buzz Production

    Digital Carpentry with Adrian Potts from Buzz Production
    Sep 16 2024
    Robin Clevett is joined by Adrian Potts for a discussion recorded at Festool in Bury St Edmonds. Adrian is a self described digital carpenter and talks about his use of CAD, CNC Machines, Laser, 3D and digital print technology. Robin and Adrian also talk about how some of this technology will be much more commonly used by tradespeople in the coming years
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    27 mins
  • Working With A Quantity Surveyor & How To QS Your Projects

    Working With A Quantity Surveyor & How To QS Your Projects
    Sep 9 2024
    Robin Clevett is joined by Quantity Surveyor Tim Philips to discuss how to approach working with QS both on larger scale projects and also at the start of the planning phases. Robin also asks Tim for advice on how Carpenters & Tradespeople can better QS their own projects. Robin is also joined by Connor Price from Price My Project to discuss working with a Quantity Surveyor throughout the building phases and also how contractors and sole traders of all size and description can bring a QS in to assist with their projects
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    29 mins
  • Award Winning & Notable Projects - Part 2

    Award Winning & Notable Projects - Part 2
    Sep 2 2024
    Robin Clevett chats with an Architect (Steve Wilkinson, James Gorst Architects) who oversaw the design and construction of the New Temple Complex Which won a Wood Award for 'Best New Timber Building'. Robin asks about the design phases, how the construction unfolded, how Steve worked with the contractors, carpenters and joiners on all stages of the project and also reflects on working with architects as well
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    25 mins
  • Tips, Tricks & Advice

    Tips, Tricks & Advice
    Aug 26 2024
    Robin Clevett is joined by three well known and respected members of the trade to give some tips, tricks and advice. There's something for the novices as well as the most experienced and knowledgeable Carpenters and Joiners
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    22 mins
  • Award Winning & Notable Projects - Part 1

    Award Winning & Notable Projects - Part 1
    Aug 19 2024
    Robin Clevett talks to Henry Thompson from Thompson Timberworks about a notable and award winning project he's completed in the garden. Henry talks about getting involved with the design phases for the first time, construction of the project and also touches on work completing playgrounds as well
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    21 mins
  • Carpenters Taking On Garden Room Projects

    Carpenters Taking On Garden Room Projects
    Aug 12 2024
    Robin Clevett is joined by two Carpenters who have changed their businesses to bring garden rooms into the heart of what they do. Robin asks what the oppertunities they've spotted are, how they bring the work in, the nature of the work and Robin also talks about his vast experience in taking on garden rooms first hand. Guests include: David Byrne & Shayde Farmery
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    22 mins
  • Guide To... Working Outside In Summer

    Guide To... Working Outside In Summer
    Aug 5 2024
    Robin Clevett is joined by three Carpenters who do various different aspects of work outside, particularly in the summer. Robin asks them how they've found the summer of 2024 so far in the UK (up to the first week of August) How they approach planning work outside with unpredictable weather and more. Guests: Jack Auletta, Oli Lee, Kevin Page
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    20 mins